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Jem and the Holograms actress much lighter than cartoon
Many 80s kids were excited to learn about the upcoming movie Jem and the Holograms, based on the 80s animated series Jem. The cast for the movie has just been announced, and producers have tapped Aurora Perrineau, daughter of actor Harold Perrineau of Lost and The Best Man fame to play The Holograms drummer, Shana.
Chris Brown trial slated for Monday
R&B sensation Chris Brown is set to appear in court Monday on charges of an alleged assault outside a hotel in Washington. If convicted, Brown could face up to six months in jail and a fine of $1,000.
Report: Wisconsin tops list of worst states for black children
According to a study released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Wisconsin has the country’s worst disparities between children of color and white children. The study, “Race for Results: Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children”, considered 12 major factors such as home life and socioeconomic status, educational access and children who grow up […]
MY RACE DOES MATTER – People of color continue to be unseen in Biblical Stories
Matters of race will forever be an interesting topic to me. I will love and be frustrated by racial matters as it educates me and helps further shape my perception of others and the representations of myself. I was reluctant to see the movie “Noah” a biblical remake of the popular story about the […]
Report: minority students get less effective, less experienced teachers
According to a report released by The Center For American Progress, low-income students of color generally have less experienced and less effective teachers. The report analyzed the evaluation scores of teachers in low-income and affluent districts in both Massachusetts and Louisiana.
Late Night? More Like Late White
White supremacy has no chill. Last week, CBS announced that it had tapped Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman, who will be retiring from his post at The Late Show in 2015. In what looks to be a delivery of the proverbial bozack to Suey Park and her defenders, Colbert has become the latest inductee into […]
North Carolina Supreme Court hears appeals to reinstate death sentences for inmates
North Carolina’s Supreme Court heard arguments about whether it should reinstate death sentences for four inmates whose punishments were reduced. The appeal seeks to challenge the ruling of a law that allowed certain criminal defendants to challenge their sentences on the grounds of racial bias in their prosecutions.
Kanye West, Common create more than 20,000 jobs for Chicago Youth
At a press conference held last Wednesday, rapper-turned-actor Common announced that his foundation has joined forces with Kanye West’s company DONDA’s House Inc. along with the Chicago Urban League to create more than 20,000 jobs for youth in Chicago.
President Obama signs executive order shortening the gender wage gap
President Obama signed an executive order that forces federal contractors to allow employees to discuss their pay with each other. The move comes as part of the president’s “zero tolerance” policy for gender wage gaps.
Study: challenges caused by poverty found to impact instructional time in classroom
According to a study led by John Rogers of UCLA, poverty-related challenges steal time away from high school class periods at low income schools. As a result, students receive an average of 30 minutes less instruction per day than peers with higher incomes.
National Poetry Month: A list of young black poets on the rise
In honor of National Poetry Month, here’s a list a few great poets of our generation.
Motormouth
Richard Sherman won’t shut up. The star cornerback for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks has become one of the NFL most recognizable and talked about athletes, an especially remarkable feat given the anonymity of wearing a helmet each week for work and the lack of attention Sherman’s team receives. Although he does have an […]