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Report: black girls more likely to be punished in school than whites
According to a recent report by the National Black Women’s Justice Institute, black girls are more likely to be punished for being “un-ladylike” and seen by teachers as “loud, defiant, and precocious.”
Black and Dangerous: a list of times where whites blamed crime on a phantom black
It is dangerous to be black in America. Many of us can’t even walk down the street without getting racially profiled. If you’re a black man, the chances of you being blamed for a crime are magnified. Your Black World compiled a list called “10 Times a White Person Blamed Their Crime on a Phantom Black Person.” […]
Study: black women have more financial burdens than whites
According to a survey conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation and the Washington Post, African American women experience more difficulties with their finances than white females. The survey cites a lack of confidence in acquiring a good job and education as the primary reasons for the gap.
For fourth straight year, Chicago high school graduates all college-bound
Chicago hasn’t been receiving the best attention for its educational offerings to students in the city. But one college preparatory academy is continuing to make leaps and bounds. For the fourth straight year, Urban Prep Charter Academies’ campuses in Englewood and University Village will be sending its entire senior class to college this fall.
Amber Alert: Police continue search for 8-year-old Relisha Rudd
An Amber Alert is still in effect for 8-year-old Relisha Tenau Rudd. The Metropolitan Police Department Youth Division confirmed a white 1976 GMC pick-up was found by Prince George’s County Police in Hyattsville early Friday. Officials believe the vehicle was the last known mode of transportation that the child and her abductor were traveling […]
Video: Damon Dash calls out reporters for portrayal of black men
Damon Dash gave reporters a piece of his mind when discussing the role of media in undermining the image of the black man. The Rockefeller Records co-founder was recently bombarded by a group of reporters who asked him about a lawsuit that had been filed against him.
Video: cops shown breaking student’s arm
A police officer in Texas has been placed on administrative leave without pay following an incident at West Brook High School. Beaumont Independent School district Officer Steve Rivers was placed on leave following an investigation of the March 7 incident that lead to the breaking of a student’s arm.
Video: Documentary explores vilification, fear of black men
There are countless examples of black men being portrayed as people who you should be afraid of. Studies show that black men are viewed as less innocent than their white counterparts, and more threatening to the general population. But a new documentary is challenging that notion. “Afraid of Dark” takes an honest look at […]
Openly gay rapper featured on David Letterman
An openly gay New York-based rapper made his network TV debut on Letterman last week. Le1f, who made a name for himself by calling out Macklemore, performed his upbeat single “Wut.” Gawker highlights the significance of the move.
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.
At least 2 dead in NYC building explosion
An explosion that leveled two New York City apartment buildings has killed at least two people and injured 17 others. The NYPD says two females died in the East Harlem blast.
‘Ban Bossy’ campaign seeks to empower young girls to become leaders
In an effort to reclaim the word “leader” for young girls, organizers of a new campaign are encouraging everyone to ban the word “bossy.”