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The Idea Revolution: How Youth of Color Will Build Our Future
Writing for the Huffington Post, Brandon Hill says that the gap between rich and poor students may deprive the world of significant contributions from youth of color.
Why, Phylicia? Bye, Phylicia.
For Disrupting Dinner Parties, Dominique Hazzard writes that Phylicia Rashad’s comments were a missed opportunity to show that it is possible to defend the contributions of the Cosby Show without throwing women under the bus.
One Million to Lose Food Stamp Benefits
According to a new report from the CBPP, one million people will lose SNAP benefits before the end of 2016.
Reforms target job barriers for ex-offenders
Adeshina Emmanuel of the Chicago Reporter, explores the possible reforms that may eliminate job barriers for ex-offenders.
‪#‎ByePhylicia‬: Phylicia Rashad Breaks Silence, Supports Bill Cosby
Phylicia Rashad, who played Claire Huxtable on The Cosby Show, broke her silence during an interview with Showbiz 411. “Forget these women. What you’re seeing is the destruction of a legacy. And I think it’s orchestrated. I don’t know why or who’s doing it, but it’s the legacy. And it’s a legacy that is so important to the […]
The Co-Opt
2015 is upon us and though the year is new the racism isn’t. With all the twitter commotion over Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks, I decided to weigh in on the issue. Enjoy!
NYPD Strategy: Be Strict on Small Crimes to Deter Major Ones; Critics Say Policy Targets Blacks
The following piece is from The Root. It was written by Diana Ozemebhoya Eromosele. By: Diana Ozemebhoya Eromosele Critics say the “broken windows” approach that New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton is defending is nothing but a regurgitation of the stop-and-frisk policy that targeted African-American and Hispanic men.
Petition: remove Target ad advertising ‘Annie’ movie
A Change.org petition is calling for Target to remove an ad that they say disrespects “Annie” actress Quvenzhané Wallis. The brand’s recent ads shows a white model despite Wallis being in the lead role.
Egypt bans ‘Exodus’ movie for historical inaccuracies
Egypt has banned the showing of the film “Exodus: Gods and Kings” in the country due to historical inaccuracies.
Five times in 2014 when students stood up for their beliefs
The following piece is from Huffington Post. It was written by Rebecca Klein. By: Rebecca Klein Students around the country have clearly been paying attention in civics class. This past year saw a number of instances where high school students refused to leave political activism to the adults. Whether or not you agree with […]
Justice Department to review Dontra Hamilton death
The family of a mentally ill black Milwaukee man who was fatally shot by a white police officer in April said Tuesday they are hopeful the officer will be charged after the Justice Department announced it will review the case for civil rights violations. Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm said Monday that his […]
Shaneka Thompson Isn’t Just ‘a Woman in Baltimore’
The following piece is from The Root. It was written by Demetria Lucas D’Oyley. By: Demetria Lucas D’Oyley Shaneka Nicole Thompson’s name should be familiar to you by now—but it isn’t.