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Egypt Protests Turn Violent: Mubarak Supporters Attack Opponents
The Associated Press is reporting that the uprisings in Egypt have turned violent. Several thousand supporters of President Hosni Mubarak, including some riding horses and camels and wielding whips, attacked anti-government protesters Wednesday as Egypt’s upheaval took a dangerous new turn. In chaotic scenes, the two sides pelted each other with stones, and protesters dragged…
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White House Announces Race to the Top Competition
USA Today is reporting that the White House has announced the 2011 Race to the Top Commencement Challenge. Students from public high schools across the country are invited to demonstrate how their school prepares them for college and a career. “The winning school will host President Obama as their 2011 commencement speaker,” said a White…
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Theft Charges Dropped Against Kelley Williams-Bolar
ColorLines is reporting that on Monday, grand-theft charges were dismissed against Kelley Williams-Bolar and her father, Edward Williams, in the school residency case that has outraged the nation. But both still face felony counts of tampering with records, and the case continues to be a key part of the national debate over education reform. The…
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Idris Elba Out; Tyler Perry In 'Alex Cross' Film
The Internet is buzzing with news that Idris Elba has been pushed out of the latest “Alex Cross” film, a role originated by Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman in the films Kiss the Girls and Along Came a Spider, for Tyler Perry. Come again? Yes, the Golden Globe-nominated actor, with an international following, is being…
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Foreclosure Crisis: Low-Income Renters Latest Victims
The Huffington Post, in conjunction with The Dylan Ratigan Show’s “No Way to Live” series, is reporting that the latest victims of the foreclosure crisis are low-income renters. Apparently some investors who bought properties on the cheap with the intention of “flipping” them during the real estate bubble for profit or stabilized rents are washing…
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Vote Is In: Charlotte, N.C., Will Host 2012 Democratic National Convention
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that Democrats have chosen Charlotte, N.C., as the host city for the 46th Democratic National Convention in 2012, according to a Democratic official. The Queen City beat out St. Louis, Cleveland and Minneapolis to win the bid. First lady Michelle Obama confirmed the news via e-mail sent to supporters: Charlotte…
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Charlotte, N.C., Hotel Cancels Contract With White-Supremacist Group
A white-supremacist group is hopping mad that a Charlotte, N.C., hotel canceled its contract with the controversial group. Politics Daily reports that on Monday, on a plaza in front of the Government Center, Jared Taylor exercised his First Amendment right to free speech to insist that very right had been violated by city officials. Taylor…
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VIDEO: Teen Told to Sing 'Traditional' National Anthem or Be Dismissed
Yahoo News is reporting that an Indiana school district that told a black teenager to perform “the Star-Spangled Banner” in a “traditional way” after receiving complaints about her performance is drawing questions now about whether the complaints and directive were racially motivated. Shai Warfield-Cross, 16, has performed the national anthem at sports events at Bloomington…
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More Conflict: Jordan's King Abdullah II Fires His Government Amid Protests
The Washington Post is reporting that King Abdullah II of Jordan fired his government Tuesday in the wake of street protests and asked an ex-prime minister to form a new Cabinet, ordering him to launch immediate political reforms. The dismissal follows several large protests across Jordan — inspired by similar demonstrations in Tunisia and Egypt…
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BHM: Walgreens' Initiative Spotlights Products Made by Black-Owned Firms
During Black History Month, select Walgreens stores across the country will give special recognition to the chain’s African-American vendor partners as part of its Community Corner initiative showcasing products produced by minority-owned businesses. The initiative, now in its second year, allows Walgreens consumers to easily identify products by diverse vendors through displays, in-store signage and…
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