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Justice Department issues new rules to curb racial profiling by law enforcement
On Monday, the U.S. Justice Department announced a highly anticipated move to curb on racial profiling by federal law enforcement, but the new rules will not cover local police departments. It is local departments that have come under criticism in recent months over allegations that their officers profile suspects.
(Video) SNL’s Ferguson sketch: did they go too far?
An edgy sketch about Ferguson and race relations in the country that didn’t make the cut for this past weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live was posted online Sunday. And folks are wondering if the crew went too far.
Eric Garner protest to be held in Chicago
In protest of a New York City grand jury’s decision not to indict an NYPD police officer for the fatal murder of a 43-year-old unarmed black man, activists, organizers and concerned citizens will unite in Chicago. The Stop Mass Incarceration Network is requesting that people gather on State and Jackson in Downtown Chicago.
Marion Barry dead at 78
Marion Barry Jr., the civil rights activist who served three terms as mayor of the District of Columbia, has died. He was 78.
Getting Beyond Ferguson
The following piece is from Huffington Post. It was written by David M. Kennedy. By: David M. Kennedy Recently, the United States Department of Justice announced a groundbreaking undertaking to take on, squarely and directly, one of the most damaging social problems facing the nation. The National Initiative for Building Community Trust and […]
Tracy Morgan battling severe brain injury, future uncertain
Tracy Morgan is fighting to recover from a severe brain injury suffered in a deadly highway crash more than five months ago, his lawyer said Tuesday. It’s uncertain if he will be “the Tracy Morgan he once was.”
7-year-old Blake Ansari makes Kohl’s Foundation Regional Philanthropist for 2014 list
7-year-old Blake Ansari is a force to be reckoned with. Earlier this year, we talked about the amazing work that Blake is doing to make his city better. Now, we are pleased to announce that Ansari is a proud honoree on the Kohl’s Foundation Regional Philanthropist list for 2014. Details of the program […]
Wayne Brady reveals struggle with depression
Wayne Brady is known for making millions laugh, but the comedian and game show host revealed a dark secret he’s been struggling with for quite some time now. Brady has battled depression for years.
Georgia, North Carolina see surge in black voter turnout
As Republicans attempt to reduce early voting opportunities, especially Sunday voting, new data from this year’s midterms help explain why the GOP might want to eliminate voting on Sundays. Georgia and North Carolina both experienced a surge on voter turnout, especially among blacks.
Video: Michigan police fatally shoot man 46 times
Graphic new video of a homeless man fatally shot by Michigan police in 2012 has been released. Milton Hall, 49, was facing eight members of the Saginaw police force and a K-9 dog in a parking lot. Hall, who was mentally ill, was holding a pen knife. Officers fired 46 shots at Hall as he […]
Chadwick Bosman to star as Marvel’s first black superhero, company also set to debut first female hero
Marvel Studios announced several new films set to debut over the next couple of years, and one of them features its very first black superhero. 42 and Get On Up actor Chadwick Boseman has been tapped for the lead role.
Two Bronx boys attacked, called ‘Ebola’ due to health scare
On Friday, a group of students in New York attacked two of their peers while yelling “Ebola” at the brothers who had recently returned from Senegal. The New York Department of Education confirmed the incident occurred. The boys were pushed and shoved.