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Lupita Nyongo, Idris Elba & others grace Vanity Fair’s most diverse cover ever
Vanity Fair is known for their glamorous three-panel foldouts, but this year’s Hollywood Issue is particularly special. The cover features Oscar nominees Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years a Slave), Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave) and others. It is by far the magazine’s most diverse cover yet.
Why I Wrote the Song “Checkpoint” and Exposed the Apartheid I Witnessed in Palestine
Israeli soldiers checking my passport at a checkpoint in Hebron I honestly had no intention on writing a song based on the trip I took to Palestine and Israel recently as part of a delegation of African-American activists and artists, sponsored by the Carter Center. I’m still having a difficult time processing what I witnessed. I […]
Macklemore to Kendrick: ‘I robbed you’
It was a big day for Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. The Seattle-based duo took home four GRAMMYs, and while he should be out celebrating, the rapper took to social media to post a photo of a text he sent to Kendrick Lamar.
School gives 9-year-old Confederate hat as prize
A North Carolina mother is upset at her son’s school after he came home wearing a replica Confederate army hat. 9-year-old Jacob was wearing the new gray hat when he got off the bus earlier this week.
Richard Sherman went off, why you mad?
“A tale of two Stanford players: Richard Sherman: From Compton California. 4.0 GPA at Sanford and going back to get his masters. One of the best trash talkers who gets labeled a “thug” after eleloquently expressing his feelings on Michael Crabtree. Didn’t curse or even say anything derogatory. Jonathan Martin: Attended nationally ranked Harvard-Westlake School in […]
Lawsuits claim private prison company covered up youth sexual abuse
Two lawsuits have been filed alleging that a private youth prison operator in Florida actively covered up sexual abuse against young people in its care. The suits claim that the company Youth Services International, frequently turned a blind eye to the misconduct.
Omaha police union defends posting video of cursing toddler, says it depicts ‘thug cycle’
The Omaha Police Officers Association is under fire for posting a video of a black toddler cursing on its website. The video, which features a black boy who is around 2, was posted to the site as an example of the “thug cycle.” Below is language that accompanied the video.
‘Free Marissa Now Mobilization’ campaign responds to State Attorney’s motion to revoke bond
On Monday Jan. 6, Florida State Prosecutor Angela Corey filed a motion to revoke Marissa Alexander’s release on bond as she awaits trial. Corey alleges that Alexander broke the conditions of her release by making unauthorized trips to run errands. A significant reason for Alexander’s release is the overwhelming support from supporters and organizations advocating […]
Plus size Barbie sparks debate on social media
A new debate is emerging on social media that could reveal the sentiments of Americans in relation to body image and women. A plus-sized modeling company posted a pictured of an image of a plus-sized Barbie doll on its Facebook page in hopes of finding out what people thought about the idea. Read some of […]
Performance gap widens between Chicago’s black and white students, wealth and class a factor
Newly released data shows that the performance gap between Chicago’s black and white students continues to widen. The performance gap is tied to socioeconomic income, with wealthier classmates outperforming poorer students.
1.3 million Americans to lose unemployment benefits Dec. 28
On Dec. 28, 1.3 million Americans who have been receiving unemployment benefits will no longer have assistance. The end to the funds is due to a budget deal proposal by Congress. The deal fails to extend the Emergency Unemployment Compensation Program, a key provider in federal funds for those who have reached their limit in […]
Conservatives pushing for Ben Carson to run for president, surgeon says he ‘will listen’
Dr. Ben Carson is known throughout the world for his life-saving practices as one of Johns Hopkins University’s top neurosurgeons. Lately, he’s in the spotlight for his political views. As a member of the Republican party, Carson said that he would “listen” to those urging him to run for president in 2016.