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Southern University researcher receives $900,000 to prevent AIDS
Dr. Alma Thornton is the director of the Center for Social Research at Southern University Baton Rouge. She was recently awarded a three-year, $900,000 federal grant to assist in the prevention of HIV/AIDS and substance abuse.
Hampton University student carries papers to prove she can wear a hijab
A Hampton University student says she has to prove that she is Muslim in order to attend school. Melona Clarke wears a hijab as part of her faith, but if she doesn’t have documentation to prove it, she will get kicked off campus.
Dear black men: #yourlifematters
Dear black men, YOU matter. That’s what the latest viral campaign is seeking to remind men of color of. The Your Life Matters campaign was created in response to the George Zimmerman verdict in July. It’s goal is “to communicate to young black men that their lives have value.
UT students hold bake sale in protest of affirmative action
The University of Texas at Austin’s campus is buzzing after a group of conservative students held a bake sale. UT’s chapter of Young Conservatives sold more than baked goods. They delivered their clear-cut stance on affirmative action at the school by charging customers based on their race.
Chris Brown speaks out in support of gay rights
Chris Brown’s Twitter is always in the spotlight, and it’s usually because of controversial statements made by the singer.
But this week, he tweeted in support of gay rights to a campaign in Africa.
Pennsylvania professor: ‘Government shutdown due to GOP racism’
Anthea Butler is an associate professor at the University of Pennsylvania. She’s quite famous for calling God a racist after the George Zimmerman verdict. Now the instructor is making headlines for her views on why the government shutdown is happening.
Fifth man charged in mass shooting at Chicago park
A fifth man has been charged in connection to a mass shooting that injured 13 people including a 3-year-old child. David Logan, 22, was arrested Wednesday and charged with unlawful use of a weapon and obstructing justice.
Decrease in Black Enrollment At University of Michigan After Affirmative Action Ban
The University of Michigan has seen a decline in black student enrollment since discontinuing their affirmative action program. Black enrollment is down 30 percent at undergraduate and law schools.
Hundreds March Against Racism At University of Alabama
In an attempt to desegregate campus Greek-letter organizations, hundreds gathered in protest at the University of Alabama. The marchers traveled from the university library to the administration building where the president’s office is located, and stood behind a banner that read “Last stand in the schoolhouse door.”
Another Angry Black Woman? This British Interviewer Thinks So
Supermodel-turned-activist Naomi Campbell has launched a campaign to highlight the lack of models of color on catwalks.During an interview with British media entity Channel 4 News, Campbell stressed the importance of diversifying the field. But the interviewer subtly accused her of being just another angry black woman.
Homeless Man Returns $40,000, Fundraiser Started In His Honor
Glen James, a homeless man living in Boston turned in more that $40,000 in traveler’s checks and cash to police. Because of that, a fundraising campaign has been started in his honor.
Boris Kodjoe’s Deal Breaker? Weight Gain
Usually cheating, abuse and drug habits come to mind as deal breakers in a relationship. Actor/Model Boris Kodjoe has a less intense reason. Kodjoe recently opened up to television personality Cherise Nicole about his marriage no-no and let’s just say it’s more likely to happen than not.