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Arizona governor rejects anti-gay discrimination bill
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill that would have allowed businesses to deny service to members of the LGBT community. The controversial Senate Bill 1062, gave owners to right to deny clients based on their religious beliefs that being gay was immoral.
In act of bravery, woman shares graphic images of her own beaten face to highlight domestic violence
A young aspiring actress/model took to social media to raise awareness about domestic violence. The woman, known as Gabriella, posted pictures of herself beaten in to highlight the dangers of staying in an abusive relationship.
Eric Holder is for same-sex marriage and black pastors want him impeached because of that
A group of conservative black church leaders are calling for Attorney General Eric Holder’s impeachment. Why? Because he supports same-sex marriage. The Coalition of African American Pastors blamed the entire Obama administration for giving into pressures on the issue.
Chicago’s Goodman Theater to honor Trayvon Martin with 10 short plays
Today marks two years since Trayvon Martin’s life was tragically cut short. In honor of the slain teen, Chicago’s Goodman Theater will stage a night of short plays about the killing.
Jimi Hendrix, James Brown among those honored with postage stamp
The USPS announced more names in its “celebrity line” of postage stamps. The USPS will release stamps featuring several notable people, including NBA star Wilt Chamberlain, Jimi Hendrix, James Brown, and Michael Jackson.
Walmart donates $1.75M towards black achievement
Walmart wants to boost black achievement. That’s why the corporation has donated $1.75 million in grants from its foundation to three black nonprofit organizations: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), National Urban League (NUL) and United Negro College Fund (UNCF).
Another black president? Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick responds to rumors of 2016 White House bid
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick addressed a rumor Sunday. During an interview, the second-term Democrat stated that he may be able to see himself as a national candidate for the 2016 elections. It doesn’t mean that he will run for president, but is open to the possibility of holding some type of position on Capitol Hill.
Black women lead all groups in college enrollment
In the latest episode of Black & Married With Kids, Filmmaker Janks Morton shares an interesting astonishment. Despite stereotypes about African American women, they are beating out all other groups when it comes to college enrollment.
NSBA adopts curriculum based on ’12 Years a Slave’
The National School Boards Association (NSBA) has partnered with New Regency, Penguin Books and the filmmakers of 12 Years a Slave to distribute copies of the film, book and study guide to public high schools in America. The initiative, headed by Montel Williams will be launched nationwide in September.
Tamara Mowry still catching flack for her interracial marriage, tells critics to get over it
It’s been a rough couple of months for Tamara Mowry-Housley. Despite being half-white, the “Sister,Sister” actress has been criticized for choosing to marry a white man. But during a recent appearance on the “Bethenny” show, Mowry-Housley addressed her haters once and for all.
The Michael Dunn trial: another juror speaks out, says case ‘not about race’
Another juror in the Michael Dunn case has spoken out about the verdict. Juror #8, Creshuna Miles, a 21-year-old black woman, in an interview with CNN says that race was not a factor in the jury’s decision-making.
Georgia health program targets HIV treatment, prevention in black women
A Georgia heath program is helping black women get treatment for mental illness and substance abuse. By doing so, SHE PREVAILS is seeking to cut down on the number of HIV cases in African American women.