Tag Archives: Kwame Kilpatrick
Kwame Kilpatrick Found Guilty in Federal Trial
Kwame Kilpatrick stepped down as mayor of Detroit in 2008
Former Detroit mayor found guilty of racketeering and extortion in federal court
By Makkada B. Selah
Kwame Kilpatrick Spends Weekend in Jail
The Michigan Corrections Department facility was former mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's home for a few days.
What is your opinion of Kilpatrick?
By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton
In the News: Unemployment Rate Inches Up to 9.1; John Edwards Is Indicted By Federal Grand Jury; Kwame Kilpatrick to Release a Biography
Headlines around the web
The former Detroit mayor is set to release a biography late this summer…
By Janel Martinez
Arnold Schwarzenegger & 5 Men Whose Finances Were Impacted by a Sex Scandal
Infidelity could really cost you
From Arnold Schwarzenegger to Tiger Woods, sex scandal can not only destroy a career but…
By Larry Gilchrist
7 African American Mayors Under the Radar
A roundup of Black mayors who have earned distinction in their communities
The Atlanta Post highlights seven municipal leaders that, although are overlooked by the national spotlight,…
By BlackEnterprise.com
Half of Detroit Public Schools In Danger of Closing
Politics and a massive deficit have left Motor City in financial turmoil. Will our children be forced to forfeit their education?
Detroit's school system is getting a failing grade (Thinkstock)
Detroit is in trouble—again. The city’s public…
By Tamara Warren
Kwame Kilpatrick’s 14 Most Scandalous Moments
The disgraced Detroit Mayor has a long list of political missteps that have tarnished what could have been a great legacy
Believe it or not, former <strong>Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick</strong> is in hot water—again. Last week…
By Anslem Samuel
Black Caucus Reels From Ethics, Election Setbacks
With Waters and Rangel under scrutiny, CBC's relationship with Obama has frayed
These were supposed to be heady days for African Americans in Congress, with President Barack…
By Associated Press
Dave Bing Elected Detroit Mayor
BE 100s businessman will complete Kilpatricks term
In what Detroit newspapers called “a stunning victory” local businessman Dave Bing was elected mayor…
By Marcia Wade Talbert
Detroit Mayor to Resign, Do Jail Time
Kilpatrick pleads guilty in case, must pay $1 million in restitution
Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has pleaded guilty to two felony counts of obstruction of justice…
