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Gabourey Sidibe’s moving speech on confidence
To say that Gabourey Sidibe knows confidence would be an understatement. As an actress that doesn’t fit Hollywood’s standard of beauty, the 30-year-old “American Horror Story” star is the epitome of optimism. At this year’s Gloria Awards, the star gave a powerful speech about self-esteem, confidence and knowledge of self.
Report: Juvenile Justice in Illinois–A Data Snapshot
Project Nia has released a report that provides an overview of juvenile justice in Illinois. The report is intended to offer a brief primer for those who want to better understand how many young people across the state come to end up in the criminal punishment system.
Video: LSU gymnast steals show, video goes viral
LSU gymnast Lloiminicia Hall is a floor exercise phenom. A junior, Hall scored a perfect 10, her third of the season, on the floor, helping lead her team to a regional title. The video of her performance has gone viral:
Singer Dencia not so thrilled about Lupita Nyong’o’s Lancôme deal
South African singer Dencia took to Twitter following news of Lupita Nyong’o’s history-making deal with Lancôme. Dencia, who has been criticized for endorsing a skin bleaching cream, released the following tweet:
Update: Dwyane Wade responds to Kobe Bryant’s comments about Trayvon Martin
Last week, Kobe Bryant sparked criticism for his comments about the Miami Heat’s “rushed” support of Trayvon Martin. The Florida teen was murdered in February 2012 when returning home from a convenience store. He was found to be unarmed, and was wearing a hoodie. The Miami Heat wore their best hoodies in support of Martin. […]
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.
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.
With just 35 students, Morris Brown remains open
Morris Brown College lost its accreditation in 2003. They also lost most of their student population. But during a time when the future of many HBCUs remains unclear, the institution remains open with just 35 students.
3 Peat: Venus Williams claims Dubai championship title once again
For the third time, Venus Williams took home the WTA title at the Dubai Championships in an impressive 6-3, 6-0 victory over France’s Alize Cornet. The win is Williams’ 45th career WTA title.
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.
Obama signs executive order raising minimum wage for federal contract workers
President Obama signed an executive order raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour for U.S government contract workers. In his State of the Union address, the president mentioned his push for a higher minimum wage for federal contract workers, and the move fulfills his promise.
African-American woman finds noose in cubicle
A Washington County, Oregon woman found a noose in her cubicle at her office. Vanessa Savage entered her job at Washington County’s housing authority and saw the noose, from her supervisor, attached with a note that said “termination notice.”