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25 year veteran Elementary Teacher Pam Aister was fired this week by the Fountain Hills Arizona School District after breaking up an incident of Racial Bullying by Four Students against one other. “He was called the n-word, ‘monkey’, and ‘coon,’ Aister told KNXV.   Ainster told KTAR-FM that she also said to the group, “If you’re picking on him, you’re picking on me. It’s not five against one, it’s five against two, and there will be no more taunting, teasing or racial names.” But parents of the alleged offenders claim that Ainster used abusive language telling them to "shut up" and that one had an "ugly face", an allegation that Ainster denies.  In the end the School Board, following the recommendation of their attorney, voted to terminate Ainster on the basis of reports from the parents. Isn't it an interesting world, assuming Ainster's claims are essentially true and even that the counter claims against her are valid, where a pack of b...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A jury has found a Florida man guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a Black teenager after an argument over loud music outside a Jacksonville convenience store. The jury reached its verdict Wednesday after more than five hours of deliberations. Prosecutors say Michael Dunn shot with intent to kill when he fired 10 times into an SUV carrying 17-year-old Jordan Davis and three of his friends in November 2012. Dunn testified that he thought his life was in danger. Davis was from Marietta, Georgia. Dunn was convicted previously of three counts of attempted second-degree murder in February and already faces at least 60 years in prison. The jury in the first trial deadlocked on the first-degree murder count, which led prosecutors to retry him in this case. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A jury has found a Florida man guilty of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a Black teenager after an argument over loud music outsi...

(Boston, MA) - Singer Bonnie Artiga (aka Boni Facia ) has been named Music Director for BlackBerry Soul Radio , the Internet radio station boasting thousands of daily global listeners. Bonnie began as host of the very popular “ Indie GO! Blendz ” radio show, which airs Friday and Saturday nights 9-11pm EST. Each weekend, she showcases music from unsigned and independent artists for two hours, staying true to her passion for the music and the artists that make it. For over 34 years, the seasoned songstress and lyricist know as “Boni Facia” has given music her soul and kept her axe to the grind in the ever-changing industry where artists usually throw in the towel to pursue other ventures. Bonnie Artiga’s passion for music won’t allow her to do so. It doesn’t take a Gold or Platinum record to move this Bay Area Latina. Her drive for music is far deeper. We spoke with Bonnie who confessed that her passion became even stronger when her Dad, not so happy with her report card at...