Beloved anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela has been admitted to a hospital for a lung infection. At 94 years-old, Mandela’s health has steadily declined in recent years. Please join us in keeping Mr. Mandela in your prayers.
Today, the Supreme Court will hear arguments concerning the constitutionality of the California Prop 8 marriage ban. What do you think the SCOTUS will decide? Will the legalization of same-sex marriage come to fruition soon?
Today is the beginning of a trial that determines the constitutionality of New York’s controversial Stop-and-Frisk policy.. Opponents of the policy say it is racist and unconstitutional. The city of New York says its an essential tool to combat crime.
Featured on NPR program Tell Me More, Aisha and Chris discuss their experiences as young people growing up in Chicago, the systemic challenges young people face, and what they’d like to hear from President Obama tomorrow. Check it out!
An amazing new mobile phone app allows users to record and document a stop and frisk encounter, share the incident with other users, and report police misconduct. The app was created by the NYCLU to empower New Yorkers to hold the NYPD accountable for abusive behavior
At a march in honor of Hadiya Pendleton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and other civic leaders, implored President Obama to use his voice and influence to lead a national conversation on the crisis of gun violence in his hometown.
The NAACP has come out against NYC’s restrictions on sugary drinks. And their close financial ties to the beverage industry have many calling into question their commitment to the needs of the community. Is the NAACP looking out for the community here, or their own bottom line?
By Rashad J. Smith The 1991 Superbowl rendition of the Star Spangled Banner sung by the late Whitney Houston had the entire Nation in an uproar. Either you loved and supported the performance or you despised it because the infamous accusation turned fact that Ms. Houston pre-recorded the audio. While the controversy couldn’t be ignored, neither […]
According to NBC News, UN envoy Susan Rice has dropped out of the running for the position of Secretary of State, citing partisan politics as the reason.
Representative Jim Clyburn asserted that the attacks on UN Ambassador Susan Rice are race-based. He points to the uncalled fore use of terms like “lazy” and “incompetent” to describe Rice; words historically used to undermine African Americans. What do you think?
he ever-vigilant site Mother Jones has again shared a recording from a Mitt Romney fundraiser, this one from a private event held in March. In it, Romney and his wife try to convince their audience that President Obama is immature and an enemy of business.
The Stop and Frisk policy is not only racist but violates the civil liberties of citizens, especially black and brown youth. Although the above mentioned recording is rare, reports indicate that what we hear isn’t. This tactic needs to be ABOLISHED.
