Jesse Jackson Embraces Washington Occupation

Jesse Jackson embraces Washington occupation: Nineteen OccupyDC protesters who emerged from an overnight stay in Washington jail were greeted by the veteran civil rights leader, who says that he sees a "40-year moment."

Eddie Long sues accusers' lawyers, according to Elev8: Long's attorneys are demanding arbitration because they claim that the three men violated the settlement terms through interviews with the media and on Twitter.

Documentary reveals inside of immigrant-detention centers: Maria Hinojosa's documentary Lost in Detention aired Tuesday night on PBS. ColorLines reports that it uncovers some of the most troubling sides of that system, from local police involvement in deportation to abuses in detention centers.

Adina Howard Gets Married: Remember the 90's hit "Freak Like Me," by Adina Howard? The R&B singer talked to Hello Beautiful about her recent marriage to her longtime, on-again, off-again boyfriend, Shermon. 

In other news: Trial Set for Halle Berry's Alleged Stalker.

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