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Open letter from Ferguson protestors and allies
The following piece is from STL American. It was written by protesters in Ferguson, Missouri and their allies. By: Protesters in Ferguson, Missouri and their allies A group of 20 Ferguson protestors and allies posted this open letter to the community regarding the upcoming Weekend of Resistance in Ferguson, signing their work only using […]
Georgia, North Carolina see surge in black voter turnout
As Republicans attempt to reduce early voting opportunities, especially Sunday voting, new data from this year’s midterms help explain why the GOP might want to eliminate voting on Sundays. Georgia and North Carolina both experienced a surge on voter turnout, especially among blacks.
Lenny Lacy: A New Generation’s Strange Fruit
By: Lamont Lilly “The nineteenth century lynch mob cuts off ears, toes and fingers, strips off flesh and distributes portions of the body as souvenirs among the crowd.” ~Ida B. Wells Lennon Lacy did not hang himself; he was lynched! He did not commit suicide; he was murdered! Capturing the correct language is so […]
40,000 registered voters absent from Georgia preliminary voter rolls
African Americans and Latinos were registered to vote at levels that were below those of white, so the non-profit Third Sector Development started a new initiative to get them registered. The New Georgia Project concentrated on communities of color, and registered about 80,000 new voters. But somehow, only half of them were listed […]
Feature: Black Voters Have Always Been Loyal, It’s Time For Those Asking For Our Vote to Return the Favor
The following piece is from Houston Forward Times. It was written by Jeffrey L. Boney By: Jeffrey L. Boney It’s that time again! Election season is upon us and, in typical fashion, every political candidate is scurrying around seeking the support of registered voters who can elect or re-elect them to office. Yard signs […]
In memory of four little girls
On this day fifty-one years ago, the world lost four promising little girls due to pure, unadulterated hatred. A bomb exploded some time before Sunday morning services at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Unfortunately such acts were commonplace given the blatant racism faced by African-Americans throughout the country, but especially in the […]
Feature: Black Women Find a Growing Business Opportunity: Care For Their Hair
The following post is from The New York Times. It was written by Vivian Yee. By: Vivian Yee Not much seems unusual about Judian and Kadeian Brown’s storefront in a tidy plaza off Church Avenue in Flatbush, Brooklyn, a neighborhood where every block seems to have its own African hair-braiding salon.
Stars, others to honor Ruby Dee
Actress Ruby Dee, who passed away in June of this year at the age of 91, will be honored later this month in New York City.
Rastafarian teen suspended for refusing to cut dreadlocks
A Louisiana teen has been placed on indefinite suspension for refusing to cut his hair. The boy was sent home from South Plaquemines High School when classes resumed Aug. 8 because his dreadlocks extended beyond the collar of his shirt, a violation of the school’s dress code. The ACLU of Louisiana has taken on […]
Michael Brown funeral scheduled for today, family requests no protests
The parents of a slain Missouri teenager whose death has sparked international protests is calling for community members to not hold protests on the day of his funeral. Michael Brown, an 18-year-old unarmed black teen, was killed during a confrontation with Darren Wilson, a Ferguson, Missouri police officer.
Where’s the outrage for this 9-year-old’s execution?
The following post originated from the Chicago Tribune. It was written by John Kass. While this is a controversial subject, it is worth debating in the black community. By: John Kass Antonio Smith, 9 years old, was assassinated the other day. He was Chicago’s youngest fatal shooting victim this year. He was shot at least four times […]
Alpha Phi Alpha offers to pay for Michael Brown’s funeral
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has agreed to cover all expenses for the memorial and funeral service for Michael Brown. In a letter to members of the organization, General President Mark S. Tillman called for members to take action. He also informed the National Pan Hellenic that actions needs to be taken nationwide in response […]