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Guest Post: Why Some Chicago Hospitals Won’t Treat Victims Of Gun Violence
The following post was written by researchers at Instant Checkmate, a public records search service. By: Instant Checkmate Kevin Perry, 26, was one of three recent victims of gun violence in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. He and two others were inside a vehicle when a masked man approached them and opened fire. All three are in stable condition, but […]
Justice Department to investigate mysterious death of Texas man
The U.S. Department of Justice has stepped in to investigate the mysterious death of a Texas physical therapist who disappeared late last year. Alfred Wright, 28, a resident of Jasper, Texas was last seen alive November 7 when he stopped at a liquor store because he was having car trouble.
Atlanta Braves stadium moves to more white, affluent neighborhood
In an effort to be closer to the team’s fan base, the Atlanta Braves is moving its stadium. The stadium will be in the midst of more developing restaurants and other amenities, but the move leaves the predominantly black neighborhood that the stadium has called home in bad economic shape.
College student uses internet in hopes of renting a family for the holidays
26-year-old Jackie Turner only desires one thing for Christmas, and that’s to celebrate it with a family. The William Jessup University student has lived a life of emotional, sexual and physical abuse, and describing her situation as one that produced a product of a broken home is an understatement. Jackie has no family, so she […]
‘Red Tail’ Pilot celebrated at Veterans Day event
Downtown Orlando celebrated Veterans Day on Saturday with one very special star in attendance. 93-year-old Air Force Col. Charles McGee was clad in a black bomber jacket embroidered with the words “Tuskegee Airmen” in gold over his heart as he snapped photos with the crowd.
Jason Collins – NBA’s First Active, Openly Gay Player – May Get Signed
Openly gay, NBA free agent Jason Collins may have a new home after reports of the Detroit Pistons expressing interest in the journeyman have surfaced. While Collins hasn’t been signed officially yet, this seems like a step towards inclusivity in professional sports.
Zimmerman Jurors Were Given Hours of Unsupervised Time w/ Family and Friends
The jury from the George Zimmerman trial were reportedly allowed to spend hours s of alone time with friends and family: “It only takes two seconds for an inappropriate comment to be made to a juror by a family member inadvertently or otherwise to possibly affect the verdict, how they look at the case…”
Michelle Obama at Bowie State: Too many young people “fantasize about being a baller or a rapper”
During her commencement speech at Bowie State, The FLOTUS called out black youth for fantasizing about being a “baller or a rapper,” and called for a renewed hunger for education.
Mourners Gather at Memorial Service for Malcolm Shabazz
A memorial gathering is under way for Malcolm Shabazz, the grandson of Malcolm X. Shabazz was murdered in Mexico City last week. Once again, an unbelievably tragic situation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Shabazz family. Rest in Peace, Malcolm
We Didn’t Create the Closet: Raising the Stakes for ‘Coming Out’
For many of us in the LGBTQ community, Jason Collins offers a grand celebratory moment. Quite simply, he announced, “I’m black. And I’m gay,” and disputably became the “the first active male athlete in a major U. S. team sport to come out of the closet.” Though he might be the first active male athlete, […]
NBA Player Jason Collins Comes Out: “I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.”
Washington Wizards Center Jason Collins has become to first openly gay player in a major American team sport: “”I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay.” Kudos to Jason Collins for taking such an important step forward; both for himself and for so many others.
Emmett Till’s Family Write Open Letter to Lil Wayne
The family of the late Emmett Till have penned an open letter to Lil Wayne, challenging the Young Money emcee to address the controversy surrounding the lyrics, and imploring him to help educate others on the story of Emmett Till. Do you think Wayne should respond? Will he?