http://www.wtfnews.org/ Stories tagged Black en-us Sat, 25 May 2013 19:02:38 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/liberias-blackboard-newspaper/ The Daily Talk is a unique news medium published on a blackboard in Monrovia, Liberia’s capital city. As most Liberians lack the money and means to access conventional mass media, this chalk-written daily “newspaper” is the most widely read report in Monrovia. In the Western world, many are already talking about the death of written media, and the coming age of online information, but in some countries, access to old-fashion newspapers is still a th... ]]> Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:12:59 -0500 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/liberias-blackboard-newspaper/ http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/home-invader-fled-with-serious-injuries-after-breaking-into-home-of-83-year-old-black-belt/ POLICE are trying to find a home invader who was badly hurt when he tried to force his way past an 83-year-old black belt home owner last night. The home invader, a muscular man in his thirties who may be linked to other burglaries, broke into the high-set home in Gilruth Rd, Kenmore at about 8.30pm. Inside were Edwin Dowdy, 83, and his wife Jutta, 76, who have in the property in the quiet Kenmore street since 1966. When the couple - who both have... ]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 01:28:17 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/law-politics/home-invader-fled-with-serious-injuries-after-breaking-into-home-of-83-year-old-black-belt/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/chinese-mcdonalds-launches-black-and-white-burgers/ What's black and white, slightly seedy and yours for about £1.50? Meet the newest creation from McDonald's in China, a pair of burgers that could almost be a pun on the ancient Yin-Yang symbol. While some have questioned the rationale behind the multi-coloured meat feast, it appears the answer may lie in a Chinese saying. 'Heibai liangdao tongchi' is an expression to describe someone who 'eats from both sides' - meaning they have friend... ]]> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:07:20 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/chinese-mcdonalds-launches-black-and-white-burgers/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/adidas-promoting-slavery-with-new-sneakers/ Adidas has sparked outrage and been accused of ‘promoting slavery’ by creating a new pair of trainers which have bright orange ‘shackles’ that fit around the wearer’s ankles. The clothing giant is under fire for its August scheduled release of the JS Roundhouse Mids, which many have compared to the devices worn by black slaves in 19th Century America. The seemingly innocent promotional material, uploaded to Facebook earlier this month, asks: �... ]]> Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:31:41 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/adidas-promoting-slavery-with-new-sneakers/ http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/wtf-black-lion/ WTF, a black lion? Real or fake? ]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 02:18:33 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/nature/wtf-black-lion/ http://www.wtfnews.org/religion/british-man-arrested-in-thailand-with-suitcase-full-of-gold-plated-dead-babies-to-be-used-in-black-magic-ritual/ A British citizen has been arrested in Bangkok after six foetuses were found stuffed into travel bags. Hok Kuen Chow, 28, a Briton born in Hong Kong of Taiwanese parents, was held in the city’s Yaowarat area after police received a tip-off. He is suspected of trying to smuggle the foetuses – from two to seven months – back to Taiwan to sell to wealthy customers online. Chow has reportedly admitted buying the bodies, which had been ... ]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 18:19:26 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/religion/british-man-arrested-in-thailand-with-suitcase-full-of-gold-plated-dead-babies-to-be-used-in-black-magic-ritual/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/colorado-second-grader-in-trouble-for-wearing-blackface-when-he-dressed-up-as-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-for-a-school-project/ COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- A second-grader at Meridian Ranch Elementary school in Colorado Springs was pulled out of class on Wednesday for painting his face black. Sean King dressed up as Martin Luther King, Jr. for a class project. “It was wax museum day for the second-graders and each one dressed up as a historical figure they were assigned,” said Sean’s mother, Michelle King-Roca. King-Roca said Sean was so excited for the proj... ]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 12:02:28 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/colorado-second-grader-in-trouble-for-wearing-blackface-when-he-dressed-up-as-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-for-a-school-project/ http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/micaela-schaefer-shows-sideboob-in-vhs-tape-dress-to-men-in-black-iii-premiere/ Micaela Schaefer apparently broke into your grandparents' house and destroyed that copy of "Home Alone" they taped off TBS back in 1993, because the gown (?) she wore to Monday's "Men in Black 3" premiere in Germany seems to have been strung together with ribbons of VHS tape and little else. The German model has been most famous for appearing on Heidi Klum's "Germany's Next Top Model," where she apparently lied about having shot nude photos in the past. B... ]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 00:20:32 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/entertainment/micaela-schaefer-shows-sideboob-in-vhs-tape-dress-to-men-in-black-iii-premiere/ http://www.wtfnews.org/general/only-light-skinned-blacks-need-apply-for-seinfeld-super-bowl-ad/ A casting call notice for this year's Acura Super Bowl Ad featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Jay Leno obtained by TMZ indicates Acura's agency wanted an African-American actor for the role of the dealer, so long as he was "Not too dark" and "Nice looking, friendly." UPDATE! Acura's big spot featured one rich white guy (Jay Leno) fighting with another rich white guy (Jerry Seinfeld) over an Acura NSX being purchased by a third rich white guy (some random). Th... ]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 10:12:11 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/general/only-light-skinned-blacks-need-apply-for-seinfeld-super-bowl-ad/ http://www.wtfnews.org/world-news/man-wearing-little-black-dress-arrested-for-exposing-himself-to-children/ They say a little black dress is the most versatile item in a girl's wardrobe, but it should never be used like this. An Illinois man dressed in his most revealing formal attire exposed himself to children in an East Moline park, according to a press release obtained by The Huffington Post. Authorities arrested Keith Fehr after responding to a call around 5 p.m. The suspect, who celebrated his 50th birthday in prison as a result of his arrest, was reportedly weari... ]]> Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:57:49 -0400 http://www.wtfnews.org/world-news/man-wearing-little-black-dress-arrested-for-exposing-himself-to-children/