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Audio: 911 call placed by George Zimmerman’s girlfriend

Jay Z, Barneys announce major changes to partnership

According to USA Today, “Best Man Holiday” is a ‘race-themed’ film

Video: Black cyclist “packing” cupcake attacked by police

Police in New Mexico shoot at minivan full of children

Majority white sorority elects first black president

UPDATE: More details on George Zimmerman’s arrest

George Zimmerman arrested in connection with domestic violence dispute

Woman says cops beat and tased 14-year-old son in face after shoplifting arrest

Nelson Madela remains ill, unable to speak

UPDATE: Renisha McBride shooter Ted Wafer arraigned, bail set for $250,000

Jay Z moves forward with Barney’s deal despite controversy, issues new statement

Timothy Jackson: serving life for stealing a $159 jacket

How to stay safe during a tornado

Chicago Park District Presents: “The Blueprint: Teen Summit & Forum”

Toxicology Report: Renisha McBride had weed, alcohol in system

Woman receives racist text message from limo company

Report shows that just 1.5% of NYPD “stop-and-frisks” leads to arrest

Response: ‘why I love being a black man’

BREAKING: Audio of 911 call placed by shooter of Renisha McBride, second-degree murder charges filed

Landmark affirmative action case back in court

UPDATE: It’s official, actor Robert Brown files class action lawsuit against Macy’s for discrimination

Detroit NAACP Calls for arrest of man who killed Renisha McBride

Study: Social network activity can predict likelihood of gun violence

KKK distributes racist literature in black neighborhood

Obama allows Americans to keep canceled health plans for a year

History Made: Two college students become first African American women to win 1st, 2nd place in debate history

NYC Mayor de Blasio to settle Central Park Five case

NFL star Sam Hurd gets 15 years for drug trafficking

Jennifer Hudson receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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