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SUNY Albany Students To Be Charged After Investigation of Bus Altercation
In late January, three black female students at SUNY Albany claimed that they were targeted by as many as a dozen white students in a hate crime that turned physical on a CTDA bus.
Three Black SUNY Students Claim They Were Assaulted By White Classmates
This past weekend, a story broke that a group of black women who are students at the State University of New York in Albany were attacked while on public transportation. The students, whose identities haven’t been revealed, claim they were harassed and assaulted by a group of white men and women on a bus after a […]
One year later: remembering Trayvon and the Zimmerman verdict
Some days you will never forget. Your sixteenth birthday. Prom. Your first crush. All of the moments that we’re taught to remember. Then there are days that you wish that you could forget. Ones that you feel like should have never ever happened. The day that George Zimmerman, a Sanford, Florida neighborhood watch captain who […]
In new book, black cop shares experiences as undercover Klansman
A black police sergeant risked his life by going undercover as a “Black Klansman.” Now, he is sharing his experiences in a new book.
Fourth grader denied right to play on school basketball team
A top player for a school basketball team has been banned from playing an an upcoming game because she is a female. Jaelyn Bates, a fourth grader at Frey Basketball Academy, says she was told she can no longer compete with her teammates.
Petition wants Michael Vick banned from Jets practice site
A petition seeking to ban NFL star Michael Vick from practicing with his team has about 1,500 signatures. The New York Jets has held its training camp on SUNY Cortland’s campus since 2009, but despite the team’s history, people aren’t thrilled about Vick’s presence.
Michael Vick signs contract with Jets, angers PETA
NFL player Michael Vick signed a contract with the New York Jets, and PETA had something to say about it. After Vick signed a one-year, $5 million deal, PETA took to Twitter.
12-year-old Najah Lorde sells 2,833 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, becomes NYC’s top seller
Najah Lorde, of Queens, New York has a reason to be proud. The 12-year-old girl scout sold 2,833 boxes of Girl Scout cookies, making her the top seller in the city. Lorde, who sold 1,111 boxes last year, pushed the cookies to school pals, church members and family.
The affects of racism on online dating
The rate of interracial marriages in the United States has doubled in the past 30 years, but according to online dating habits, racism is still pretty prevalent. University of California at San Diego Sociologist Kevin Lewis analyzed messages sent by more than 126,000 OkCupid users.
Black unemployment crisis takes toll on kids’ mental health
Black unemployment crisis takes toll on kids’ mental health The Grio | May 6, 2011 Persistent unemployment has heightened stress in many black households across the United States. Relationships are strained. Homes have been lost. Personal debt is increasing. Medical insurance coverage is lacking. Now, experts say the effects of economic strife are also affecting […]