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Report: most companies assume blacks use drugs
According to a report released by the National Bureau of Economic Research, more than any other group, black job applicants are being denied by U.S. companies for jobs. Why? Because often, corporations assume that they are using illegal drugs.
Report: Despite more Hispanics, blacks enrolling in college, bachelor’s degrees remain low
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a law passed by voters in Michigan that banned consideration of race in the public college admissions process. Eight states have passed laws restricting affirmative action since 1996, despite the racial makeup of college students and graduates evolving.
NBA Clippers owner to girlfriend: ‘don’t bring blacks to my games’
Donald Sterling, owner of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers, has allegedly been caught on tape making racist comments to his girlfriend, who identifies as biracial.
Video: Cliven Bundy, ‘blacks better off as slaves’
Cliven Bundy, a Nevada rancher who was in the news recently for having won a two-decade long fight with the federal government for refusing to pay over $1 million in grazing fees after it was discovered that his cattle were grazing on federal land, is now in headlines for comments he has made about Blacks. […]
Study: no more blacks playing Major League Baseball than 1950s
In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier by becoming the first African-American player. But according to a Huffington Post infographic, in the past few years, the percentage of black players has declined to Civil Rights-era numbers.
Report: the attitudes of blacks in America regarding racism, justice and the economy
Despite experiences of both blatant and subtle racism in American society, Blacks remain somewhat optimistic about their overall well-being. At least that’s the conclusion of a survey commissioned by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and EBONY magazine.
Of 3,200 children’s books, just 93 were about blacks
Of 3,200 children’s books published in 2013, just 93 were about African Americans. The findings are part of a newly released study conducted by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center at the University of Wisconsin.
Report: blacks, students with disabilities suspended from school at alarming rates
According to a set of reports by 26 experts, African-American students and those suffering from disabilities are suspended at “hugely disproportionate rates compared to white students.” The report was compiled by the Discipline Disparities Research-to-Practice Collaborative, which includes experts from fields such as advocacy, policy, social science and law.
Petition: ‘Dear record labels, stop degrading blacks’
A man has created an online petition to put an end to what he calls the degradation of blacks by record labels. The petition, started by Kenneth Paulk, calls for record companies to no longer allow artists to create disrespectful music.
Poll: 61% of blacks say race relations getting worse in country
According to a recent study, the opinions of Americans about race relations in the country are deeply divided. A new survey released by the Emerson College Polling Society finds that 61 percent of African-Americans believe race relations are worse than they previously were in the U.S.
Study: Sleeping patterns of blacks unhealthy, worse than those of whites
According to a study released by the Harvard School for Public Health, black sleeping patterns are worse than those of their white counterparts. The study cites perceived or objective job discrimination, limited control over work demands and an increase in overall black workers’ stress as causes to lose hours of restorative sleep compared to white […]
India.Arie pins open letter in response to lack of blacks in Grammys
To say that singer India.Arie didn’t like this past Sunday’s Grammys would be an understatement. In an open letter, the songwriter talked about the dearth of black award winners and black faces on the telecast, and called the awards show a popularity contest.