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Doc Rivers to quit job as Clippers coach if Donald Sterling still owns team
According the Los Angeles Clippers interim CEO Dick Parsons, coach Doc Rivers will quit if Donald Sterling is still the owner by the start of the next basketball season. Although Donald Sterling’s wife Shelly sold the franchise to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Donald Sterling has issued a lawsuit, claiming that Mrs. Sterling did not […]
Historical Reflection: Martin the Revolutionary?
Because of my frustration with the latest season of the Boondocks, I revisited the boondocks first season episode featuring Dr. King. I have recently encountered many people who live a static life or believe that people do not change or if they change, they are “fake”. I like to believe that life is fluid and […]
University agrees to remove Confederate flags from campus following protests
After a wave of student-led protests on campus, officials at Washington and Lee University have agreed to remove Confederate flags from the main chamber of its Lee Chapel. The changes came after a group of black students protested that the historic Virginia school was unwelcoming to minorities.
Here’s how the Civil Rights Act of 1964 could protect LGBT workers
The Following post originally appeared on Vox, and was written by German Lopez. The piece appeared under the original title, “How The Civil Rights Act of 1964 Could Protect LGBT Workers.” By: German Lopez Exactly 50 years after President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the law is being interpreted to protect […]
Report: women in California prison illegally sterilized
According to a recent report released by the California State Auditor on Thursday, nearly 40 female prison inmates in California were sterilized illegally. Of the 144 inmates who underwent tubal ligations between 2005 and 2013, one-third were performed without lawful consent.
Lawsuit: woman says she was fired for her Afro
A former security guard is suing the Brooklyn arena’s security team for $900,000. Tiffany Bryan, 27, alleges that her bosses at AEG Worldwide ridiculed her hair when she was an employee at the Barclays Center.
From felon to role model: Sheldon Smith helps fathers find success
25-year-old Sheldon Smith was headed down the wrong path. But once he had his daughter, he became a different man. Smith, who founded The Dovetail Project, is committed to not just his daughter, but to the success of young fathers of color.
Students collect $3,000 in can tabs for classmate’s surgery
Students at a Moreno Valley elementary school presented nearly $3,000 worth of can tabs they collected to help pay for expenses related to a classmate’s ear operation. More than 30 gallons of can tabs were given to Amir Walton and his parents during an assembly Wednesday.
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.
Is It Rio’s or Black Men’s Fault? Documentary Says It’s Black Women’s
“We’re not created equal, we have different roles in life.” – 2013 Documentary, “Frustrated: Black Men in Brazil” I recently ran across a documentary on YouTube called “Frustrated: Black Men in Brazil” which was directed by Al Greeze. He was inspired to make this documentary after reading a 2006 Essence article by Spelman College […]
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.
Breaking: Donald Sterling ends fight with NBA, agrees to sell Clippers
After mounting pressure from the NBA, the league’s players and the public, Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has agreed to sell his team. The announcement came via Sterling’s attorney Maxwell Blecher Wednesday evening.