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Social movements over the years have taught us that politeness and respectabiility rarely result in lasting social change. When 15-year-old Claudette Colvin first resisted public bus segregation in Alabama on March 2, 1955, she did so knowing that she’d be classified as unruly, dangerous, and a threat to the very fabric of American society. Nine […]

From Politico: In weighing whether to bring discrimination charges against the Ferguson Police Department, the Justice Department has been “seriously examining” allegations that the city’s enforcement of minor offenses discriminated against minorities and often led to jail time and to fines that lined the city’s coffers, a law enforcement official confirmed to POLITICO. Justice Department […]

Kira Lerner of ThinkProgress writes that despite the popularity of President Obama’s State of the Union proposals, Congress is standing in their way.

  The following piece is from The Root. It was written by Charles D. Ellison. By: Charles D. Ellison New polls are showing weaker-than-usual African-American support for Democratic candidates, while the GOP is gaining ground with voters of color.

  Last week, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder shocked the nation with his sudden announcement that he was leaving his position with the White House. Now, reports are citing his health as the reason for his departure. 

The following post originally appears on Dame Magazine. It was written by Jameson Parker.  By: Kirsten West Savali It is impossible to turn my eyes away from Ferguson, Missouri. As law enforcement continues to use military weapons to terrorize protesters seeking justice for slain teen Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was gunned down by police officer Darren […]

Dean Baquet has been named executive editor of The New York Times, becoming the first African American to hold the position. He will replace Jill Abramson.

Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick addressed a rumor Sunday. During an interview, the second-term Democrat stated that he may be able to see himself as a national candidate for the 2016 elections.  It doesn’t mean that he will run for president, but is open to the possibility of holding some type of position on Capitol Hill.

For the first time in over twenty years and the first time during his presidency, President Obama will nominate a black lesbian for a federal judge position. Staci Michelle Yandle is President Obama’s pick to preside in the 7th Circuit federal court, which includes several Midwestern states. 

    Obama has advocated more for the LGBTQ community than the black community. Why? Privilege…. When asked about targeted policy for the black community, Obama conveniently responded with “I am not the president of black America. I’m the president of America.” He added, “I want all Americans to have opportunity.” Though these statements were […]

The U.S. Capitol and surrounding buildings is on lock down after multiple gun shots were fired. Police in the area have cleared the plaza, quickly moving dozens of staff, reporters and tourists into rooms.

Inalienable civil rights might actually still be a concept, if Attorney General Holder has anything to do with it. In the wake of the Supreme Court decision in Shelby County v. Holder I was not convinced. If you aren’t familiar with the case, this major decision essentially gutted the Voting Rights Act, rendering section 5 […]