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Family leaves residence for a short while, return to find professional squatter claiming their home

Jay Z turns 44 today, goes vegan

Morgan State University chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity placed on probation amid discrimination charges

IU student org’s attempt to foster dialogue about race with ‘Black Santa’ bulletin board sparks protest

Fellowship seeks to improve lives of black males, apply today!

New York prosecutor says she was forced to quit after complaining about racism

Restaurant forced to stop feeding homeless after complaints from other business owners

Enough is Enough: Chicago activists protest ‘school desert’ in neighborhood

‘They Are Still Our Slaves’ author breaks down the demise of black people, continued rise of whites to power

President announces $100M HIV research initiative

Mistaken identity: teen jailed for four days

Kartemquin Films offers diversity film fellowship to people of color

Northwestern University seeks to diversify student population with new program

Texas police take white teen away from black guardians

Judge rules: Detroit now eligible for Chapter 9 bankruptcy

Mother of NBA Rookie puts salary in trust fund that he cannot touch for three years

Controversial SB 1342 bill will not be called for a vote!

Rich residents of small town seek to secede from poor predominantly black residential area

Transgender reality TV star called homophobic slur by popular gossip site

College instructor reprimanded for highlighting existence of structural racism to white male students

Brooklyn residents rally to end ‘Knockout’ assault game

Three black students arrested for waiting at bus stop

People with HIV could face jail time even if safe sex is practiced

Black postal worker shot to death while delivering mail

National Museum of African Art receives $1.8M gift from Oman

BYP 100’s Charlene Carruthers to speak at Black Power Tribute

UPDATE: How Marissa Alexander got released from prison

Dophins offensive tackle Jonathan Martin out for rest of season amid bullying scandal

2 Arrested in connection with murder of star football player Demarius Reed

Barneys to monitor police while they monitor suspected shoplifters

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