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Model poses in blackface, ethnicwear for Vogue
Will the racially insensitive act of Blackface ever die? Doesn’t seem like it will. Earlier this week we wrote about a Kentucky assistant pastor who dressed in Blackface for a boxing match. Now, the latest method of offense is brought to us by Vogue Italia.
2 women dead: community pleads for answers with canvassing, prayer vigil
Community members in Port Bolivar, Texas are pleading for the killer(s) of a lesbian couple to come forward. 24-year-old Crystal Jackson and her girlfriend Britney Cosby, 24, were murdered. Their bodies were found left next to a dumpster last week.
Caribbean countries sue former colonizers for reparations
Several Caribbean countries have decided to sue their former colonizers for reparations. According to an AP report, political leaders voted unanimously to pursue a lawsuit and have hired a law firm to help them with the effort.
Universities may see cut from budget for assigning LGBT coursework
A few lawmakers in South Carolina want to make an example out of two of the state’s public universities. Stop assigning materials to students that contain homosexual themes, or see a cut to your funding.
BYP Memo: Ukraine, Russia, and Support for Military Conflict Among America’s Youth
War has been a nearly constant feature of American life since 9/11. The ongoing dispute between Russia and Ukraine over the Crimean region has once again raised questions about the U.S. role in the world.
BYP Memo: Ukraine, Russia, and Support for Military Conflict Among America’s Youth
War has been a nearly constant feature of American life since 9/11. The ongoing dispute between Russia and Ukraine over the Crimean region has once again raised questions about the U.S. role in the world. Some critics of the Obama administration, such as Senator John McCain, argue that the U.S. needs to demonstrate its […]
Black History Month 2014: Some Thoughts
By: Kai M. Green Black History month is intimately connected to the lives and stories of everyday Black people. The goal of Black History month is to validate the knowledges and stories of Black people, stories which are often erased and/or invalidated by Eurocentric accounts of history. It was a month to reeducate the country and the world […]
Man moves into lawyer’s home after being scammed
A South Florida man who was ripped off by his lawyer has been rewarded with his home. Patrick Coulton was arrested on drug conspiracy charges in 2008. He hired attorneys Peter Mayas and Emmanuel Roy to represent him.
Chicago’s Goodman Theater to honor Trayvon Martin with 10 short plays
Today marks two years since Trayvon Martin’s life was tragically cut short. In honor of the slain teen, Chicago’s Goodman Theater will stage a night of short plays about the killing.
Report: The long-term health effects of bullying
According to a recent report, kids who are victims of bullying have worse mental and physical health, more symptoms of depression and lower self-worth. As time progresses, the symptoms become more prevalent.
Bill would allow spanking in Kansas classrooms that leave marks
A Kansas lawmaker wants to make it legal for teachers and caregivers to spank children. House member Gail Finney, D-Wichita, said the bill was designed with restoring parental rights in mind.
Hundreds of Missouri supporters turn out for ‘Stand with Sam’ event for gay football player
Hundreds of University of Missouri students, administrators and Columbia residents gathered along Faurot Field Saturday in support of former MU Football player Michael Sam on Saturday. Sam recently came out last week, and a group from Kansas was scheduled to protest the move.