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After a series of protests, Florida high school finally drops name of KKK founder
The Duval County School Board voted unanimously to remove the name of the Ku Klux Klan’s first Grand Dragon from a Florida school. Residents, parents and students in Jacksonville have lobbied for months against the school’s name, saying it does not represent the school’s population. More than half of the students attending the Westside school […]
Charges dropped, residents released from jail after ‘cocaine’ proves to be soap
New York police have dropped charges against two New York residents who spent almost a month in jail for allegedly harboring cocaine. Tests confirmed two kilograms seized from the pair by police was actually soap.
Chicago community members hold ‘Clarathon’ in hopes of raising funds for homeless, battered women
The organizers at Chicago’s Clara’s House, a shelter for battered and homeless women and children have teamed up with local media for a three hour fundraiser in hopes of generating funds for the struggling organization this season.
College student sworn in as youngest member of Mississippi House of Representatives
Jeramey Anderson just turned 22 on Dec. 6. That is also the day that he became an official member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. Anderson is now the youngest to hold the position after defeating former Moss Point Major Aneice Liddell with 60 percent of the vote to win the District 110 seat.
Atlanta Braves stadium moves to more white, affluent neighborhood
In an effort to be closer to the team’s fan base, the Atlanta Braves is moving its stadium. The stadium will be in the midst of more developing restaurants and other amenities, but the move leaves the predominantly black neighborhood that the stadium has called home in bad economic shape.
Vice Admiral Michelle Howard becomes first 4-star female admiral
Vice Admiral Michelle Howard made history when she became the first female in the Navy to receive a fourth star ranking of full admiral. Howard currently serves as deputy chief of naval operations for operations, plans and strategy. President Obama nominated Howard for the ranking.
Jameis Winston awarded Heisman Trophy
Florida State University quarterback Jameis Winston is now the proud recipient of the 79th Heisman Trophy. The award comes on the heels of a court ruling in favor of Winston’s innocence regarding the sexual assault of a woman.
Pastor sexually assaulted girls to ‘rid them of demons’
A Minnesota pastor has been charged with sexually assaulting two young girls. Jacoby Kindred, a minister in Maplewood, Minnesota is denying any wrongdoing, adding that “the devil” was in the victims.
Teacher reprimanded for telling students that Santa is White
A New Mexico high school teacher has been disciplined after telling a black student that Santa Claus is white. Officials at Rio Rancho High School declined to comment on how the teacher was reprimanded, but simply stated that he had been.
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.
Breaking: at least two shot at Colorado high school
At least two people have been injured in a shooting Friday at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado. The shooter is still believed to be inside of the school.
Michigan lawmakers pass bill requiring women to obtain additional insurance for abortions
A controversial bill that requires women to buy additional insurance for abortion coverage in their health plans passed Legislature on Wednesday. The initiative will take effect 90 days after lawmakers adjourn for the year.