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Scottsboro Boys pardoned: What other infamous civil rights cases are in need of closure?
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Tagged african american, black, civil rights, justice, law, Pardon, race, racism, Scottsboro boys
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Rise Up!
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Tagged african american, black, incarceration, justice, law, race
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Despite progress, diversity hiring in sports media still poor
by Richard E. Lapchick Editor’s note: This story is revised from the print edition. Of all the racial and gender report cards produced by The Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport at the University of Central Florida, the most … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, APSE, employment, ESPN, latino, media, NFL, race, Richard Lapchick, sports, United States
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The Top 20 African-American CEOs in Business Today
by Alez Biles It didn’t take very long for Benzinga to identify dozens of the top African-American heads of big-name American firms, despite an overall lack of representation in the higher levels of business. The black CEOs on our list come from … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, business, CEO, economy, Jan Adams, Joseph B. Anderson, Oprah Winfrey
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Soul Train: Gladys Knight & The Pips – I Heard It Through the Grapevine
This past Friday would’ve been Don Cornelius’ 77th birthday. He was a pioneer, a trailblazer at a time of turmoil in the USA. Soul Train was a Saturday staple the must watch family show of the week. Soul Train was … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, dance, Don Cornelius, music, Philadelphia, r&b, soul, Soul Train
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Top 10 Reasons Why Communities of Color Should Care About Stricter Gun-Violence Prevention Laws
Excellent article from the folks at Race-Talk via the Center for American Progress. The points made need to be addressed in any legislation addressing gun violence. Race-Talk | A Kirwan Institute Project.
The GOP War on Voting
We are already in the 2012 election season. Before we know it will be November of 2012. Educate yourself on all the issues. select a candidate that best match your beliefs on the issues. If you don’t have the appropriate ID-get it. … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, Ari Berman, black, GOP, hispanic, justice, latinos, politics, republican, Rolling Stone, United States, Voter registration, voting
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Schizophrenia Hits Black Communities Hardest
There is a bias in our community against getting psychological assistance. Many in our community lack access to and affordable medical care. We need to knock down the stigma connected to getting psychological help in our community. Schizophrenia Hits Black … Continue reading
Phrase suggesting black families stronger under slavery removed from Bachmann, Santorum pledge
Even though the phrase was taken out of the pledge the fact that Rick Santorum and Michelle Bachmann signed it in the first place reflects their view on African Americans, homosexuals, and Muslims. I find it interesting that Candy Crowley on CNN’s “State of … Continue reading
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America Never Really Ended Slavery
The new form of slavery has the same intent and purpose as the old: to rob us of our labor and to keep us powerless. By Jazz Hayden Photo Credit: SHUTTERSTOCK.COM February 25, 2013 | February is African-American … Continue reading →