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Chair of Florida ‘Stand Your Ground’ Hearings is a Staunch Supporter of the Policy
The man chosen to chair hearings on Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ law is Rep. Matt Gaetz, a staunch supporter of the law: “I don’t support changing one damn comma of the ‘Stand Your Ground’ law. …It would be reactionary and dangerous to make Floridians less safe to pacify uninformed protesters.”
Project NIA’s Youth-Friendly Reader About the Trayvon Martin Case
Project NIA has collected some of the most interesting and valuable information, commentary and artistic reflections out there on the Trayvon Martin case into a reader geared towards young people. It’s a great resource for educating and empowering our youth in the wake of this tragedy.
Jackie Robinson Statue Vandalized w/ Swastika, Racial Slurs
This morning, news surfaced that a statue of Jackie Robinson was vandalized with racial slurs and swastikas.
B. Scott Sues BET For Forcing Him to Change Attire at Awards Show
B. Scott is suing BET for forcing him to change his attire before hosting the 2013 BET Awards Red Carpet special.
Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Campaign to Release Hip Hop Album to Fight Childhood Obesity
In her latest effort to combat childhood obesity, First Lady Michelle Obama is set to release a 19-track album of mostly hip-hop songs to further her Let’s Move! campaign.
HBO Comedy Series Starring Issa Rae in the Works
Issa Rae is reportedly collaborating with Larry Wilson on a HBO comedy series.
Donald Trump Confused about Why Blacks Can Say ‘Cracker’ but Whites Can’t Use the N-word
In the wake of Charlie Rangel’s use of the term “cracker,” Donald Trump complained that African American Democrats can say “cracker”, but when a white person uses the N-word it’s a scandal: “If Charlie or whoever it was was a Republican and they made that statement, they’d be resigning from office right now”
New LAPD Program Allows Officers to Come Face-to-Face w/ Community Members on Racial Profiling
The LAPD has announced a new program where officers can come face-to-face with community members who accuse them of racial profiling. The Community-Employee Mediation Pilot program will allow both sides to see things from the other’s perspective. Neither party is required to agree with one another; and only conflicts that don’t involve use of force, […]
George Zimmerman Stopped for Speeding; Had a Gun in the Car
George Zimmerman was pulled over by Texas police officers and managed to survive the ordeal, which is more than we can say about black men who deal with Zimmerman or the police. Of course he had a gun. And of course he asked the officers if they recognized him:
11-Year Old Dovonta Andrews Is Shot While Shielding 5-Year Old Friend from Bullet
11-year old Dovonta Andrews is in the hospital recovering from a bullet wound he sustained after shielding his 5-year old friend with his body.
Trayvon Martin’s Parents Call Juror B29 Comments ‘Devastating’
The parents of the late Trayvon Martin has responded to the widely-reported revelations from Juror B29, who recently proclaimed that George Zimmerman “got away with murder,” and that she owes an apology to Trayvon Martin’s family
Black on Black Shaming: A Response to Romany Malco Sympathizers
Sometimes Black folks are so hard on Black folks. To much attention and fanfare, actor Romany Malco published an article last week in Huff Post outlining his take on the Trayvon Martin case. In a crisp and spirited litany, Malco aligned himself with the chorus of folks who have decided that the Trayvon Martin case […]