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‘Gone With the Wind’ prequel due for release this fall
The faithful slave in “Gone With the Wind” is set to be revived in a prequel. The work comes more than 75 years after the publication of the novel by Margaret Mitchell.
Update: lost Malaysia Airlines flight path altered by computer
A missing Malaysia Airlines flight may have been diverted from its original path via computer. Flight 370 has been missing since March 8.
Jason Collins’ Nets jersey No.1 seller on NBA.com
Earlier this week, NBA star Jason Collins made history once again when he became the first openly-gay NBA player. He signed a 10 day contract with the Brooklyn Nets, and suited up for their game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Now his jersey is the No. 1 seller on NBA.com.
Radical mayor Chokwe Lumumba dead at 66
Jackson, Mississippi, mayor Chokwe Lumumba has died. He was 66. Before becoming involved in Jackson politics, Lumumba was a lawyer and human rights activist.
Kansas bill that allows refusal of service to gay couples denied by Senate
Kansas’ state Senate will not pass a bill in its current form that would legalize discrimination against gay couples in the state. The bill, which was approved by the House, would prevent lawsuits against someone who refuses to provide services to members of the LGBT community for religious reasons.
Missouri’s Michael Sam could be NFL’s first openly-gay football player
Michael Sam, a defensive end for the University of Missouri, may become the first openly gay player in the NFL. The SEC co-Defensive Player of the Year announced that he is gay just before the NFL combine is scheduled to begin. He told his teammates last August.
Prestigious NYC prep school apologizes for screening slavery satire
One of New York City’s most prestigious prep schools has apologized after screening a satirical movie about slavery. The Dalton School showed “C.S.A.: The Confederate States of America” to sophomores at a presentation of history projects on Monday. The movie portrayed the south as the winners of the Civil War and treated slavery as comical.
Study reveals promising approach for helping challenged students
According to federal tests, by the time they reach eighth grade, half of all African American schoolboys have not mastered the most basic math skills. A new study released by the National Bureau of Economic Research on Monday suggests a promising approach for helping challenged students.
‘Saturday Night Live’ hires first black female cast member in 7 years
After a swarm of backlash about the cast’s lack of diversity when it comes to women of color, the hit sketch comedy Saturday Night Live has hired its first black female cast member in 7 years. Sasheer Zamata has joined the long list of famous comedians such as Chevy Chase, John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd who originally […]
Letitia James sworn in as first woman of color elected to citywide office
The new year marked the start of a new era in New York politics, with Letitia James becoming the first woman of color elected to citywide office. James officially took office on Wednesday after being sworn in during her inauguration.
Parents of Trayvon Martin to write book about slain son
The parents of Trayvon Martin are planning to write a book about their son. Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin’s book will shed more light on their son’s character, and explore their own reactions to his death.
‘Saturday Night Live’ plans to add black female cast member soon
A representative for the NBC sketch-comedy Saturday Night Live confirmed on Thursday that it will add one or two black female performers to its cast. The announcement comes after growing complaints about the show’s lack of diversity and inclusion of women of color.