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White House petition started in protest of army’s grooming policies
Cries of racial bias followed news of the U.S. Army’s newly updated grooming policy last week that critics say unfairly targets black women. The grooming policy, Army Regulation 670-1, bans popular hairstyles worn primarily by black women. The regulation has not been made official yet, but the new rules were detailed in a PowerPoint presentation that […]
Teacher loses job after taking student to hospital, paying medical bill
A Tennessee high school teacher says she lost her job after taking a sick student to the emergency room and paying the medical bill. Jennifer Mitts was forced to resign from Red Bank High School after the incident.
Petition calls for release of man sentenced to 40 years for assault
A Change.org petition is urging Georgia Governor Nathan Deal to reduce sentencing laws in the state. The petition highlights the case of Christopher Adam Charles Emanuel.
Cries of racial bias follow release of U.S. Army’s new grooming policy
The U.S. Army is coming under fired for changes to its grooming policy. Some say it discriminates against black women with natural hairstyles.
’12 Years a Slave’ filming site to become baseball field despite protests
Despite descendants of Solomon Northup protesting the move, a baseball stadium is set to be built on the site where the Academy Award-winning film 12 Years a Slave was shot. Richmond, Va., Mayor Dwight Jones sees the plan as a way of reviving the moribund area.
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.
Petition created to bring charges against bus driver who wrongfully attacked passenger
An online petition has been created in hopes of bringing more serious charges against a Nebraska bus driver who violently beat a passenger. In March, Troy Fischer, 43, was fired from the StarTran Bus Service after brutally attacking and dragging a passenger off a bus for “asking too many questions.” The petition, created by Reynard Allison […]
Nicki Minaj apologizes for depiction of Malcolm X in cover art for single
Yesterday musician Nicki Minaj found herself in the middle of controversy over her choice of photo to promote her single. The artwork for Minaj’s song, “Lookin’ Ass Ni**a” is a reproduction of the iconic photograph of Malcolm X, rifle in hand, looking out of the window of his Queens home, with the song’s title on the left side of […]
It’s Finally Over: No George Zimmerman celebrity fight
After days of deliberation, promoters have decided to cancel the celebrity boxing match featuring former Florida neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman. Zimmerman became known for killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in February 2012. How killing someone translates into celebrity status remains unknown. The highly publicized fight set to take place next month was cancelled after […]
Promoter Damon Feldman to announce if Zimmerman/DMX fight will happen on Tuesday
On Saturday, various media outlets had reported the news that thousands across the nation had been waiting for–the cancellation of the “celebrity” boxing match between former Florida neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman and rapper DMX. Since the announcement of the match, protesters have been steadfast in their quest to put an end to the fight, […]
Zimmerman! We’ve Had Enough!
For those that supported the verdict of the George Zimmerman trial, and believed that Zimmerman was completely in good intention of protecting the neighborhood, honestly, how do you feel NOW? I mean after threatening his wife, the B37 juror putting all to shame, and now this latest antic that Zimmerman has pulled from under his […]
#BBUM students advance movement for more inclusion on campus with petition
Black students at the University of Michigan have advanced their movement for a more inclusive and equal campus. The petition labeled, “University of Michigan: Support Your Black Students,” is addressed to Dr. Mary Sue Coleman, president of the university.