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California state government departments will be prohibited from displaying or selling items that carry the Confederate flag. The state’s Assembly passed the bill Monday. 

More than 150 Rutgers University students protested the selection of former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice Monday with an all-day sit-in. Rice is slated to speak at this year’s commencement ceremony on May 18. 

This post originally appeared on Mother Jones. It was written by Marc Bookman, and appears under the title, “This Man is About to Die Because an Alcoholic Lawyer Botched His Case.” By: Marc Bookman When people recount their alcohol consumption after a night on the town, or even a serious bender, they usually think about […]

According to Federal prosecutors, deputies of a North Carolina sheriff accused of illegally targeting Latino drivers shared links to a racist video game where players shoot people entering the country illegally, including children and pregnant women. 

St. Louis native LaVena Johnson of was a bubbly, intelligent young woman who had high hopes of making an impact while serving her country. As a member of the military, Johnson served overseas in Iraq, just shortly after the U.S. embarked on the Iraq war. Her tragic dreams were cut short when she was found […]

With the recent release and acclaim of Oscar-favorite 12 Years A Slave, I found myself mentally revisiting Django Unchained by Quentin Tarantino. Not because I think there are any worthwhile parallels to draw between the two films, but rather because the brilliance and scope of 12 Years actually exposed Django for what it truly was, […]

Activism does not have an age restriction, and a group of young activists in Florida are proving that statement to be true. The Dream Defenders have teamed up with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to combat the controversial “Stand Your Ground” laws that exist in the country.

Don’t miss RACE. JUSTICE. POWER: THROUGH THE LENS OF THE TRAYVON MARTIN CASE AND ITS RELEVANCE TO CHICAGO; a teach-in that will delve into the underlying issues that surround the Trayvon Martin tragedy and what it represents. ARTS INCUBATOR – 301 EAST GARFIELD BLVD. – WEDNESDAY, JULY 17, 2013. – 7:00 P.M. – 9:30 P.M.

  It was the wise Martin Luther King Jr. that stated, “injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Though explicitly referring to the active disenfranchisement of Black people in the 60’s, this powerful quote provides much truth in the context of urban violence. As a nation, our discourse on urban violence has been exceptionally […]

NYPD Detective Hassan Hamdy, who shot and killed unarmed National Guardsman Noel Palonco (Photo by Victor Alcom) Remember last week when the world was riveted by the exploits of ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner? Many felt that the support of Dorner’s quest to expose the corruption and racism in the LAPD was unwarranted because he killed innocent people. One author […]

One year ago, the incomparable Whitney Houston passed away. Without question, among the finest vocalists ever. Her talent was undeniable, and she is still beloved and missed by fans across the globe. Rest in peace, Whitney.

Dr. West believes that that invoking Dr. King’s legacy during the inauguration was pure political calculation, since Dr. King would probably disagree with much of Obama’s foreign and domestic policy. Do you agree? Would Dr. King approve of Obama’s conduct as President?