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Why the ‘White Man March’ against discrimination is a joke
On Friday March 15, whites across the world will gather to be heard. Bare with me, I already know what you’re thinking. Aren’t they heard all of the time? Yes. Is it still very much a white man’s world? Yup. So what the hell do they need to march for? Exactly. Anyway, they will unite for […]
Detroit officer responding to domestic violence call charged with raping victim
A Detroit police officer has been charged with sexually assaulting the victim of a domestic violence call he responded to. Officer Deon Nunlee, 40, was arraigned on three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, one count of assault with intent to penetrate, and one count of misconduct while on duty.
Police Report: Darren Sharper told several about ‘non-consensual’ sex
According to a police report, former NFL player Darren Sharper told several witnesses that he and an acquaintance had non-consensual sex with two women in New Orleans last fall. Sharper is currently in jail in Los Angeles, where he is also facing charges.
Bernice King asks brothers to reconsider sale of MLK’s prized possessions
The daughter of Martin Luther King Jr. urged her brothers to reconsider their plan to sell the civil rights icon’s Bible and Nobel Peace Prize. King’s estate is governed by his two sons, Martin Luther King III and Dexter King. Lawyers for the estate filed court papers Jan. 31 asking a judge to order Rev. […]
Federal prosecutors: North Carolina deputies illegally targeted Latino drivers, sent racist video game to department
According to Federal prosecutors, deputies of a North Carolina sheriff accused of illegally targeting Latino drivers shared links to a racist video game where players shoot people entering the country illegally, including children and pregnant women.
New York City sees decline in crime, number of stop-and-frisks executions
Both serious crime and the stop-and-frisks practice are on the decline in New York City. Some former police officials hailed the practice as necessary to maintain order in the city, but new information shows the opposite.
More offensive ’12 Years a Slave’ headlines
Earlier this week, we reported on a few controversial headlines announcing 12 Years a Slave’s major Oscar win at the 86th Annual Academy Awards. It appears that the Denver Post and the News-Gazette are in company. The Daily Breeze posted the following headline the day after the ceremony. “Slave’ becomes master.” So tasteful. Variety tweeted: “Slave” Actress […]
Man burned to death for being gay in Uganda
An angry mob in Uganda burned a man alive for allegedly being gay. The incident occurred in December, but has been brought to light due to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni signing a controversial anti-gay bill into law.
Former Rep. Mel Reynolds fears for his life, hiding in South Africa
Former U.S. Rep. Mel Reynolds was recently brought up on charges of sexual misconduct while in Africa. Now Reynolds says that he “fears for his life” and is reportedly hiding in South Africa.
12 YAS? 12 No.
I had no plans to see 12 Years a Slave; I had decided against it. I really thought that the plan was to see some romantic comedy about awkward white people. The name of that film, now, escapes me. But when I got to the theater, by no decision of my own, I ended up […]
Loyola University updates policy so gays cannot marry on campus
Alumni and students at Loyola University Chicago say they’re furious that the school changed its policy to prevent same-sex couples from getting married on campus. The decision comes after Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that allows same-sex marriage.
Lupita Nyong’o, ’12 Years a Slave’ take home Oscars
Well ladies and gentlemen, Lupita Nyong’o has done it again. In her first-ever major motion picture role, the beautifully charming actress took home an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Steve McQueen’s critically-acclaimed film 12 Years a Slave. Lupita’s speech was just as wonderful as her win.