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In Ezell Ford shooting death, protesters continue to demand answers
Hundreds of protesters rallied outside of the Los Angeles Police Department’s headquarters over the death of an unarmed man fatally shot by police last week. Ezell Ford, 25, was killed during a confrontation with police on Aug. 11. Demonstrators called for a complete investigation into his death.
Update: Name of Michael Brown shooter released, police suggest possible robbery connection to slain teen
Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson said six-year veteran Darren Wilson is the police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown on Friday. Wilson, who is from the St. Louis area, has no history of disciplinary action.
City’s first openly lesbian councilwoman called ‘filth’ and ‘dirt’ during meetings
An openly gay city council member was called “filth” and “dirt” due to her sexual orientation by a heckler at a public meeting last month. The comments were directed at Vice Mayor Jovanka Beckles, Richmond California’s first openly lesbian councilwoman.
We need more black male teachers, but how do we get them?
The following post was written by Dr. Travis Bristol, a former high school English teacher in New York City public schools and teacher educator with the Boston Teacher Residency program. He is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Stanford Center for Opportunity Policy in Education (SCOPE), and his research focuses on the intersection of race […]
Woman firefighter becomes first female featured in Calender of Heroes
A Bronx, New York woman has become the first female firefighter to be featured in the FDNY Calendar of Heroes. Danae Mines, an 11-year veteran, said she was told the honor was reserved for men only.
Broadway musical featuring songs from Tupac set for June 19
A new Broadway musical will feature songs and poetry of the late Tupac Shakur.
Author Sam Greenlee dead at 83
Author Sam Greenlee, best known for his work, The Spook Who Sat by the Door, died at his home in Chicago on Monday. He was 83.
Mother of homeless man who ‘baked to death’ in jail files lawsuit
The mother of a mentally ill, homeless veteran who was found dead in a New York City jail cell that overheated due to an equipment malfunction plans to file a $25 million wrongful death lawsuit against the city. Alma Murdough’s attorney, Derek Sells, said he will also request that the city preserve all 911 recording […]
Division 1 basketball star Derrick Gordon comes out
Derrick Gordon, a sophomore at the University of Massachusetts, has become the first openly gay player in men’s Division I college basketball. A few days ago, Gordon came out to his family and teammates. He has now gone public with his sexuality.
BYP 100’s Albert Sykes to receive Fannie Lou Hamer Humanitarian Award
The Fannie Lou Hamer Institute will recognize six agents of change during its 2014 Fannie Lou Hamer Humanitarian Awards Luncheon on Friday. The honorees will receive the Fannie Lou Hamer Humanitarian Award, and BYP 100 member Albert Sykes is among them.
Report: Disparities in U.S. schools still a barrier for minorities
Sixty years ago, the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans have the right to the same educational benefits as whites. But according to civil rights data released by the Education Department, inequities for blacks and other minorities and those with disabilities still exist.
Minnesota cop in trouble for ‘racist’ Facebook posts
A Minneapolis police officer is getting a lot of unwanted attention after posting a few Facebook statuses that some say is racist. Joseph Ming Klimmek, a 5-year veteran, has a few people questioning whether or not he is fit for the job after sharing an article about weekend murders.