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Arkansas Supreme Court strikes down ruling against voter ID laws
Members of Arkansas’ Supreme Court tossed out a judge’s ruling to strike down the state’s voter ID law on Wednesday. In a 5-2 ruling, justices vacated the Pulaski County judge’s decision that the law violates the state’s constitution.
Ras Baraka clinches Newark mayoral seat
Yesterday, Ras Baraka claimed the mayoral seat of Newark, NJ. Baraka, a councilman and activist, beat law professor Shavar Jeffries for the seat left vacant by Cory Booker, who is now a senator in Washington. Baraka won 54% of the vote.
Don Sterling, White Guilt, and a Conversation That Never Happened
Don Sterling became the latest in a long list of individuals who haven been outed for having race views and not even the subtle racism that is often times in code and institutionalized, but the loud and boisterous stereotypical racism we associate with groups like the Klu Klux Klan. His comments are from an […]
Michael Sam to be honored with Arthur Ashe Courage Award at ESPYs
The University of Missouri’s defensive end Michael Sam will be honored with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at this year’s ESPYs on July 16. Sam made history in February by becoming the first Division I college football player in history to come out as gay.
Report: from one Census to the next, millions change racial/ethnic identity on form
According to data analyzed by the Pew Research Center, millions of citizens in America counted in the 2000 census changed their race or Hispanic-origin categories when they filled out the forms in 2010. Hispanics, Americans of mixed race, American Indians and Pacific Islanders were among the most likely to check difference boxes this time around.
Teen who got into all 8 Ivy League schools makes choice
A New York teen who made headlines after being selected into all eight Ivy League schools has made a decision. Kwasi Enin will take his talents to Yale University.
Federal judge strikes down Wisconsin voter-ID law
A federal judge struck down Wisconsin’s voter-ID law Tuesday, saying it violated the Voting Rights Act and the Constitution. The law had already been previously blocked by a state judge.
Rutgers students protest Condoleeza Rice commencement speech with sit-in
More than 150 Rutgers University students protested the selection of former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice Monday with an all-day sit-in. Rice is slated to speak at this year’s commencement ceremony on May 18.
NAACP to no longer present Donald Sterling with Lifetime Achievement Award
According to TMZ, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was slated to honor L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling at their event. Sterling, who is under controversy after making some pretty racist statements about black people during a conversation with his biracial girlfriend, was to accept the civil rights organization’s Lifetime Achievement Award. […]
How to Succeed in Hip-Hop Without Selling Your Soul
Jasiri X performing at Mr. Smalls Theater in Pittsburgh, PA (Photo by Da Button Pusha) I can’t front, I’ve had an incredible year so far. From traveling to Palestine, to relaunching the 1Hood Media Academy, we even went on vacation for the first time in 8 years! These past few weeks have been just as […]
Jelly Belly chairman donates to reverse rights of trans students in California
Back in August, California passed a landmark form of legislation that allows transgender students from grades K-12 the right to choose programs and facilities based on their gender identity. It’s called the “School Success and Opportunity Act,” and Jelly Belly Chairman Herman Rowland Sr. isn’t a supporter of the legislation. What he does support is an […]
Brennan Center Report details 15 different executive actions to reduce mass incarceration
The Brennan Center for Justice has created 15 executive actions that President Obama can carry out without Congress to reduce mass incarceration. The report, “15 Executive Actions” consists of the following recommendations.