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Lawmakers support changes to ‘stand your ground’ law in Florida
A legislative committee in Florida took a major step toward clarifying the state’s much debated “stand your ground” defense on Monday. The committee approved restrictions on its use and clarified that the statute does not permit “vigilantism” by neighborhood watch activists.
Match Education offers Fellowship to black, Latino post-grads
Match Education, a non-profit working to close the achievement gap, is offering a fellowship opportunity. The 11 month post-graduate program is open to any major.
Juicy J plans to start scholarship foundation
Rapper Juicy J is planning to start the Juicy J Scholarship Foundation. The North Memphis, Tennessee entertainer recently awarded a 19-year-old college student a $50,000 twerking scholarship.
Arrested: Chris Brown held without bond
Chris Brown has been arrested. The 24-year-old singer was taken into custody for violating his probation stemming from the 2009 assault charge against Rihanna.
With just 35 students, Morris Brown remains open
Morris Brown College lost its accreditation in 2003. They also lost most of their student population. But during a time when the future of many HBCUs remains unclear, the institution remains open with just 35 students.
Report: Fewer black, Latino students admitted to NYC’s top schools
The number of black and Latino students admitted to some of New York City’s most selective schools fell sharply over the past year. The findings come as part of a report released by the Department of Education.
Openly gay rapper featured on David Letterman
An openly gay New York-based rapper made his network TV debut on Letterman last week. Le1f, who made a name for himself by calling out Macklemore, performed his upbeat single “Wut.” Gawker highlights the significance of the move.
Sharper Image
It’s looks like Darren Sharper is in trouble. A lot of trouble. The former NFL player and former NFL Network commentator was denied bail last week and remains in a Los Angeles jail. Sharper has been charged with drugging and sexually assaulting two women he met in an L.A. nightclub last year. And Los Angeles […]
Woman awarded $100,000 in lawsuit against city for mom’s death
A Brooklyn woman who was detained by the NYPD after her mother was fatally shot by a stray bullet between cops and an armed man will receive $100,000 from the city. Tashmaya Gay, 22, was standing on the stoop of a Crown Heights building with victim Denise Gay when police fired 73 shots at a […]
UPDATE: father of victim charged in connection with double homicide
Earlier this week we reported on the alleged murders of Britney Cosby and Cristal Jackson, a Texas lesbian couple. Now, there are reports that Cosby’s father, James Larry Cosby, has been arrested in connection with those deaths.
Student activists follow Harvard’s lead with ‘I,Too Am Oxford’ and ‘I,Too Am Iowa’ campaigns
Last week, we wrote about the “I, Too Am Harvard” photo campaign meant to highlight the voices of black students on the college’s campus. It appears that the campaign has spread to other campuses, with activists attending the University of Iowa and Oxford created their own campaigns.
Update: Darren Sharper in LA court today
Former NFL star Darren Sharper returns to court Thursday for a hearing in Los Angeles that will determine whether he is released on bail. The decision follows a new set of charges against Sharper alleging that he sexually assaulted and drugged two women in Tempe, Ariz. last year.