Texas Mother’s Reasoning for Allegedly Boiling Her Baby Will Make You Cry
After Dissing Black Americans For Years, African Immigrants Want Us To Care As Trump Tries to Deport Them. A Professor Explains What We should Do
This Alabama City’s First-Ever Black Councilwoman Receives Letter Calling Her N-Word, and That’s Not All
New Development for White Michigan Karen Who Lied and Said Two Black Men Assaulted Her
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From the Red Carpet to a Brown Baby
When Sandra Bullock stepped on stage to thank the Academy for naming her best actress this year, she also gave a special shout out to “the moms that take care of the babies and the children, no matter where they come from.” Now we know why. In January, Sandra Bullock and soon-to-be ex-husband, Jesse James,…
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AZ Sheriff Refuses to Enforce New Immigration Law
Sheriff Clarence Dupnik isn’t a fan of racial profiling and, as such, is not a fan of Arizona’s new immigration law, which he won’t be enforcing. Dupnik called SB 1070 “racist,” “disgusting,” and “unnecessary,” in an interview with Tucson‘s ABC affiliate, KGUN. The sheriff says his officers won’t participate in the crackdown because it forces…
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President Praises Dorothy Height's Achievements at Funeral
President Obama joined a capacity crowd of the rich, the famous, and the beneficiaries of Dorothy Height’s struggle for equality in her final sendoff today. The President delivered a moving eulogy at Washington’s National Cathedral for Height, who died last week at the age of 98. From the president’s eulogy: “Look at her body of…
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Harvard Law Students Says: Maybe Intelligence is Genetic
The internets are going crazy following the publication of a rather….interesting email written by a third-year law student at Harvard. The author wanted to clarify some points about race, genetics and intelligence. An excerpt of the email is below: I absolutely do not rule out the possibility that African Americans are, on average, genetically predisposed…
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Creating Black Political Dynasties
If Rep. Kendrick Meek, D-Fla., wins the Senate race in Florida, where the two conservative candidates have dominated the headlines, it won’t just be a historic win for a black politician. He would offer a glimpse of success for a group struggling for victories: the children of prominent black political figures. At the same time…
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'Alvin Ailey' Chooses New Artistic Director
Judith Jamison has named her successor to lead the famed Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in New York. Judith Jamison today announced that her mantle as Artistic Director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will pass to Robert Battle, a fast-rising choreographer who has created ballets for the Ailey company and Ailey II since 1999…
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WATCH: Dorothy Height Funeral Service
Beginning at 10 a.m. EST, the funeral service for Dorothy Height will be conducted at Washington National Cathedral and is open to the public. Following the service—which will include a eulogy by President Obama—Dr. Height will be interred at Fort Lincoln cemetery in Maryland. The service is scheduled to air live on C-SPAN 3 beginning…
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First Black Valedictorian to Graduate from Notre Dame
Katie Washington of Gary, Indiana will make history May 16th as the first Black valedictorian at Notre Dame “I am humbled,” said Washington to the Northwest Indiana Times. “I am in a mode of gratitude and thanksgiving right now.” University officials said they couldn’t recall ever having a black valedictorian, and don’t keep record of…
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Willie Mays, The Cautious Legend
When Jackie Robinson broke the color line in baseball in 1947, he became the public face of integrated professional sports. A few years later, Willie Mays built on that achievement by becoming the public face of baseball. His high batting average, his ability to hit with power, his speed on the base paths and in…