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Harry Belafonte sues Dr. Martin Luther King’s heirs over possessions
Harry Belafonte is suing Dr. Martin Luther King’s heirs over property that he says was given to him by the late civil rights icon. Belafonte’s suit is in reference to three documents, photos and letters that chronicled his long friendship with King.
Judge regrets upholding nation’s first voter ID law
The nation’s first voter ID law came from a three-judge panel of the 7th Circuit in Indiana. The law was integrated into American politics in 2007, despite opposition from Democrats and the American Civil Liberties Union. One of the judges regrets it.
NYC’s Leticia James makes history as first black woman to hold citywide office
Letitia James has just made history. James, a councilwoman who represents Brooklyn, has essentially won the position of Public Advocate in New York City. James beat State Senator Daniel Squadron in a runoff. Since there is no Republican candidate, James has won the position.
One Senator Stands in the Way of The First Openly Gay Black Judge
Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) is opposing a nomination for the nation’s first openly-gay male black federal judge. William Thomas, a county judge in Florida is being denied the chance to make history by Rubio because he isn’t “tough enough on crime.”
Petition Calls for Election of First Female NAACP President
The NAACP has existed for 104 years, and not once has a woman held the position of President.
But in the wake of Ben Jealous’ resignation, one online petition is hoping to change that fact.
Jason Collins – NBA’s First Active, Openly Gay Player – May Get Signed
Openly gay, NBA free agent Jason Collins may have a new home after reports of the Detroit Pistons expressing interest in the journeyman have surfaced. While Collins hasn’t been signed officially yet, this seems like a step towards inclusivity in professional sports.
Kerry Washington is First Black Actress since 1995 to Earn Lead Actress Drama Nod at Primetime Emmys
Kerry Washington is the first black actress since Cicely Tyson in 1995 to receive a Lead Actress in a Drama nomination at the Primetime Emmy Awards. Washington received the nod for her role as Olivia Pope on ABC’s runaway hit Scandal.
Kerry Washington is First Black Women to Cover Vanity Fair in a Very Long Time
Scandal star, Kerry Washington will be on the cover of the August issue of Vanity Fair. And, as Dodai Stewart at Jezebel points out, this is actually remarkable. The last time a black women had a solo Vanity Fair cover was in 2005!
Lauryn Hill Rails Against Racism, Oppression and IRS in Open Letter
head of her three month jail sentence for tax evasion, Lauryn Hill posted a lengthy open letter on her Tumblr. In it, Hill breaks down and dismisses the concept of “reverse racism,” addresses the continued oppression of African Americans, and discusses her tax evasion trial.
NFL Player Aaron Hernandez Charged w/ First Degree Murder
Last week, we reported that police were investigating NFL player Aaron Hernandez’ involvement in the murder of his friend, Odin Lloyd. Now, we have learned that Hernandez was arrested this morning. He has also been dropped from his (former) team, the New England Patriots:
Identical Twins Are Spelman College’s First-Ever Co-Valedictorians
Kristie and Kirstie Bronner are making history has Spelman College’s first ever sister co-valedictorians! The identical twins also have identical GPAs, maintaining 4.0 averages. Amazing. Congratulations to the Bronner twins, as well as the entire Spelman class of 2013!
In 2012, Black Voters Surpassed White Turnout for First Time Ever
According to a new analysis, black voters surpassed white voter turnout for the first time ever. In spite of Republican attempts to suppress minority turnout, black voters actually voted at a higher rate than other groups, including whites.