Atheists Accuse Rick Warren of Blaming Aurora Massacre on Evolution in Tweet; Warren Provides Explanation

Pastor Rick Warren is known as a faith leader who is trusted by millions of people as well as presidential candidates. He’s also the author of the popular “The Purpose-Driven Life” book, among other related projects. But this week, he’s gaining attention after catching the ire of atheists and other critics who found themselves outraged over a tweet he sent on Friday.

Archaeologists Painstakingly Excavate Goliath’s Hometown in Palestine

The Philistines of Gath have been gone for nearly three millennia, but their city comes to life every morning at 6 a.m. That’s when 150 workers from more than a dozen countries arrive, bleary-eyed, and begin sifting through the refuse the Philistines left behind in an attempt to better understand the ancient inhabitants of this city and their lives here in biblical times.

Black Families Have Suffered Historic Wealth Wipeout and There’s Few Signs It’s Coming Back

The latest report from the Pew Mobility Project shows a particularly bleak picture for African-Americans. Not only are blacks more likely to come from the bottom income bracket (65 percent of blacks compared to 11 percent of whites) but blacks have a far harder time than whites when it comes to exceeding the economic success of their parents. Only 77 percent of African-Americans raised in the middle quintile of income earners will out-earn their parents, compared to 88 percent of whites. The picture is worse for blacks in the second quintile from the bottom; only 66 percent out-earn their parents, compared to 89 percent of whites. Things are even worse when it comes to wealth:

Wet Seal CEO Susan McGalla Fired Amid Bad Sales, Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

As sales declines deepen, teen clothing seller Wet Seal Inc. has fired CEO Susan McGalla without a replacement for her.

Keeping Families Together is Key to Solving Black Homelessness

It’s been almost a year ago that I wrote how African American homelessness is different and why there is a need for a race-approach policy.  Interestingly, nothing has changed much, that I am aware of, to tunnel in on the increase of African American homelessness and unemployment.

Bias Against Black Workers Possible in Washington State Construction Project

Eight African-American laborers may have experienced discrimination on a Sound Transit contractor’s tunnel job site, and black workers in general were disproportionately dropped from work crews there, according to a report released Monday by the agency.

NYC Holds Public Hearing on Proposed Sugary Drink Ban

Whether they think the mayor is combating obesity or infringing on their rights, New Yorkers are scheduled to have their say on a proposed ban on large sugary drinks served at restaurants, movie theaters and other eateries.