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Report: even poor whites have it better than blacks in Maryland
The following post originally appeared on The Root under the title, “Surprised? Even Poor Whites Have it Better Than Blacks.” It was written by Teresa Wiltz. By: Teresa Wiltz From birth, practically, we’re told—again and again—that education is the golden ticket to the American dream. This is a meritocracy! Study diligently, put the work in and […]
LeBron James will return home to play for Cleveland Cavaliers
Basketball superstar LeBron James is going home. James announced that he will be leaving the Miami Heat to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. James, who is from Akron, Ohio, will be returning to the team who drafted him.
After 30 years, police torture victim still fighting for rights
30 years have passed since Chicago police officers tortured Darrell Cannon into falsely confessing to taking part in a murder, and he is still fighting the legal battle of his life.
Toddler thought to have been cured of HIV now has detectable levels of virus in bloodstream
A toddler thought to have been cured of HIV now has detectable levels of the virus in her bloodstream. The child’s stunning story was first revealed at a medical meeting in March 2013. The revelation was the first account of an HIV-infected infant achieving what appeared to be a cure after receiving aggressive drug […]
Professor thrown to ground by cops pleads guilty
An Arizona State University professor who accused campus police of excessive force pleaded guilty on Wednesday. Ersula Ore pleaded guilty in Maricopa County Superior Court to one misdemeanor count of resisting arrest.
15-year-old author becomes self-made millionaire
Meet Warren Cassell. He’s written two books, and at age 15, he’s already a self-made millionaire.
Activists in Detroit arrested after blocking trucks sent to turn off residents’ water
The city of Detroit isn’t doing so well. In fact, things are so bad that the city officials actually cut off residents’ water supply if they haven’t paid their water bill for at least two months. The actions have sparked national outrage, accusing officials of violating the civil rights of residents. While taking a […]
LaVerne Cox makes history yet again: becomes first transgender woman nominated for Emmy
Laverne Cox has just made history. Cox has become the first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy. Cox is up for the “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series” for her work on the Netflix hit, Orange is the New Black. The show received 12 nominations.
The Palestinian Resistance Will Not Be Televised!
Let’s make this clear: Palestine has no navy, army or air force; this is not a war, this genocide!
Report: more than 22,000 black and brown children are homeless in Chicago
According to the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, the city’s 2013-14 school year saw more young people enrolled in Chicago public schools who were considered homeless than previous years.
Dangerously Unemployed: Black, Educated and Gifted; The Talented Tenth
I have a friend who was born and raised in one of the most impoverished cities in America, with one of the highest crime rates in the US. Despite coming from a city that reflects all of the debilitating reasons why a child would not go forward, she has attained two Ivy League degrees. After […]
It’s time: end the ban on gay blood donors
The following post originally appears on RedEye under the title, “End the ban on gay blood donors.” It was written by Zach Stafford. By: Zach Stafford The first time I tried to give blood, I was turned away. It was my freshman year of college. A friend in my dorm told me about an […]