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Brookings Institute finds poverty has decreased in the US, but not for everyone
A recent study by the Brookings Institute on poverty last year shows that for the 4th year in a row, overall poverty numbers in America are falling. The catch, however, is that the decline isn’t spread evenly.
Here’s a list of 20 of the dopest Black comics set to takeover 2018. You’re welcome!
By Terrence Sage The following is a list of comics either ongoing or releasing this year. It is focused on either Black creative teams penning the adventures of superheroes, or comics that star Black superheroes in a prominent light!
Ohio teacher fired after dragging toddler down hallway
Schools are where families send their children to both learn and be kept safe for a few hours. At least, in theory. Unfortunately, there’s what appears to be a constant stream of children being out in harms way instead, no matter their age. The latest example of a child being put in danger while in […]
Attorney Sentenced To Jail Time For Wearing Black Lives Matter Pin In Court
Judges basically have ultimate control in their courtrooms. They have the power to determine a dress code and rule on violations of it. But when those rulings find an attorney in contempt and sentenced to jail time, things start to get a bit complicated. Andrea Burton walked into a courtroom prepared to represent a client. But […]
Feature: What Black Ray Rice Apologists and Racists Have in Common
The following post originally appears on EBONY. It was written by Damon Young. By: Damon Young Today marks a month since Mike Brown was shot and killed by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri. Exactly what happened the day of the shooting remains unclear. What is not unclear, though, is the fact that Brown was […]
Weekly News Round-Up: Dec. 26 – Jan. 1
Del.school that taught black students faces sale Staff Writer, Canadian Business, 12/25/11 Kwanzaa begins Monday with celebration at Youngstown church Staff Writer, Vindy Times, 12/25/11 Top 10 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Successes of 2011 Marybeth Gasman, Huffington Post Kwanzaa Begins With An Appeal To Youth Paul Tuthill, Northeast Public Radio, […]
January 10, 2011 – January 16, 2011
Lake schools grab big bucks in Race to the Top reform program Denise-Marie Balona, Orlndo Sentinel, January 16, 2011 Stop the Violence, Rally in Youngstown Staff Wtiter, WBKN, January 16, 2011 Diamond Bar students win Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Social Justice Awards Staff Writer, SGV Tribune, January 16, 2011 California Turning Tide on Youth Prisons Jakada Imani, San Fran Gate, January […]