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Affirmative Action Debate: Is Class a Bigger Barrier to Success than Race?
An upcoming Supreme Court decision on Affirmative Action could shift the conversation from race to class as a greater barrier to success.
REPORT: Whites Are Minority in Children Under 5 Years-Old
According to census data, nearly half of all children in the U.S. under the age of 5 years-old are minorities. Furthermore, whites are a minority among babies, and will be in the minority of children under the age of 18.
In Our Hands: The Future of Our Children and the Restoration of Our Communities Resides With Us
An Op-Ed by Susan Taylor – founder and CEO of the National CARES Mentoring Movement – explains The Rising at Harlan High mentoring program, and calls on the men and women of our community to step up and be mentors to our youth. Will you answer her call?
Serena Williams Dominates Sara Errani; Advances to French Open Finals
After dominating her French Open semifinals bout against Sara Errani, Serena Williams is one more win away from collecting her 16th Grand Slam title. On Saturday, she faces off against defending champion Maria Sharapova in the final matchup.
LAPD Internal Review Findings: Chris Dorner’s Allegations of Racism Were Unfounded
An internal review by the LAPD found that Christopher Dorner’s allegations of racism were unfounded, and that he was justifiably fired from the force. Thoughts on these fndings? Do you trust the LAPD’s internal review process?
Community Members, Union Leaders, Gang Members Unite to Protest Closing of South Side Hospital
Community members, union leaders, and members of the Black Disciples have united to protest the closing of Roseland Community Hospital on Chicago’s South Side, the only hospital within an eight mile radius.
11 Year-Old Tayloni Mazyck Paralyzed After Being Struck with Stray Bullet
11 year-old Tayloni Mazyck has been left paralyzed after being struck by a stray bullet. Surgery on Saturday saved her life, but doctors fear she may never walk again.
9 Year-Old Activist Asean Johnson Continues Fight Against Chicago School Closings
We’re sure many of you remember 9 year-old Asean Johnson, whose galvanizing speech at an anti-school closings rally in Chicago became a viral sensation.
Bobby Rush Calls IL Sen. Kirk’s Chicago Gang Plan “Upper-Middle Class, Elitist White Boy Solution”
Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill) says Sen. Mark Kirk’s plan to curb Chicago violence by arresting all 18,000 members of the Gangster Disciples is an “”upper-middle-class, elitist white boy solution to a problem he knows nothing about.”
George Zimmerman’s Legal Defense Fund is Nearly Empty Less Than Two Weeks Before Trial
According to his attorneys, George Zimmerman’s legal defense fund is almost gone. Though it reportedly had $315,000 in January, there is less than $5,000 left. His team says Zimmerman needs at least $75,000 to even have a chance at mounting a good defense.
Kiera Wilmot Speaks Out On Science Experiment Arrest, Aftermath
After making headlines across the country, Kiera Wilmot has spoken out on her harrowing ordeal.
Bronx “Ghetto” Bus Tour Shut Down After Outrage
After widespread outrage and a petition campaign, the Real Bronx Tour – which claimed to take customers on a tour of the Bronx to learn what a “real ghetto” looks like – has been shut down.