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Grand Jury Will NOT Charge Officer Who Shot and Killed Unarmed Teenager Ramarley Graham
Not to be outdone by the antics of Florida, a grand jury has decided not to charge an NYPD officer who shot and killed unarmed teenager, Ramarley Graham. Federal Prosecutors say they will review the case to determine if Graham’s civil rights were violated.
President Obama Will Speak at March on Washington Anniversary Ceremony
President Obama is slated to speak at the upcoming ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.
Court Rules Officer Who Killed Oscar Grant Can Be Sued
The officer who shot and killed Oscar Grant on New Year’s Day 2009 may face a lawsuit. Attempts by former BART officer Johannes Mehserle to claim police immunity were unanimously rejected by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
If Our Freedom is Criminal, We Must Change the Laws
BYP100’s Kai M. Green pens a short essay emphasizing the urgency of Black and People of Color Freedom Struggles NOW! The title sums it up: “If our Freedom is Criminal, We Must Change the Laws.”
Cornel West Talks DOMA and Voting Rights; Says Blacks are Being “Pushed to the Back of the Bus”
On his radio with Tavis Smiley, Cornel West praised the Supreme Court’s ruling striking down DOMA, but also lamented its gutting of the Voting Rights Act. According to West, the black community is suffering from waning visibility
George Zimmerman IS a Creepy Ass Cracker [VIDEO]
George Zimmerman, in a handout image provided by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. I decided to put my thoughts about the Zimmerman trial, the ruling on the Voting Rights Act, and Race in America into a 16 bar verse:
Rep. Hank Johnson: Clarence Thomas is Worse Than NSA Leaker Eric Snowden for Gutting VRA
Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) slammed Clarence Thomas in a recent interview, admonishing him for voting to essentially gut the Voting Rights Act. According to Johnson, Thomas’ horrific vote ranks below the actions of Eric Snowden, the NSA contractor wanted by the government for leaking classified information about U.S. surveillance programs.
Republicans Have Already Begun to Take Advantage of Yesterday’s Gutting of Voting Rights Act
Republicans in states across the south wasted no time taking advantage of the Supreme Court ruling that gutted the Voting Rights Act yesterday. The ruling freed 15 historically racist states from needing federal approval before changing election procedures.
BREAKING: Supreme Court Strikes Down Defense of Marriage Act
The Supreme Court has struck down the Defense of Marriage Act, ruling that it is unconstitutional because it deprives equal liberty under the law.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provision of Voting Rights Act
A key provision of the 1965 Voting Rights Act has been struck down by the Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision. The justices have invalidated the requirement that certain states get federal approval before make changes to their voting policies.
In Our Hands: The Future of Our Children and the Restoration of Our Communities Resides With Us
An Op-Ed by Susan Taylor – founder and CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement – explains The Rising at Harlan High mentoring program, and calls on the men and women of our community to step up and be mentors to our youth. Will you answer her call?
Number of Blacks in Elite Careers Hurt by Declining Racial Diversity Efforts
As a Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action looms, a New York Times analysis shows that progress has stalled for African Americans in elite careers.