Fresh from our “Have you met this guy?” file, comedian Tracy Morgan is under fire again for his comedy routine. The Arc, a nonprofit advocacy group serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is the latest organization demanding an apology from the comedian for remarks he made during his stand-up routine Saturday — his first…

Fox Sports is reporting that former NCAA basketball hero Lorenzo Charles has died in a bus crash. Charles, 47, is remembered for helping the North Carolina State Wolfpack beat Houston in the 1983 NCAA basketball championship with a dunk at the buzzer. Charles grabbed Dereck Whittenburg’s 30-foot shot and dunked it at the buzzer to give…

Black Voices is reporting that the trial of five current and former NOPD officers accused of gunning down six unarmed civilians on the Danziger Bridge post-Hurricane Katrina is now under way in federal court in New Orleans. Four of the officers accused in the case are charged with civil rights violations for the shooting, which…

The Washington Post’s Glenn Kessler is fact-checking some of the statements made by 2012 GOP presidential candidate Rep. Michele Bachmann of Minnesota, who is constantly critiqued for playing fast and loose with facts. Her most recent gaffe involves mixing up legendary actor John Wayne and infamous serial killer John Wayne Gacy when referring to the…

Yahoo News is reporting that an 8-foot statue of rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry was approved on Monday over the opposition of some local residents, including one who said the Hall of Fame singer-songwriter should not be honored because he is a “felon and not a friend of women.” The University City, Mo., Council, which has jurisdiction…

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich was convicted on Monday on 17 charges — 11 criminal counts related to brazenly trying to sell President Barack Obama’s old U.S. Senate seat and six counts involving fund-raising shakedowns of a hospital executive and racetrack owner. In its 10th day of deliberations, the 11-woman,…

Jacqueline Trescott of the Washington Post is reporting that the National Museum of African American History and Culture has decided to collect items from Soul Train, the “hippest trip in America.” For 37 years and more than 1,000 episodes, Soul Train spotlighted in its signature dance line the latest dance moves born in African-American communities. And…

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will be released from prison next month. The Michigan Parole Board voted to grant Kilpatrick release from prison, where he has been incarcerated since being found in violation of his probation 13 months ago. Kilpatrick, 41, was sentenced to prison for at least 18 months…

News One is reporting that Denver Bronco safety David Bruton has chosen to become a substitute teacher of social studies and math during the NFL lockout. At the urging of his high school teachers and coaches, Bruton will teach while the NFL works toward resolving issues with players and owners.  According to the post, Bruton says…

Environmental activist Van Jones is spreading his wings, launching a “Rebuild the Dream” movement, which is primarily aimed at helping thousands of middle-class workers who have lost their jobs, their homes and their livelihoods in the past few years. The Huffington Post’s Lucas Kavner reports that Jones stood before a packed house at New York City’s performance…