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New York Times Editors say public school system is ‘giving up on 4-year-olds’
The following post was written by The New York Times Editorial Board. It is in response to a new report that examined the disciplinary practices of 97,000 public schools in the nation. By: The Editorial Board A new report released by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, examining the disciplinary practices of the country’s 97,000 […]
Rare case of female-to-female HIV transmission reported by CDC
The Centers for Disease Control reported what it suspects to be a rare case of HIV transmission between women on Thursday. Female-to-female transmission of the virus is extremely uncommon, but can be passed through fluids.
Baptist organization pulls $7M in funding from children’s home over anti-gay hiring policy
Kentucky Baptist Homes for Children has been caring for at-risk youth since the Civil War ended. But last year, when then-director Bill Smithwick proposed changing the hiring policy to allow openly gay people to apply for positions, it caused a backlash. Now the home has a new name, and more than $7 million less in […]
Erika Alexander on why Hollywood is racist
“Living Single” actress Erika Alexander has a bone to pick with Hollywood. Having been in the industry for more than 20 years, the actress has experienced marginalization firsthand while seeking roles. Alexander took to her website to air her frustrations out with racist Hollywood, and to discuss the creation of a “Mad Men” episode that […]
‘Ban Bossy’ campaign seeks to empower young girls to become leaders
In an effort to reclaim the word “leader” for young girls, organizers of a new campaign are encouraging everyone to ban the word “bossy.”
Study: frequent incidents of racism linked to obesity
Does racism make one obese? Researchers at Boston University’s Slone Epidemiology Centre think so.
Attorney General Eric Holder hospitalized
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was taken to a hospital early Thursday as a precaution to feelings of faintness and shortness of breath while working.
NFL-ordered probe: Richie Incognito, 2 others harassed Jonathan Martin
An NFL-ordered probe has revealed that Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Jonathan Martin was subjected to ongoing racist harassment that included vicious sexual taunts about his mother and sister by three teammates.
It Takes 5 Minutes To Illegally Buy A Gun In Chicago
The following post was written by Heidi Redlitz, a San Diego-based blogger who is interested in how gun laws affect crime rates in major US cities. Politics, economics and social behavior all have an impact on crime rates, and Chicago is just one example of how these factors can affect urban areas.
Report: African Americans living with HIV less likely to stay in care
According to new data released last week, African Americans living with HIV are less likely to receive continuous care. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that blacks account for nearly half off all new infections, despite representing just 14% of the U.S. population.
Black inventor seeks to protect citizens, assist police with ‘Cop Watch’ app
There’s a new app on the market, and it’s meant to keep police conduct honest and protect civilians. “Cop Watch” was created by Darren Baptiste, 46, a professional app developer based in Canada.
Why I Wrote the Song “Checkpoint” and Exposed the Apartheid I Witnessed in Palestine
Israeli soldiers checking my passport at a checkpoint in Hebron I honestly had no intention on writing a song based on the trip I took to Palestine and Israel recently as part of a delegation of African-American activists and artists, sponsored by the Carter Center. I’m still having a difficult time processing what I witnessed. I […]