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STUDY: People Generally Lack Empathy for Black Pain
A recent study asserts that people generally believe black people feel less pain than whites. Called the racial empathy gap, it helps to explain the persistence of racial disparities in our society; in everything from medical care, to social and economic policies, to the criminal justice system.
7 Killed, 41 Injured, In Chicago’s Most Violent Weekend of the Year
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, this past weekend was the most violent of the year in Chicago. At least 41 people were injured – 7 killed – in shootings across the city between Friday and Sunday night.
Paris Jackson Is “Physically Fine” After Apparent Suicide Attempt
Paris Jackson – the daughter of the late Michael Jackson – was hospitalized yesterday after an apparent suicide attempt. Paris reportedly took 20 Motrin, wrote a suicide note, and then cut her wrist. Thankfully, she had second thoughts and cried out for help.
22 Year-Old Cortlan Wickliff is Youngest African American to Graduate from Harvard Law
22 year-old Cortlan Wickliff will become the youngest African American to graduate from Harvard Law School.
Shay-la Taylor Was in Labor While Oklahoma Tornado Destroyed Hospital
Shay-la Taylor endured the unthinkable; the 25 year-old was in labor during the massive Oklahoma tornado!
Pres. Obama’s Morehouse Commencement Speech Raises Eyebrows
In a rousing commencement speech at Morehouse College, President Obama urged the graduates to use their degrees and ambitious to give back to the community and help the less fortunate.
Proposed North Carolina Law Forces Teens to Get Notarized Parental Consent for STD Testing
A proposed law moving through the N. Carolina legislature requires teens to get notarized parental consent to access testing and treatment for STDs, pregnancy, mental health, and substance abuse.
Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly of 90’s Rap Duo Kris Kross Has Died
Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly, one-half of the 90s rap duo Kris Kross died yesterday. He was 34. Kelly was found unresponsive and transported to Atlanta Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, a spokeswoman for the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Officer told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
3 Dead, At Least 17 Wounded in Shootings Overnight in Chicago
Chicago is experiencing its warmest weather in months. And unfortunately that means a rise in gun violence. According to the Chicago Tribune, 3 are dead and 17 wounded throughout the city overnight; including a fatal shooting literally across the street from the UIC police department.
Chicago Violence: 3 Dead, 13 Wounded Over the Weekend
Gun violence in Chicago left 3 dead and 13 wounded over the weekend. As the summer approaches, the violence will likely increase. We must find a way to stem the tide of violence in Chicago.
Almost All Full-Time Working Women Are Paid Less Than Male Counterparts
According to the Center for American Progress, a whopping 97 percent of women are working jobs men are typically getting paid more for. Of the 534 professions listed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women earn more than men in just seven of them.
UPDATE: 21 Year-Old Dylan Quick Arrested for Stabbing Spree at Lone Star College
UPDATE: A student named Dylan Quick was taken into custody earlier today after going on a stabbing spree at Lone Star College, leaving at least 14 people wounded. Though it is believed he acted alone, authorities are advising students and area residents to remain cautious in case there’s a second suspect. From CBS: Quick was […]