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Activists push for equality with ‘Voters Bill of Rights’ in Ohio
Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton visited Cincinnati Thursday to push for equal rights for voters in Ohio. Sharpton led the Ohio Voters Bill of Rights petition drive at Word of Deliverance Family Life Center in Forest Park.
Tracy Martin: ‘America values guns more than the lives of our kids’
It’s been two years since Tracy Martin lost his son Trayvon, and seven months since his killer George Zimmerman was acquitted for the crime. Despite the unfortunate result, Martin has vowed to continue to fight for justice, and against the controversial stand your ground law responsible for Zimmerman’s freedom. In a recent interview with Al Sharpton […]
‘Bill of Rights’ created to stop racial profiling
Civil rights leaders and retail executives met Monday to announce a “bill of rights” for shoppers. The list comes after a string of controversial claims made by African American customers while shopping at high-end retail stores in New York City.
U.S. Attorney General: ‘Zimmerman charges still possible’
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder said that while the U.S. Justice Department has not decided whether to file federal civil rights charges against George Zimmerman, it is possible. Zimmerman was found not guilty in July for the 2012 killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin.
Conservative Pundits Say Christopher Lane Shooting Highlights Racial Double Standard in Media
Conservative pundits and news outlets like Rush Limbaugh, Fox News, and the Daily Caller have pointed to media coverage of the Christopher Lane murder as proof that there is a racial double standard in the media.
Laywer for Trayvon Martin’s Family Speaks Out on Jury Selection and Equal Justice
Benjamin Crump – the family lawyer for the Trayvon Martin family – has spoken out on the jury selection process for the the George Zimmerman trial: “And with the make-up of this jury, five White women and one Hispanic, it’s gonna be the question can every American get equal justice no matter who sits on your jury.”
Emmett Till’s Family Dismiss Lil Wayne’s “Apology;” Call for Face-to-Face Meeting
Earlier this week Lil Wayne issued a letter to Emmett Till’s family, “apologizing” for using Till’s name in a song. Well, a spokesperson for the family dismissed the apology, claiming that it was inadequate.
Tales from a Black Filled Childhood: Who Will Lead My Black Generation…No One?
When I was a little kid everyone would tell me “you are called” or “you have a calling on your life” (mostly older church folks who were overly excited to see an articulate church going black boy). Essentially what they meant was that I would be one of the next “leaders in the black community.” […]
Marissa Alexander Faces 20 Years in Prison; Why Did ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law Fail Her?
The “Stand Your Ground” law was used to justify the decision of Sanford Police to let George Zimmerman free without charge.But why didn’t it protect Marissa Alexander, a wife and mother of three who stood her ground against an abusive husband, and now faces 20 years in prison?
12 year-old Victoria Pannell Leads Anti-Violence Rally in Harlem
At just 12 years-old, Victoria Pannell is the National Action Network’s Northeast Regional Director of the Youth. NewsOne followed her as she lead a rally in Harlem, calling on her community to rid itself of drugs and gang activity. We are so proud of Victoria and her efforts (at such a young age) to make a difference in her community. Read more at BlackYouthProject.com!
BYP MORNING NEWSFLASH: Mississippi Hate Crime-Murder Targeted Gay Father, Someone Finally Calls Out Maury, And Serena Williams Freaks Out (again)
The story of the murder of James C. Anderson is a terrible and infuriating story; one more than deserving of the attention it has received in the news media and blogosphere. But new details are emerging; namely that James C. Anderson was a openly gay man, happily living with his partner of 17 years and their 4 year-old […]
Where is the Black Liberal Agenda?
Last week we all had the opportunity to watch Barack Obama’s healthcare speech. A couple of weeks ago I asked, where is Obama’s Political Saavy? And in the above speech I believe not only did he find it, but he remembered what the people who voted him into office [overwhelmingly] mandated. So needless to say […]