A Detroit party store is under fire after racist images mocking its black customers were posted on instagram. After an investigation, it was discovered that the images were uploaded by the store owner’s son. Despicable.
The Obama Administration has announced a new policy for fighting drug abuse; one that emphasizes treatment over incarceration. The plan will use public health tools to address the root causes of drug use and abuse, and divert offenders to rehabilitation programs.
On his radio show, Rush Limbaugh compared Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to Trayvon Martin, asserting that both have been treated similarly by the media. He claims that in both cases the media painted light, innocent portraits of “bad people.”
Racist incidents blight just about all of Americaās elite institutions. But hereās the thing, if you speak to students of color on these campuses, they are never surprised. So what is it about the culture of these institutions that implicitly encourages this behavior?
According to a new report, graduation rates have increased for several prominent HBCUs; including Spellman, Howard, and Jackson State. However, HBCUs still lag behind the general population in graduation rates.
Despite multiple eye witness stories and the initial police report; the NYPD claims that Tamon Robinson killed himself by running into a stopped police car. In a police report filed just one week after the incident, it is clearly stated that the police vehicle hit Robinson.
Despite Harper High’s much-publicized struggles with violence, two of its students – Deonte Tanner and Brittney Knight – are Harper High’s first Gates Millennium Scholars! They’ll have tuition, room, and board paid for at the college of their choice.
By Maurice Green Though a trivial YouTube superstar, for the purpose of this discussion, Antoine Dodson provided some insightful advice when he said, āHIDE YO KIDS!ā Why? The police have invaded our schools.
Vicksburg, MS mayoral candidate Linda Fondren has admitted to working as a prostitute 30 years ago; her current husband was actually one of her clients. She believes her past should not disqualify her from public office, and hopes her success will inspire others to turn their lives around.
In a recent interview, former President George W. Bush doubled down on his legacy, asserting that he has no reason to apologize for or defend any of his actions (or inaction) during his controversial presidency.
Boots Riley from the Coup, Jasiri X, and MarkĀ Gonzales at theĀ Run It Back: Remembering and Reimagining Hip-Hop as Social Activism panel in SanĀ Francisco (Photo by Open Line Media)Ā Last week we celebrated the birthdays of 2 of Hip-Hop’s founding fathers and icons, DJ Kool Herc and Afrika Bambaataa. This got me reflecting on the origins […]
Many of us may not be familiar with the name Ginger Howard; but that may quickly change in the coming month. At just 18 years-old, golf prodigy Ginger Howard is the youngest member of the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association). And her younger sister Robi (16) may be right behind her.
