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Anti-Black Sentiment Up in US, Poll Shows
A new poll conducted by the Associated Press shows that Americans have an increased prejudice against African Americans. Researchers from Stanford University, the University of Michigan and NORC at the University of Chicago gathered the data, and experts aren’t surprised by the results. “We have this false idea that there is uniformity in progress and…
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MHP: An Open Letter to Richard Mourdock
During a senate debate in Indiana on Tuesday, Republican candidate Richard Mourdock said, “I think even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen.” The response to his controversial remarks has been emotional, especially from victims of sexual assault, many of whom have been outspoken…
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MHP: An Open Letter to Robert Mourdock
During a senate debate in Indiana on Tuesday, Republican candidate Robert Mourdock said, “I think even when life begins in that horrible situation of rape, that it is something that God intended to happen.” Naturally, some agreed with him and some disagreed but for those who oppose this idea, their response was very emotional. One…
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In Alabama, a Constitutional Change for the Worse?
In the Alabama state constitution, there is a paragraph of “separate but equal” rhetoric regarding the school system, and surprisingly, blacks want to keep it there. According to the Associated Press, local African-American politicians say changing the wording to that of the proposed “Amendment 4” would be financially harmful to schools. This time, black groups…
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Planned Parenthood Defeated in Texas
In Texas, either women’s health received a serious blow, or pro-lifers have gained a crucial victory, depending on your point of view. Gov. Rick Perry announced on Friday that the state will officially defund Planned Parenthood, reports CNN. The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals refused to grant another hearing to Planned Parenthood in their fight…
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The First Black Female Republican Senator?
Saratoga Springs, Utah, Mayor Mia Love is running not just for the state’s Senate seat, but to change history, though she says that isn’t her focus. Thus far, the Senate has no black female Republican members, but the Nov. 6 election could change all of that if Love, a Tea Party darling, is elected. According…
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Lil Wayne Suffers Health Issues, Hospitalized
On Friday, Lil Wayne was hospitalized in Louisiana after suffering a possible seizure while flying from Texas to Los Angeles. TMZ reports that the MC began convulsing on his flight, forcing the plane to ground before its destination, after which Wayne was rushed to the hospital. The New Orleans native was released on Saturday, and…
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MHP: Will Politics Trump Policy in Debates?
On Monday, President Obama and challenger Mitt Romney will have one of their last chances to attract voters, in the final presidential debate. MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry hopes that the discussion — which will no doubt swirl around the president’s characterization of the events in Benghazi, Libya — won’t be so much an argument focusing on who said…
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Chicago Gangs on Causes of Violence, Solutions
Chicago has posted death statistics that rival the number of soldiers lost in Afghanistan, but some locals are trying to reverse the violence. Recently, ABC News held a televised sit-down, Don’t Shoot: I Want to Grow Up, with 38 gang members and peace activists. The group included members of the Black Disciples, Four Corner Hustlers…
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George McGovern, Liberal Icon, Dies
George McGovern, 90, has died in his home state of South Dakota, according to CNN. McGovern, who served in both the Senate and the House, was famously against the Vietnam War and an advocate for agriculture and feeding the hungry, but more importantly he helped pave the way for the contemporary Democratic party. While…
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