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Video: study reveals just how much people don’t understand racism
According to a report released by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, many people don’t understand, nor believe that systematic racism persists.
Poll: drivers in Portland show racial bias towards pedestrians
Racial bias goes beyond education, employment, health care and criminal sentencing according to a new study of traffic psychology. The study was conducted in downtown Portland by Portland State University and University of Arizona.
Former gang member earns degree, among school’s first graduating class
Jamil Boldian, Krishaun Branch and Rayvaughn Hines are among Urban Prep High School’s first graduating class to receive college degrees. The all-male charter school is housed in Chicago’s Englewood community.
Erika Hayes James becomes Emory Business School’s first black female dean
Erika Hayes James will make history by becoming Emory’s Goizueta Business School’s first African-American female dean. The appointment is the first of its kind among top business school programs.
Mother earns college degree same week as son
A mother and son will both walk across the stage to receive their degrees from Chicago State University. Aaron Williams, 22, and his mother Tonya, 48, will collect their bachelor’s degrees on Thursday.
Study: Public, police view black youth as older, less innocent than whites
New research released by the American Psychological Association reveals that both members of the public and law enforcement officials view black youth, particularly black boys, as less innocent than their white counterparts.
Sports reporter Pam Oliver brushes off criticism about hair
Many football lovers took time away from the game to make fun of FOX Sports reporter Pam Oliver’s hair. Last month during the NFC Championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and the San Francisco 49ers, fans used social media as a tool express their disapproval. Oliver has finally responded to the criticism, which took shape […]
From tragedy to inspiration: woman who grew up in foster system defies odds
LaQuana Chappelle’s best friend overdosed on sleeping pills when she was just 15. She was lying right next to her when she did it, as the girls were wards of New York City’s foster care system. Chappelle understood why her best friend claimed her own life as she herself had been under more than 40 roofs […]
Mom loses son, earns college degree in his honor
Anthony Olbert would have started college this fall, but his life was tragically cut short when he was killed by his mother’s husband five years ago. In honor of her slain son’s memory, Michela Duplechain has decided to earn her college degree.
Jay Z turns 44 today, goes vegan
It’s Jay Z’s 44th birthday today, and what do you give the man who has everything? A new diet! Hov announced that for his birthday this year, he and Beyonce plan to go vegan for the next 22 days.
Southern University researcher receives $900,000 to prevent AIDS
Dr. Alma Thornton is the director of the Center for Social Research at Southern University Baton Rouge. She was recently awarded a three-year, $900,000 federal grant to assist in the prevention of HIV/AIDS and substance abuse.
Thessalonika Arzu-Embry Set to Graduate from College at 14-Years Old
At just 14-years old, Great Lakes, Illinois native Thessalonika Arzu-Embry is set to graduate from college. She’ll receive a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology from Chicago State University.