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Jameis Winston Gives Sexist Speech To Kids, Tells Girls to be ‘Silent’
Going out to schools and speaking to kids can be an uphill battle. Minutes of speaking and building up their support and interest can easily go to waste in seconds after saying a couple of the wrong things. Jameis Winston, quarterback for the Tampa Bay Bucaneers, learned this the hard way recently.
Brazilian Soccer Player Targeted With Racist Taunts For Entire Game, Brought to Tears
Racism has a way of working its way into every aspect of life as we know it. A prime example of this happened at a soccer game in Serbia this past weekend when a Brazilian-born player was taunted to tears by fans.
Trump Holds Self-Indulgent Rally in Florida
On Saturday, Donald Trump (for the third weekend in a row) jet-setted off to Florida on the taxpayer’s dime to hold a campaign-style rally where he whined, stirred up sentiments against the media and indulged in his supporters blind admiration of him.
Asian Family in Minnesota Wakes Up To Racist Graffiti On Garage
Since the election cycle, the number of hate crimes have risen across the board, affecting multiple groups of minorities and people of color. The latest example cites a Hmong family in Oakdale, Minnesota who woke up the a racial slur spray painted on their garage.
JoJo Striker, Black Transgender Woman, Shot and Killed In Toledo
JoJo Striker, 23, was found murdered in Toldeo, Ohio last Wednesday. The black transgender woman is the third trans murder victim on record in 2017, all three of which have been people or color, according to Fusion.
Businesses Strike Across Country For ‘Day Without Immigrants’ Protest
The Trump Administration has inspired yet another nationwide protest. In response to a series of policies targeting and threats against immigrants in the United States, protestors across the country are closing their businesses and not going into work for an event called “Day Without Immigrants.”
ICE Has Detained Nearly 700 Immigrants In Just Five Days
Major cities across the United States have seen a drastic increase in immigrant arrests due to a concerted effort by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to Fusion, as many as 680 arrests were made in just a five-day period.
Chicago Cop Who Killed Quintonio LeGrier, Bettie Jones Won’t Face Charges
Cook County prosecutors decided to not press charges against Officer Robert Rialmo for shooting Qunitonio LeGrier, 19, and his neighbor Bettie Smith, 55, the day after Christmas in 2015.
Shonda Rhimes and Luvvie Ajayi Are Bringing ‘I’m Judging You’ To Television
Maybe 2016 being a beacon of quality, diverse entertainment wasn’t a fluke, folks. The year that had amazing black content coming from every direction may actually been the step towards the future we all want.
Protests Erupt In Paris Suburb After Police Sexually Assault Black Man
Protests have been sparked over multiple days in Paris and surrounding towns after a Black man was arrested, beaten and raped by four police officers.
Donald Trump To Sign Executive Order To Help HBCUs
In a surprising move, President Donald Trump is planning to sign an executive order to help historically Black colleges and universities across the country.
Johnson Publishing Building Could Become A Chicago Landmark
The Johnson Publishing Co. Building has been a proud part of Chicago’s downtown since it was first constructed in 1971. However, it was also a beacon of hope and Black pride as it housed Ebony and Jet and many other publications up until 2012. Given its rich history, the building is ever closer to being commemorated as […]