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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.
Activists push for equality with ‘Voters Bill of Rights’ in Ohio
Civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton visited Cincinnati Thursday to push for equal rights for voters in Ohio. Sharpton led the Ohio Voters Bill of Rights petition drive at Word of Deliverance Family Life Center in Forest Park.
New Jersey woman’s SUV vandalized with racist graffiti, tires slashed
A New Jersey woman’s vehicle was vandalized and spray-painted with racial epithets, including the N-word earlier this week. Marcella Seachrist walked out of her home Monday morning to see the offensive language painted across her 1996 Jeep. The culprits also slashed the woman’s tires.
In Rolling Stone interview, Elton John reveals his desire to make hip hop music
During an interview with Rolling Stone long-time singer-songwriter Elton John revealed his desire to make hip hop music.
Faculty at Rutgers vote to cancel Condoleezza Rice’s commencement speech
Some members of Rutgers University voted to cancel plans for Condoleezza Rice to speak at the May’s commencement ceremony. Professors at Rutgers-Newark voted to call on the administration to disinvite the former Secretary of State because of her role in the Iraq war.
Discrimination lawsuit settled with black NYC firefighters, city
A group of black firefighters that sued New York City for discrimination has been awarded millions for the incidents. The ruling means that minority fire department applicants will be eligible to receive back pay totaling $98 million.
Juicy J plans to start scholarship foundation
Rapper Juicy J is planning to start the Juicy J Scholarship Foundation. The North Memphis, Tennessee entertainer recently awarded a 19-year-old college student a $50,000 twerking scholarship.
Report: Florida has never executed a white person for killing a black person
According to a report released by the ACLU, Florida has never executed a white person for killing a black person since allowing the death penalty in 1976. 84 Floridians have been executed since 1976.
Update: lost Malaysia Airlines flight path altered by computer
A missing Malaysia Airlines flight may have been diverted from its original path via computer. Flight 370 has been missing since March 8.
St. Louis man records police officers as they harass, seek to plant evidence on him
A north St. Louis man claims he was unfairly targeted, harassed and detained by police officers. 21-year-old Terry Robinson said officers saw him outside in the Blair neighborhood, handcuffed him and pretended to drive back to the police station.
Free Marissa: Color of Change calls for firing of Florida State Prosecutor Angela Corey
Marissa Alexander remains free on bond pending a new trial regarding the firing of a warning shot over the head of her abusive husband. The case has garnered national attention, with not just Florida’s stand your ground law at the forefront, but also Alexander’s story. The domestic violence survivor and mother of three was sentenced […]
Report: Fewer black, Latino students admitted to NYC’s top schools
The number of black and Latino students admitted to some of New York City’s most selective schools fell sharply over the past year. The findings come as part of a report released by the Department of Education.