There are countless examples of black men being portrayed as people who you should be afraid of. Studies show that black men are viewed as less innocent than their white counterparts, and more threatening to the general population. But a new documentary is challenging that notion. “Afraid of Dark” takes an honest look at […]
A couple who met in a homeless shelter is paying it forward. Ressurection Graves met her husband Deven when they were both going through hard times. Now, the couple devotes their time to helping those who need shelter, food and resources.Â
A few African American students in Central Illinois are challenging the stereotype of the urban black male with a new initiative. “Suit & Tie in the 217” features juniors and seniors at Central and Centennial high schools in Champaign with diverse interests. The initiative is meant to reclaim the narrative of the African American male […]
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 […]
A Connecticut pastor died while talking to his congregation about an extra-marital affair he had. Bishop Bobby Davis, pastor of the Miracle Faith World Outreach Church, died as members yelled words of forgiveness at him for the act. He was 72.Â
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators has reached a deal to extend federal benefits to the chronically unemployed for an additional five months. One negotiator referred to the conclusion as a “bipartisan breakthrough.”Â
The Centers for Disease Control reported what it suspects to be a rare case of HIV transmission between women on Thursday. Female-to-female transmission of the virus is extremely uncommon, but can be passed through fluids.Â
A Mississippi man who stunned coroners, family members and medical examiners by coming alive after dying has passed away. Walter Williams died around 1 a.m. in Lexington, two weeks after shocking people when he resumed breathing and kicking while in a body bag at a funeral home where he was taken after being declared dead.Â
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.
A Minneapolis police officer is getting a lot of unwanted attention after posting a few Facebook statuses that some say is racist. Joseph Ming Klimmek, a 5-year veteran, has a few people questioning whether or not he is fit for the job after sharing an article about weekend murders.Â
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder endorsed a proposal that would result in shorter prison sentences for many nonviolent drug offenses. Holder says the change would rein in runaway federal prison cost and create a fairer criminal justice system.Â
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.
