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Cornell Williams Brooks named new president of NAACP
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has selected Cornell Williams Brooks to be the organization’s new president.
Pharrell: ‘the new black doesn’t blame other races for our issues’
Singer, songwriter/producer Pharrell has had an amazing year. But tempers flared when the star released the cover for his new album, GIRL, and the flames have been reignited after comments about “The New Black” during an interview with Oprah made by the musician.
In new book, black cop shares experiences as undercover Klansman
A black police sergeant risked his life by going undercover as a “Black Klansman.” Now, he is sharing his experiences in a new book.
Ras Baraka clinches Newark mayoral seat
Yesterday, Ras Baraka claimed the mayoral seat of Newark, NJ. Baraka, a councilman and activist, beat law professor Shavar Jeffries for the seat left vacant by Cory Booker, who is now a senator in Washington. Baraka won 54% of the vote.
Man freed after serving 34 years for crime he didn’t commit
A man convicted of killing a woman in 1979 was released from prison on Monday after prosecutors noted misconduct in the case. Reginald Adams has spent the last 34 years behind bars for the death of Cathy Ulfers, the wife of a New Orleans police officer. His conviction was based on a false testimony of […]
Committee reviews arrest of 9-year-old girl in Portland
The arrest of a 9-year-old girl in Portland last year has prompted a committee to review the case. The girl was handcuffed and taken to a police station without a parent or guardian after being questioned by police about a fight.
With new investigation, Youth Radio uncovers truth about teen arrests
Each year, almost 1.5 million teens are arrested in America. Many of them are low-income. Compared to a decade ago, fewer teens ended up in jail due to cost-saving measures.
Officer who fatally shot Kimani Gray named ‘Cop of the Year’, declines amid outrage
A New York police officer who fatally shot a 16-year-old boy in 2013 has been named “Cop of the Year.” But Sgt. Mourad Mourad declined the award from the NYPD Muslim Officers Society after community members protested it.
After 9-year-old placed in handcuffed and fingerprinted, community pushes for change
Community members in Portland are outraged after a 9-year-old girl was placed in handcuffs by police. Latoya Harris couldn’t believe what was happening as she watched officers cuff her daughter after showing up at her home to question the child about a fight that occurred a week prior.
93-year-old woman shot dead by police
A 93-year-old woman was shot to death by a Texas police officer on Tuesday evening. According to the Robertson County District Attorney’s Office, police responded to a 911 call about a lady waving a gun around.
Motivated by death of friend, 68-year-old runner has eye set on Olympic prize
At 68-years-old, Steubenville resident Sandy Rue has 10 medals and a list of state competitions under her belt. She’s currently training hard to get to the National Senior Olympics.
Cops keep raiding home in search of man who died 8 years ago
Members of the NYPD have barged into James Jordan Sr.’s family home looking for him more than a dozen times. Jordan Sr. has been dead for 8 years, and despite his family members posting his death certificate on the front door, police are still invading their home.