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Report: Asians keep a dollar in community 120 longer than blacks
According to a report released by the Nielsen Company, Asians keep a dollar in their community 120 times longer than blacks. The report, “The State of the African American Consumer,” takes a look at the spending habits of blacks in the country.
This HBCU is 90% white
You would think that most of a Historically Black Colleges and University’s (HBCUs) student population would mainly consist of African-American students. But there are some HBCUs where blacks make up just a small amount of the student body population. Bluefield State College is one of them.
Obama renames African Leaders Program after Nelson Mandela
President Obama will rename a program designed to foster a new generation of young African leaders after late former South African President Nelson Mandela. Obama is expected to announce the name change at a town hall-style event Monday in Washington.
Doc Rivers to quit job as Clippers coach if Donald Sterling still owns team
According the Los Angeles Clippers interim CEO Dick Parsons, coach Doc Rivers will quit if Donald Sterling is still the owner by the start of the next basketball season. Although Donald Sterling’s wife Shelly sold the franchise to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, Donald Sterling has issued a lawsuit, claiming that Mrs. Sterling did not […]
Update: Marissa Alexander denied new hearing, still faces 60 years in prison
A Florida judge has denied Marissa Alexander a new self-defense hearing after finding that the recent addition of a “warning shot” provision to the state’s Stand Your Ground law could not be applied retroactively. The law allows someone to fire without retreat if they have a “reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great […]
Tony Dungy on Michael Sam: ‘I wouldn’t want to deal with all of it’
Former NFL coach and current NBC commentator Tony Dungy is in the news for saying that he wouldn’t have drafted Michael Sam, the first openly gay player to be drafted by the NFL.
Justice for Renisha McBride: jury selection for Ted Wafer trial to begin
A Michigan man who shot an unarmed black woman as she sought help after a car wreck is set to start trial Monday. A judge and jury will determine if Ted Wafer, 55, used deadly force based on a reasonable fear that he was at risk when he shot and killed Renisha McBride.
Tupac musical ‘Holler If Ya Hear Me’ canceled after just six weeks
After just six weeks on Broadway, Holler If Ya Hear Me will close. The Tupac-inspired musical infused the late musician’s lyrics into an urban setting which took an in-depth look into the struggles of a neglected community.
Child band Unlocking the Truth lands $2 million record deal
The metal band Unlocking the Truth has just landed a record deal. The 8th graders have signed a deal with Sony Music that could be worth nearly $2 million for the tween trio.
After 30 years, police torture victim still fighting for rights
30 years have passed since Chicago police officers tortured Darrell Cannon into falsely confessing to taking part in a murder, and he is still fighting the legal battle of his life.
LaVerne Cox makes history yet again: becomes first transgender woman nominated for Emmy
Laverne Cox has just made history. Cox has become the first transgender person to be nominated for an Emmy. Cox is up for the “Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series” for her work on the Netflix hit, Orange is the New Black. The show received 12 nominations.
It’s time: end the ban on gay blood donors
The following post originally appears on RedEye under the title, “End the ban on gay blood donors.” It was written by Zach Stafford. By: Zach Stafford The first time I tried to give blood, I was turned away. It was my freshman year of college. A friend in my dorm told me about an […]