Members of Towson University’s “White Student Union” defended slavery and segregation at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday.
The RNC is reportedly dropping $10 million to promote their brand of politics to minority voters. Only time will tell if they can effectively sell their brand to Black, Hispanic, and Asian Americans. Think they’ll be successful? What would it take for you to vote Republican?
Today is the beginning of a trial that determines the constitutionality of New York’s controversial Stop-and-Frisk policy.. Opponents of the policy say it is racist and unconstitutional. The city of New York says its an essential tool to combat crime.
Residents of Detroit are protesting an expected state takeover of the city and the appointment of an emergency financial manager. Do you support their efforts?
On Wednesday, the mother of slain 16 year-old Kimani Gray spoke out for the first time since the tragic shooting of her son: “He was slaughtered,” Gray told a room filled with reporters, the AP reports. “And I want to know why.”
First Lady Michelle Obama covers the latest issue of Vogue. In a great interview with both her and her husband, President Obama gives Michelle props for improving his sense of style: “Michelle’s like Beyoncé in that song. ‘Let me upgrade ya!’ She upgraded me.”
The Center for Constitutional Rights is calling their upcoming battle with the City of New York over the Stop and Frisk Policy “the trial of the century.” Their hoping the suit will result in an end to the controversial policy. The trial begins March 18th.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick was forced to cancel his book tour after “protests escalated into threats of violence.” Do you think Vick is deserving of the continued hostility towards him? Or is it time to let it go and move on?
According to reports, Chicago Bulls star Derrick Rose has offered to pay for the funeral expenses for Jonylah Watkins, the six-month-old girl who was shot five times earlier this week in Chicago’s Woodlawn neighborhood.
According to the medical examiner, 16 year-old Kimani Gray was shot seven times by the NYPD. He was hit three times in the back. Meanwhile, a third night of protests drew over 100 people, and resulted in 18 arrests.
Lost in the conversation surrounding sequestration is the disproportionate impact it will have on minorities.Spending cuts to important programs will likely deepen racial inequality in the U.S. Do you think the Obama Administration and Congress will be able to reach an agreement?
Four Jersey police officers are under investigation by their dept. for making gangsta rap videos. Their lyrics contain homophobic slurs and violent threats. The videos even show them brandishing firearms. Is this inappropriate, or a harmless hobby?
