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Marissa Alexander trial delayed until December 1
The re-trial for Marissa Alexander has been delayed until December 1. Alexander’s trial was set to begin on July 28, however the state of Florida is currently waiting to hear from Governor Rick Scott. Alexander was released after a court overturned her conviction.
Update: Donald Sterling says no to deal to sell Clippers, lawsuit back on
Last week, we reported that Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling agreed to sell his team amid a scandal that revealed his racist ideologies. But apparently he has changed his mind.
Don Lemon takes opportunity to blame blacks for Justin Beiber’s racist video
A video of Justin Bieber using the n-word in a joke and another video where the pop star sang about joining the KKK when he was 15 surfaced earlier this week. While Bieber has issued an apology, in which he takes full responsibility for his actions, CNN host Don Lemon is blaming blacks. Lemon’s remarks […]
Report: Violence against Gender non-conforming people
According to a recent report released by Affinity 95, transgender people and people of color are more likely to be victim of hate crimes, especially homicides. The report, “Violence Against Gender Non-Conforming People,” was released Tuesday.
NYC building turns away black tenants, lawsuit filed
A Bronx, New York landlord is being accused of discriminating against prospective black tenants. Black renters say the landlord told them there are no vacancies available moments after telling white applicants that the building has open apartments.
Lupita Nyong’o options rights to film based on Americanah
Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o has optioned the rights to a film based on Chimamanda Adichie’s most recent novel, Americanah. Adichie had previously hinted at the project, but the news was just confirmed recently via the Stylist Magazine blog.
Google admits to lack of diversity in staff
On Wednesday, Google publicly released data on the diversity of its workforce, and admitted it was disappointed with its record for hiring African Americans, Latinos and women.
7-year-old boy saves child from being kidnapped
A 7-year-old Chicago boy saved a 10-year-old girl from being abducted on the city’s Southwest Side.
Civil rights activist Vincent Harding dead at 82
Long-time civil rights activist Vincent Harding has died. He was 82. Harding is best known for working closely with the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights era.
Boko Haram strike again, killing 48 people
Boko Haram extremists responsible for the abduction of more than 300 Nigerian schoolgirls attacked residents in Northern Nigeria on Wednesday. The encounter left 48 people dead, just hours after twin bombings claimed the lives of at least 118 people in the city.
Boko Haram militants square off with Nigerian soldiers near kidnapping site
Militants believed to be part of the Boko Haram terror group again attacked the remote Nigerian town from which nearly 300 schoolgirls were kidnapped. 12 members of Nigeria’s military died as a result of the attack.
Dean Baquet becomes The New York Times’ first African-American executive editor
Dean Baquet has been named executive editor of The New York Times, becoming the first African American to hold the position. He will replace Jill Abramson.