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The Spelman College Leadership and Women Of Color Conference Leads The Charge For Civility
April 01, 2010
"At all avenues, we are struck by the unimaginable lack of decorum and respect displayed in society today," said Jane E. Smith, Ed.D., executive director, LEADS at Spelman College. "This incivility can lead to misinformation, deep discord and ineffective leadership in our workplaces, communities
Supreme Court Decision Protects Right To Immigration Advice
April 01, 2010
The case, Padilla v. Kentucky, involved a Vietnam War veteran who has resided lawfully in the U.S. for over 40 years. His criminal defense lawyer told him not to worry about the immigration consequences of pleading guilty to a crime, but that advice was wrong. In fact, the guilty plea made Mr. Padilla subject to
Union Head Reflects On Cesar Chavez Day Of Rememberence
April 01, 2010
As we remember Cesar Chavez's legacy, we know that his fights are no less relevant today. Far too many workers struggle for rights and respect in the
NM Governor Orders National Guard To Patrol The Mexican Border
April 01, 2010
“I want residents in Southern New Mexico to know we are taking this border violence very seriously by adding a National Guard presence along with state, local and federal law enforcement patrols along the border,†Governor Richardson said.
Governor Richardson ordered New Mexico National Guard Major
Edward James Olmos On The Passing Of Jaime Escalante
April 01, 2010
His success in overcoming these odds and in enabling “unteachable†students to master advanced mathematics made him a national and international
Amnesty International To Convene Annual Conference In New Orleans
April 01, 2010
Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) announced that All Rights for All People, its 2010 Annual General Meeting (AGM), will take place in New Orleans, April 9 – 11, 2010. Human rights advocates and allies from
Report: NBA Leads Pro Sports in Diversity
April 01, 2010
For 1st Time, Annual Report Card Gives A's to 4 Leagues for Racial Diversity on Field and in Front Office; Gender Gaps Remain. The annual report card from the Institute
Despite Much-Higher Poverty Rates, Rural Oregonians Use Less Public Assistance
April 01, 2010
OSU researchers Deana Grobe and Bobbie Weber, along with Elizabeth Davis of the University of Minnesota, found that the rates of use of such programs as work support were similar between rural and urban areas, despite poverty and unemployment figures often being much higher in rural areas. For
Apollo Theater To Remember A King And Celebrate A Queen
April 01, 2010
No one epitomizes the definition of an Apollo legend more than Ms. Aretha Franklin. Her name alone commands R-E-S-P-E-C-T. A giant of soul music and an institution of American culture, the Queen will be on hand as she is inducted in grand style into the Legends Hall of Fame. Past inductees into the Apollo
HBCUs Initiative Exec. Director Wilson To Speak At One Of The Oldest HBCUs In The Nation
April 01, 2010
Some Sobering Notes On African American Equality
April 05, 2010
The fact that institutionalized racism persist in our country is rooted in the historical reality of 250 years of slavery followed, after a brief period of civil war and democratic reconstruction, by over seventy years of Jim Crow terror and state sanctioned racist discrimination. Claude Lightfoot was right when he
Wells Fargo Successfully Launches National African American Media Tour
April 05, 2010
As part of Wells FargoÂ’s national media tour, a series of similar luncheon events will be hosted in key markets across the country, wherein Wells Fargo will share with key black media outlets and representatives its record on diversity, and ongoing commitment to long term economic development in
Secretary Salazar Announces Cesar E. Chavez Special Resource Study
April 05, 2010
“The life of César Chávez and people like him who have worked to make this country a better, more perfect union deserve to be recognized as part
Researcher To Study Role Of Race In
Breast Cancer
April 05, 2010
African-American women are more likely than European-Americans or Asians to be diagnosed with aggressive breast cancers and to have poor survival rates. It is hypothesized that robust immune/inflammatory responses evolved among Africans in response to endemic infectious diseases
U.S. Civil Rights Commission Recommends Weakening Title IX
April 05, 2010
On the eve of the Final Four, when the country is captivated by the great accomplishments of our male and female athletes, the U.S. Civil Rights Commission has issued a disappointing report rehashing the same old stereotypes that women are not as interested in playing sports as men. The Commission encourages
Group Steps Up Call To Fire ICE Director
April 05, 2010
"In the days following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the Obama administration made an important act of solidarity by issuing temporary protected status (TPS) to Haitians living in the US. That was the right thing to do. It is alarming and disheartening to hear that ICE is now detaining and holding for deportation
"Magic" Johnson May Come To Dayton To Raise Bucks For Ohio Gov.
April 05, 2010
Campaign officials are working on plans to bring basketball great Earvin “Magic†Johnson to Dayton to raise money for Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland’s
FHA Takes Action Against Lenders
April 05, 2010
HUD's MRB cited RSA for misleading HUD that it was properly licensed by the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance at the time the company submitted an application to FHA for lender approval. In addition, the MRB alleges that RSA submitted false and/or misleading information regarding the criminal
Flat Unemployment Rate Masks The Race Gap
April 05, 2010
“The jobs that we project over the next decade that are reasonably well paying involve a degree of skills and a degree of preparation,†he added, “and people of color have disparate educational attainment,†and will be less able to land that work without an associates degree or certificate from a local
Alvin Ailey Begins National Tour This Summer
April 05, 2010
Recognized by U.S. Congress as a vital “American Cultural Ambassador to the World,†Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates the human spirit with breathtaking
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Leaves Donor's Conference "Extremely Hopeful For Haiti’s Future"
April 05, 2010
“Attending the donor conference at the U.N. today was a continuation of my longtime concern for Haiti and its people. I have worked for many years to assist Haiti, the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, by promoting debt forgiveness, aid for development, the building of democratic institutions, and the protection
Sleep-Related Death Rate Higher Among Black Infants
April 06, 2010
Overall in the state of Illinois, where the research was conducted, black infants are twice as likely to die from sleep-related causes.
Researchers in the Child Health Data Lab at Children’s Memorial Research Center in
Low Vitamin D Tied To Asthma In African American Kids
April 06, 2010
Vitamin D deficiency is more common in African Americans than in other races, and African American children are also more likely to have asthma, Dr. Robert J. Freishtat and associates noted in their March 18 online article in the Journal of Pediatrics. However, the role of vitamin D in asthma remains unclear.
Obama Says He's Inspired by Easter's Resurrection, Meets Black Pastors
April 06, 2010
President Obama has arguably cited his Christian faith and the importance of religion to him and to the country more than even his faith-based predecessor
African-American Women Need to Breastfeed for Babies’ Health, Pediatrician and Study Says
April 06, 2010
The study, published Monday in the journal Pediatrics, agreed. If most new moms would breastfeed their babies for the first six months of life
Wilma Mankiller Dies At 64
April 06, 2010
Former Cherokee Nation Chief Wilma Mankiller, one of the few women ever to lead a major American Indian tribe, has died. She was 64.
Tribal spokesman Mike Miller said Mankiller, who became one of the nation's most visible American Indian leaders during her 10 years as chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma
African-American Leaders In US Have "Slimmer Margin" For Error: Steele
April 06, 2010
"The bottom line is, I hear my donors, I hear our base out there, I hear the leadership. We are taking steps to make sure we're even more ... fiscally conservative and to
Small Business Alliance Provides Support For The FCC National Broadband Plan
April 06, 2010
Leading technology firms in the United States and SCORE’s extensive network of 12,400 business mentors across the country are partnering to help level the playing field for small business through broadband access. SCORE supports the FCC’s Broadband Plan. The founding consortium partners
VH1 Changing Tone With Black Reality Shows
April 06, 2010
The cable network synonymous with "Flavor of Love" and its sleazy spin-offs is trading trampiness for fabulousness with a new slate of series starring seemingly
Rep. Hastings, Others Send Letter To President Expressing Concern Over Offshore Drilling
April 06, 2010
"Follow The North Star" Program Takes Participants On Journey Through Underground Railroad
April 06, 2010
The nationally acclaimed Follow the North Star program at Conner Prairie Interactive History Park returns this April. The program immerses participants in the life of a fugitive slave as they live through one of the most compelling periods in Indiana history. This powerful and interactive glimpse into Indiana’s past
Concerned Citizens Nationwide Contact BBB With Safety Fears About Lengthy Census Form
April 06, 2010
Better Business Bureau has received calls from concerned people across the country who received a Census form in the mail that asked personal questions involving their income range and employment situation. BBB advises consumers that, while most will receive a short 10-question 2010 Census survey form
United Negro College Fund Hosts First Building Green Learning Institute In Atlanta
April 06, 2010
“Climate change is a global issue and a national issue. And that makes it a challenge for every institution in the country,†said Michael L. Lomax, Ph.D. UNCF president and CEO. “Because just as environmental sustainability is key to our national economic health and vitality, so it is a critical part of the economic
NY's Most Vulnerable Communities In Danger Of Losing Millions Due To Census 2010 Undercount
April 06, 2010
National Panel Debates Controversial Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines and Black Women
April 06, 2010
Will Immigration Reform Impact the US Labor Market?
April 07, 2010
What will be the economic impact of legalization of the undocumented? That’s become the billion-dollar question in a shaky economy. A new study from the Public Policy Institute of California looks back at immigrants who achieved legal status in 2003 to see what effect legalization had on their wages and
Augusta's Two Sides Collide
April 07, 2010
On the other side is a predominately black community (more than 50%), poor and affected by the recession.
On Broad Street, the main road, several stores are closed
Willie Mays, Others To Be Honored With MLB Beacon Award
April 07, 2010
Mays, King and Belafonte will be honored with the MLB Beacon of Life, Beacon of Change and Beacon of Hope, respectively, at the MLB Beacon Awards Luncheon, which will be held at the Duke Energy Convention Center. The Luncheon will precede the game and highlights will be available on MLB.com
ACLU Calls For Restoration Of Net Neutrality Principles
April 07, 2010
A federal appeals court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cannot require broadband service providers to treat all lawful Internet content equally. The decision rendered the FCC unable to enforce "network neutrality," the principle that Internet users have the right to use
3,000 Dallas-Fort Worth Woman- And Minority-Owned Businesses Register For Super Bowl Program
April 07, 2010
"We are really blowing away our numbers," she said Tuesday in Dallas, where the NFL and host committee held the third of three planned emerging-business workshops to introduce firms to the annual contracting program.
The registration deadline was March 31. Businesses that have registered now must have their
Pioneering US Supreme Court Justice Wants More Women, Diversity On Court
April 07, 2010
Speaking at New York Law School on Tuesday, O'Connor, who in 1981 became the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, said she also hoped for
Civil Rights Injunction Issued Against Couple Accused Of Attack On 3 Black Children
April 07, 2010
The order, granted Monday by Hampden Superior Court Judge Cornelius J. Moriarty, prohibits the Robert Martin and Amy Martin from violating the civil rights of any person in the state based on actual or perceived race, national origin, or religion.
According to the complaint, filed on March 29 in Hampden Superior
Gov.'s Confederate History Month Proclamation Irks Civil Rights Leaders
April 07, 2010
McDonnell said Tuesday that the move was designed to promote tourism in the state, which next year will mark the 150th anniversary of the start of the war. McDonnell
Black Conservative Tea Party Backers Take Heat
April 07, 2010
"I've been told I hate myself. I've been called an Uncle Tom. I've been told I'm a spook at the door," said Timothy F. Johnson, chairman of the Frederick Douglass Foundation, a group of black conservatives who support free market principles and limited government.
"Black Republicans find themselves
New Study Implicates Healthcare Utilization Rates, More Than Biology, In Colorectal Cancer Disparities
April 07, 2010
Higher rates of colorectal cancer incidence and mortality experienced by African-Americans may be driven largely by differences in health care utilization, and less by biology, according to a new study led by researchers from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health.
In a study
Disparities Persist In Outcomes For African-American Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
April 07, 2010
Settlement Talks Between USDA, Native American Farmers Appear Stalled
April 08, 2010
With a scheduled April 15 status hearing drawing near, negotiations appear to have stalled in a decade-old discrimination suit brought by Native American
NAACP Drops Racial Bias Suit Against
Wells Fargo
April 08, 2010
The NAACP dropped its suit against San Francisco-based Wells Fargo after working with the bank to identify ways of improving "fair credit access, sustainable homeownership and financial literacy for communities of color," the organization said in a press
White Unemployment Goes Down As Black Unemployment Goes Up
April 08, 2010
The numbers are clear. As the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported last week that the national unemployment rate remained steady at 9.7
African Burial Ground Museum Tops List Of Top Black Museums In America
April 08, 2010
Announcement of the list coincides with two major museums opening recently and nearly all the institutions expanding collections and gallery
MLK's Son Named Head Of King Center
April 08, 2010
The surviving King siblings—Dexter, Martin and Bernice King— have been at odds in recent years and had to surrender control of their father’s estate while they attempt a court-ordered reconciliation.
All three children are lifetime board members of The King Center, though Bernice King is not an officer. They
Team Receives $1.8M To Encourage Cancer Awareness Through Church
April 08, 2010
Doctors have long struggled to convince African American men to get informed about prostate cancer screenings, though this population has a disproportionately high mortality rate from the disease. Now a team of Maryland researchers will study the effectiveness of encouraging discussions
Implications Of Comcast Decision On National Broadband Plan Implementation
April 08, 2010
At the same time, yesterday’s decision may affect a significant number of important Plan recommendations. Among them are recommendations aimed at accelerating broadband access and adoption in rural America; connecting low-income Americans, Native American communities, and Americans with
Teen Music Star Joins National Tour To Fight Childhood Obesity
April 08, 2010
In support of First Lady Mrs. Michelle Obama; Romeo, Master P, Cymphonique, Fabulous Girls, Lil King, Veno, Miss Tami and The College Boyys have
GA CEOs & Gubernatorial Candidates To Address Job Creation & Minority Small Business Needs
April 08, 2010
Is Diversity At Firms Hurt By A Lack Of Disclosure
April 08, 2010
In this letter,the National Association of Women Judges took NALP to task for backing off its efforts to learn the demographics of equity partners.
“The urgent need for accurate and consistent equity and non-equity partnership data has become a rallying point for [those] who are working to advance
NAACP Legal Defense Fund Commends Stevens' Legacy At The Supreme Court
April 09, 2010
"Justice Stevens' decades on the Court will be recorded in history as one of the most remarkable legacies in recent years. Justice Stevens is known as a stalwart in his protection of civil rights and civil liberties. For racial minorities and others who relied on the courts to secure full participation in our
Rap Star Ludacris Begins Webseries Tour For Census Participation
April 09, 2010
Don't miss Ludacris in the premiere of his Luda On The Block 2010 Census Tour. It's a 5 webisode series that shadows Ludacris as he crosses the
Study Finds After Disaster Strikes Minorities Suffer Most
April 09, 2010
Today, Amnesty International USA (AIUSA) released a ground-breaking report on the failure of local, state, and federal governments to protect the rights of poor and minority Gulf Coast residents in the wake of hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005. The report, Un-Natural Disaster: Human Rights in the Gulf Coast
Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty In Danziger Bridge Case
April 09, 2010
The incident on the Danziger Bridge, which occurred on Sept. 4, 2005, in the days after Hurricane Katrina, involved one shooting on the east side of the bridge that resulted in the death of one civilian and the wounding of four others, and a second shooting on the west side that resulted in the death of Ronald Madison
First RNC Member Calls For Steele To Resign
April 09, 2010
"I believe that the best service you can render to your party at this critical juncture is to graciously step aside and allow the party to move on from this
U.S. Hispanics Propel Real Growth In Food, Beverage And Restaurant Sectors
April 09, 2010
The U.S. Hispanic segment made up more than 50% of real growth in the midst of a stagnant U.S. consumer economy between 2005 and 2008, with $52 billion of new inflation-adjusted Hispanic spending outpacing $40 billion of new spending by non-Hispanics. This growth can be attributed primarily to
Haitian Women Demand Role In Rebuilding
Their Country
April 09, 2010
Marie Saint Cyr, director of the Haitian Coalition on AIDS in New York City, said that while aid is critically important in protecting and helping Haitian women and young girls, it is "just a Band-Aid" and not enough to solve the growing problems. The bigger picture, she added, is that women’s issues should be integrated
Players Too Focused On HRs, Hank Aaron Says
April 09, 2010
"I don't think they understand the role of what they need to be doing," Aaron said Thursday during a visit to The Associated Press. "I'm not saying all of
Deadline Extended For Congress To Approve Settlement For Native American Tribes Of America
April 09, 2010
Music Legend Quincy Jones To Speak At IU Bloomington Commencement
April 09, 2010
While this will be Jones' first official visit to Bloomington, he also has welcomed several IU alumni to work on his many projects as players and arrangers
African-American Woman On Obama's Short List For High Court
April 12, 2010
As speculation swirls about candidates on the president's list, administration officials have confirmed that at least one of the president's top picks is a former State Supreme Court justice
Appointment Of Latina As National Deputy Director Of Minority Development Business Agency Applauded
April 12, 2010
Castillo will serve as principal advisor to the MBDA National Director and facilitate the day-to-day activities of the Agency. Prior to her appointment with MBDA, Castillo served as Special Advisor to the Under Secretary for the U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration (ITA), overseeing
UPS Fires 280, Some US Citizens
April 12, 2010
UPS told La Raza that they re-verified about 340,000 workers across the country. UPS spokesperson Norman Black said that employees who didn’t pass the E-verify check will have to present proper documentation to show they can work to clarify the situation in cases were they change their name, for
FBI Called "Great Career Choice" Three Female Special Agents Share Their Stories
April 12, 2010
That was 11 years ago. Today, Pickens says joining the FBI was a great career choice, “It’s given me the opportunity to get incredible
Georgia NAACP Sues State; Claims State HBCUs Have Second Class Status
April 12, 2010
According to the report, a lack of state funding has for decades hobbled the institutions and kept them from establishing professional programs on par with their mainstream counterparts in Georgia. As a result of systematic discrimination by the Board of Regents, the state's public black colleges have had second-class
Hispanics Skeptical That Obama, Democrats Will Deliver Immigration Overhaul
April 12, 2010
Garcia was among the 61 percent of Hispanic voters in Colorado who turned out in 2008 to vote for Barack Obama. But her political disengagement now hints at the difficulty Democrats face in rallying their core constituencies ahead of the November midterm elections.
Among Hispanics, one concern often voiced
Rival SCLC Factions Appear To Be Headed For Showdown Next Week
April 12, 2010
Saturday’s vote to remove the Rev. Raleigh Trammell of Dayton as chairman of the national Southern Christian Leadership Conference board set the stage for a showdown next week between rival factions of the civil rights group.
Supporters of Trammell, including many of the SCLC’s executive board
They’re Chicanos And Artists. But Is Their Art Chicano?
April 12, 2010
Is it time to retire the identity-based group show? Back in the 1970s, exhibitions devoted to the work of women, blacks, gay people, American Indians and other disenfranchised groups brought into the mainstream all kinds of new styles and ideas. They changed the course of modern art history.
New Study Shows Confronting Racism Raises Self-Esteem
April 13, 2010
"Filipino Americans and Racism: A Multiple Mediation Model of Coping" is published in the April 2010 issue of the “Journal of Counseling Psychology.†It was co-authored by Alvin Alvarez, professor of counseling at San Francisco State University and Linda Juang, associate professor of psychology.
"Some coping
Newsrooms Continue To Cut Black Journalists From Their Ranks
April 13, 2010
Newsroom jobs held by black journalists were slashed by an unprecedented 19.2 percent in 2009, nearly six percentage points higher than the previous year
Health Dept. Secretary Comments On New Health Care Quality, Disparity Reports
April 13, 2010
"In 2009, healthcare associated infections increased and minorities were less likely to have insurance and less likely to get the treatments they needed. In a reformed system, more Americans will get the care they need, regardless of their race or ethnicity and
New Director Hopes To Prepare National Bar For The Future
April 13, 2010
I can only state that we are just as relevant today as we have ever been especially with the declining numbers of young blacks going into college due in part to the Supreme Court case which did away with giving black students an advantage when it came to
Cincinnati Public Schools Minority Tracking Rife With Errors
April 13, 2010
As a result, the school system's own records for how many minority-owned firms won construction contracts - reported prominently until January - are so error-riddled that they are practically useless, and the source of severe political problems for the school board.
More than three months after local NAACP
Senate Leaders: Immigration Reform Is A Priority The community will keep the pressure on.
April 13, 2010
We now ask the leadership in the Congress and the White House to make do on their word to the American people and delay the process not one unnecessary minute longer. We also call on the Republican leadership in the Senate to follow suit and support the introduction and passage of
McDonnell Criticized For "Horrific Step Backward" On Felon Voting Rights
April 13, 2010
"Governor McDonnell's decision to use the executive power granted to him to transform the restoration of voting rights from an objective process to a subjective one that is contingent on an original essay for non-violent offenders is taking a horrific step back towards the era of Jim Crow," the Virginia Legislative Black
Tell All Book Claims Oprah Lied About Poverty, Sex Abuse
April 13, 2010
“Where Oprah got that nonsense about growing up in filth and roaches I have no idea,†Katherine Carr Esters said. “I’ve confronted her and asked, ‘why
Survey Finds That Racial Attitudes Influence The Tea Party Movement In Battleground States
April 13, 2010
Fewer Blacks See Home Ownership As Possible
April 14, 2010
Many Blacks still see owning a home as a primary way to achieve the American dream. But a majority of Blacks believe that this dream is currently unattainable and will only be harder to achieve in the future, according to a Fannie Mae survey.
Latino Commission: Take Action Against Derogatory Language That Can Foster Hatred And Violence
April 14, 2010
Six New York City officials have delivered a letter expressing their full support for claims filed before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking the federal agency to look into homophobic language used on Puerto Rican television. They are Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, Council Speaker
Latino Coalition Teams Up With Boys And Girls Club
April 14, 2010
Marking the organization’s first-ever endorsement of a film, Hector Barreto, chairman of The Latino Coalition, urged Latino business owners and the Latino community at-large to step up to the plate by making a minimum $100 tax-deductible donation before April 15 to their local Boys & Girls Club, and spreading the
Hundreds Of Thousands Expected At Native American "Gathering Of The Nations"
April 14, 2010
The three-day event will include more than 25 different indigenous bands performing on Stage 49. They will play a wide range of musical
Diversity Green Business Conference To Focus On Disadvantaged Small Business Onwers
April 14, 2010
Kicking off with a welcome by Congressman Elijah Cummings, the Green Energy Business Opportunity Conference [GEBOC] will convene on May 12 and 13 at the Baltimore Convention Center. During the forum, small and traditionally disadvantaged business owners will be gaining an opportunity to understand
Immigration Policy Center Releases Fact Check On Reform
April 14, 2010
Instead, IPC points to a different approach to addressing unauthorized immigrants - implementing a legalization program through comprehensive immigration reform - which would generate billions of dollars in additional tax revenue as newly legalized
OSHA Summit Spotlights Latina
Housekeeper Injuries
April 14, 2010
Nearly 50 hotel housekeepers from across the country are traveling toHouston this week to participate in OSHA's National Action Summit for Latino Worker Health and Safety
Stay Home Mothers Of Color
Conferences Announced
April 14, 2010
The company will participate in six regional conferences across the country and conduct a workshop centered on wealth building, brokerage, retirement and investments. The series started March 5 in Columbus, Ohio, with Wells Fargo’s senior vice president and regional sales director Joseph Ellis
New Advocacy & Policy Center To Help Transform Minority Education In America Announced
April 14, 2010
The College Board Advocacy & Policy Center will concentrate on issues related to college preparation and access, affordability and financial aid, and admission and completion. Drawing from the experience of the College Board’s active membership which consists of education professionals from more
Longtime Civil Rights Leader Benjamin Hooks Dies At 85
April 15, 2010
"This is a sad day for all Americans but particularly those who worked closely with Civil Rights icon, and former Executive Director of the NAACP, Dr. Benjamin Hooks. Dr. Hooks spent his life dedicated to championing the liberties of the underserved and underprivileged. His work was far reaching and earned him the respect of global heads of state, national leaders, community organizers, civil rights colleagues and millions of Americans. He was a powerful voice for equality, justice, opportunity and accountability.
Stalagmite Reveals Carbon Footprint Of Early Native Americans
April 15, 2010
A new study led by Ohio University scientists suggests that early Native Americans left a bigger carbon footprint than previously thought, providing more evidence that humans impacted global climate long before the modern industrial era.
Chemical analysis of a stalagmite found in the mountainous Buckeye Creek
Autism In African American Children Is Under-Identified And Under-Treated
April 15, 2010
Autism occurs in people in every ethnic, racial, and social class in the world. Despite that, many studies have shown that African American children with autism are less likely to be identified, properly diagnosed, or to receive treatment. One study documenting this disparity was recently published in
UC Berkeley Hosts Conference: Re-Imagining Race, Kinship, & Care
April 15, 2010
Families who live on the fault lines of economic insecurity, geographic displacement, and ideological battles over who counts as a "family" are particularly at risk for suffering the fallout of current economic disasters, environmental crises, and local and global wars. These ruptures present not only profound
Baseball Honors Jackie Robinson
April 15, 2010
Major League Baseball has announced that all MLB players, coaches and umpires will once again wear Number 42 to honor the 63rd Anniversary and enduring impact of Jackie
National Bar Association Seeks Nomination For First Black Female Supreme Court Justice
April 15, 2010
Maryland Changes How Prisoners Are Counted In Census
April 15, 2010
The National Urban League and the ACLU are among groups that have called for an end to "prison-based gerrymandering," and similar changes have been considered by at least seven other states.
"The vast majority will be going back to where they came from, and what this will do is count them where they live
National Survey Finds Hispanics Are Greenest
April 15, 2010
Hispanics are generally very family-centric,†said Suzanne Shelton, whose firm, Shelton Group, conducted the survey. “Thus, they’re very concerned about protecting the planet for future generations. And they’re willing to put their money where their hearts are.â€
The survey, an annual national survey looking at
Virginia Neo-Nazi Sentenced For Threats,
Witness Intimidation
April 15, 2010
William A. "Bill" White, the self-proclaimed commander of the neo-Nazi group the American National Socialist Workers Party, was sentenced today in federal court for threatening two individuals and for attempting to intimidate litigants in a federal housing discrimination lawsuit, the Justice Department
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Poll: Half Of Americans Would Use Racial And Religious Profiling At Airports
April 16, 2010
The airport security measures recently announced by the Department of Homeland Security are endorsed by a large proportion of Americans, a new Angus Reid Public Opinion poll has found.
The online survey of a representative national sample of 1,005 American adults also reveals that a majority of respondents
Minorities Have More Sleep Disturbances
April 16, 2010
“The study highlights the increased disparities among African- and Latino-Americans compared with Caucasians even in the sleep and health-related quality of life domain
Black Baptist Pastors Criticize McDonnell’s Policies
April 16, 2010
Baptist pastors from 19 churches released an open letter to McDonnell yesterday, criticizing policies his administration advanced in its first three months as reflecting "a reactionary agenda that seeks to reverse the gains that we have made in Virginia and in
Daryl F. Gates, L.A.P.D. Chief In Rodney King-Era, Dies At 83
April 16, 2010
When the city went up in flames over the acquittal of four white officers accused of beating black motorist Rodney King, he was castigated as a leader out of touch with the changing realities of the city, yet to the end he remained righteous about his authority to police it.
Faced with a proliferation of illegal drugs and
The Black Church: Working Together Across Denominations
April 16, 2010
Recent months have seen a resurgence of interdenominational relations in some of the nation's most prominent predominantly black churches. While some are responding to the tragedy in Haiti and others are trying to revive long-term efforts to help black communities, they all say they've determined
Report: Climate Law Healthy For Ethnic Communities
April 16, 2010
“Communities of color, not surprisingly, bear a disproportionate emissions burden from the facilities we looked at,†said Morello-Frosch. “African
Indigenous Not Participating In Census
April 16, 2010
"A lot of people don’t understand the census, since most of them only speak a little Spanish," said Rogelio Gonzalez, one of the 300 Mixtecos living in northern Staten Island.
Gonzalez and his family are among the few in the community who have returned their census questionnaire. Only 38 percent of the local Mixtec
Reform Immigration FOR America: What's The Matter With Arizona?
April 16, 2010
Earlier this week, the Arizona House of Representatives approved the harshest and most extreme anti-immigration legislation in the country. The new law would make it a crime for undocumented immigrants to be in Arizona, gives police the authority
Faith And Our Future: Churches Partner To Keep Black Youth Off The Streets, Out Of Jail
April 19, 2010
News headlines last month painted a dim picture of the life and future of Black youth in Washington, DC. "A deadly burst of bullets kills 3, leaving 6 wounded," declared the biggest headline on the front page of a leading newspaper in bold letters. Hardly unique of DC. Other cities across the nation, too, share similar
Improving The Lives Of Black Boys
April 19, 2010
In a way, the campaign has one goal — albeit a humongous and multifaceted one — and that is to improve the lives of black boys, ushering them into manhood. The Harlem-based Twenty-First Century Foundation, one of the oldest black philanthropic foundations in America, started the campaign in 2007
Embattled Civil Rights Group Ponders Its Survival
April 19, 2010
Several chapter presidents and board members of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference are gathering for what could be the most important meeting in the embattled organization's 53-year history as it struggles to survive amid legal woes and bitter infighting.
A group of a few dozen participants
Civil Rights Leader Hooks To Lie In Repose
April 19, 2010
Civil rights icon Dr. Benjamin Lawson Hooks has returned to lie in repose today at a church he pastored for three decades.
Hooks, 85, who died last Thursday in Memphis, Tenn., from a lingering illness, will lie in repose at the Greater New Mount Moriah Baptist Church at 586 Owen Ave. in Detroit from 2-8 p.m.
Black Fraternity Takes On Climate Change And Energy Efficiency
April 19, 2010
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the nation's oldest black fraternity, and Environmental Defense Fund are launching a transformational partnership to increase the number of diverse environmental leaders on university and college campuses and in communities of color. The Alpha and EDF partnership will educate
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Hosts Latino Youth Leadership Series On Capitol Hill
April 19, 2010
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) will join Members of Congress, national leaders, subject matter experts and the 2009-2010 class of CHCI Graduate & Young Professional (GYP) Fellows on April 21, 2010, for in-depth discussions on critical issues facing the Latino community in the areas of
National Survey of Undocumented Immigrants Points To Big Turn Out In 2010 Census
April 19, 2010
"The increased participation could be the result of a perfect storm," says Rudy Ruiz, founding editor of RedBrownandBlue.com. "Never in the history of the Census has so much been invested in ensuring that Latinos, especially the undocumented, participate in this milestone. The Census Bureau has gone to great
The Jackie Robinson Baseball Won’t Remember
April 19, 2010
In 1949 Black singer/activist Paul Robeson made an ill-timed, and much distorted statement that Blacks were sympathetic to the
Resistant Ringworm Common In Urban Elementary Schools
April 20, 2010
Infection rates varied by age and race. More than 18 percent of black children in kindergarten and the first grade were infected. That rate dropped to 7 percent
Education Secretary Ponders How To Keep Hispanics In College
April 20, 2010
The push for scholastic equality comes as President Barack Obama tries to improve the nation's educational system so that by 2020 the U.S. leads the world with its percentage of college graduates, as Duncan reiterated at a gathering of Hispanic college administrators. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates
Black Hollywood Heads East In Fight Against AIDS
April 20, 2010
"There has never been an effort to mobilize the Black community in Ohio like this," says Mamie Harris, CEO and founder of IV Charis
Ruling On Racial Isolation In Miss. Schools Reflects Troubling Broader Trend
April 20, 2010
Last week, a federal judge ruled that a school board policy here in Walthall County has had the effect of creating "racially identifiable" schools in violation of a 1970 federal desegregation order. Although the case is unique in some ways, it fits a broader trend toward racial isolation that has been underway for years in
New Face Of Foreclosure - The Unemployed
April 20, 2010
Housing counselors say they’re increasingly seeing people like Giles, who are worried about losing their home because of persistent unemployment.
“It’s as common or more common†than resetting adjustable rate mortgages or “underwater†borrowers who owe more than their home is worth, said Josie Ramirez
Labor Dept. Hosts Historic Summit On Health and Safety for Latino Workers
April 20, 2010
"I am honored to join with other faith leaders in expressing my deep concern for our Hispanic brothers and sisters who so often are exposed to unsafe working conditions in construction projects and as they clean our workplaces and homes, cook the food in our restaurants and perform the myriad other
Study Finds AIDS Funding Has Not Kept Pace With The Progressions Of The Disease In Minorities
April 20, 2010
DC Prepares To Welcome Immigrant Rights Students On 'Trail Of Dreams' Walk
April 20, 2010
After risking arrest and deportation in pursuit of the American Dream, four immigrant students (Gaby, Luis, Felipe, and Carlos) walking the Trail of Dreams from Florida
What Black Women And Girls Need to Know About Their Sexual Health
April 20, 2010
The national spotlight in recent weeks has focused on one of the major challenges for our nation-the rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases. For us, this concern is even greater with the emphasis on STDs being at too high a level for Black women and girls.
Black Artists Work Displayed At Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
April 20, 2010
The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (BCRI) will host an exhibition of work from the Paul R. Jones Collection April 27-June 27. The legendary art collector was nationally renowned for accumulating one of the largest and most comprehensive private holdings of works by African American artists.
The exhibition
MT Senator Introduces Bill Cutting 'Inefficient Bureaucracy’ From Tribal Land Leases
April 20, 2010
Historic Church On The Move
April 21, 2010
The longtime home of one of North Carolina's oldest African-American Catholic congregations is poised for a big move.
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Study: Black & Latino Imprisonment Rates The Result Of Racist, Punitive Impulse
April 21, 2010
James Unnever of the University of South Florida-Sarasota and Francis Cullen of the University of Cincinnati acknowledge the "lengthy roster" of previous studies on race and the U.S. prison system; yet theirs manages to contribute something crucial to the current debate: "… [G]iven the large body of
When Adopting, US Parents Avoid African-American Babies, Boys
April 21, 2010
Parents pursuing adoption within the United States have strong preferences regarding the types of babies they will apply for, tending to choose non-African-American girls, and favoring babies who are close to being born as opposed to those who have already been born or who are early in gestation. These
PGA Begins Countdown To Minority Collegiate Golf Championship
April 21, 2010
In addition to the team competition, the Championship features an independent competition that is open to collegiate golfers who are African-American, Hispanic
Columbia, SC Elects It's First Black Mayor
April 21, 2010
Benjamin, an attorney, defeated District 4 Councilman Kirkman Finlay, whose campaign was built around his warning that the city’s budget was in crisis and that the only way to save it was to shrink local government to a more manageable size. But Benjamin promised city voters more than a balanced budget, and some
Minority Focus In Research Programs Offer Ways To Improving Community Health
April 21, 2010
For years, traditional research has offered limited opportunities to improve the health and well-being of underserved populations because of its one-dimensional approach. Community-based participatory research (CBPR), however, is offering new hope by actively engaging the community in the
Three SC Men Sentenced In Hate Crime
April 21, 2010
“This case is a reminder that violent acts fueled by bigotry and hate continue to happen all too frequently in our nation, even in 2010. All Americans, regardless of their color or race, should feel free to use public facilities without fear of intimidation or violence,†said Thomas E. Perez, Assistant Attorney General in
Census Bureau Reports Promising Numbers Of Women Advanced Degree Holders
April 21, 2010
The U.S. Census Bureau reported more women than men are expected to occupy professions such as doctors, lawyers and college professors as they represent approximately 58 percent of young adults, age 25 to 29, who hold an advanced degree. In addition, among all adults 25 and older, more women
Black Americans Look To Health Plan For New Hope
April 22, 2010
Nationally, about 1 in 5 black Americans has no health insurance. That's likely to change -- up to 32 million people are expected to have access to health
CNN's Soledad O'Brien Named Journalist Of The Year
April 22, 2010
O'Brien is the impetus of CNN's acclaimed "In America" franchise, which began with CNN's "Black In America" in 2008, a groundbreaking
Obama Admin Strengthens Commitment To Africa
April 22, 2010
"Strengthening governance and combating transnational crime, especially in the areas of terrorism and terrorist financing, piracy, narcotics and corruption, are priorities for me and for this administration," said Attorney General Holder. "The
Recession Continues To Push Rental Housing Further "Out Of Reach"
April 22, 2010
A family in the United States needs to earn $18.44 an hour, or nearly $38,360 a year, in order to afford a modest rental home, according to a report released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. Despite the recession, the report finds that rents continue to rise, while wages continue to fall across the country
Latinos, African Americans Willing To Pay More To Slow Climate Change
April 22, 2010
Latino and African-American communities in the United States increasingly share similar views on the negative impact of climate change and call for
Latinos Lag In Us Workforce
April 22, 2010
Calling the results "unacceptable," Janet MurguÃa, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, called on the Obama administration to strengthen its efforts to
1/3 Of Adult Minorities In Poverty
April 22, 2010
The report found that 3.7 million older adults in this nation are not able to meet their basic expenses every day. Another 10 million adults age 65 and older are “low incomeâ€, which is defined as having family income above poverty but below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level ($20,652 for an individual or $26,028
Florida Congressional Leaders Grade Each Other On Subprime Loans
April 22, 2010
Our Congressional representatives of Florida must be held accountable. It is our hope that the data below will provide our Congressional delegation with information that will increase there sensibility to the suffering of our fellow Floridian’s. Florida minorities account for over 40% of Florida’s population, yet
Arizona Anti-Immigration Measures Are Misguided, Warns Obama
April 23, 2010
At a White House ceremony Obama described the plan as misguided and ordered administration officials to
Black Farmers Call For Congress To Pay Delayed $1 Billion Settlement
April 23, 2010
African-American farmers hoping for government settlement money in a racial bias case met with lawmakers Wednesday and called on Congress to come up with a way to fund the $1 billion deal.
Litigation known as the Pigford Case established a longstanding pattern of discrimination at the U.S.
Bias At Comcast Alleged
April 23, 2010
Currently, African American consumers have more than $1.5 Trillion of spending power. According to Nielsen Media Research, African Americans watch 40 percent more television than other American demographics and are more likely to have more than one television in their homes.
NCAAOM wants a
Black Mayor Brings Redemption To Town Burdened By Racist Past
April 23, 2010
The day the Ku Klux Klan paid a visit to this cauldron of racial hatred in Mississippi is deeply etched on James Young’s memory. He remembers his father standing in
Congresswoman Seeks To Increase Diversity Among Teachers
April 23, 2010
“Statistics show a need to recruit more diversity in the teaching force,†said Davis, a member of the House Education and Labor Committee. “We need to bring teachers from underrepresented groups into the classrooms so students can have role models who are like them. A more diverse teaching force could
UNCF Grants Scholarships Through Gate's Foundation
April 23, 2010
Established in 1999 with the goal of developing the next generation of America’s leaders, UNCF’s Gates Millennium Scholars Program is funded by a $1.6 billion grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. To date, over 13,000 students have received GMS scholarships, attending more than 1,500 schools
Yale Study Reveals Police Bias In CT Town
April 23, 2010
On Thursday, Yale students completed a damning analysis of recent traffic tickets — almost 60 percent went to people with Hispanic surnames, who
No 911 For Hispanics
April 23, 2010
For the study, researchers used data from the Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi ( BASIC ) project to compare hospital arrival time and use of ambulance or emergency medical services ( EMS ) by ethnicity, gender and language preference among 1,134 Mexican Americans and non-Hispanic whites
Cancer Risker Higher In Black
Transplant Patients
April 23, 2010
The team noted that physicians have known for quite some time that white kidney recipients demonstrate greater risk for developing skin cancer when compared against the general population. However,
Gay Softball League Responds To Lawsuit
April 26, 2010
The North American Gay Amateur Athletic Association (NAGAAA) has published an open letter in response to a discrimination lawsuit filed by three bisexual players. In the letter, the NAGAAA compares itself to other groups that organize around a “commonality,†such as softball leagues for African-Americans and
Time For Congress To Pay Black Farmers
April 26, 2010
The settlement announcement between Boyd's group, the National Black Farmers Association, and the Obama administration stipulated that the money was to be paid by March
Black Tourism Up Since Obama Took Office
April 26, 2010
“The short answer is yes, I would say that to the eye – to my eye and probably other people as well - I think that we have seen an increase in the number of African-Americans that are coming to visit the sites on the National Mall whether it’s the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, the
Simmons College Hosts Women's "Spirit of Resilience" Conference
April 26, 2010
Featured are keynote addresses by four remarkable women: award-winning actress Angela Bassett, renowned editor and entrepreneur Tina Brown, humanitarian and actress Mia
Wanted: More Latina, Asian & Black Women Politicians
April 26, 2010
Fifty Black women listen attentively as each reveals her personal story—and her political ambitions. After
Hormones Pinpointed At Putting Blacks At Higher Risk For High Blood Pressure
April 26, 2010
African American boys had higher ACE levels than both African American and Caucasian girls, meaning the African American boys may have higher levels of angiotensin II. Researchers also observed that African American girls had less ACE2 than Caucasian girls, meaning they may make less of the protective
Minorities Focus Of Oral Health Initiative
April 26, 2010
“Poor oral health remains a serious national health problem,†says Garth Graham, deputy assistant secretary for minority
Gathering Of Nations Requires Deep Pockets
April 26, 2010
Mathews defended the Gathering of Nations against its critics.
“No one is exploited and many people benefit from the event,†he said. “Over $2 million is received by the vendors at the Indian Traders Market. The gathering is a major employer of Natives and nonNatives for the weekend and a major event that
Number Of Fat Minorities Rising
April 26, 2010
“The unprecedented rise in obesity among U.S. adults over the past two decades appears to have stabilized and will continue to remain stable over the next 10 years
Details Of Dorothy Height's Funeral
April 27, 2010
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Live Webcast: Maternal Health Conference
April 27, 2010
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Survey: Democratic Candidates In PA Committed To Urban Issues, Republicans Silent
April 27, 2010
“The good news is that, at this point,†said A. Bruce Crawley, one of the Forum’s four conveners, "it appears that each of the four Democratic candidates has, at least, some level of commitment to having more effective African-American inclusion in the next administration, and in its programs.
Regrettably
"Don"t Ask Don't Tell," Policy Should Be Eliminated, Says American Bar Association
April 27, 2010
The ABA has joined the ongoing discussion about repealing 10 U.S.C. §654, the statute commonly known as “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell,†via letters to the U.S. Congress and Department of Defense.
The
Latino Parents Urged To Set College Example For Their Kids
April 27, 2010
According to a recent Pew Hispanic Center study, many Hispanic youth are not pursuing a college degree as a result of their parents not understanding the steps they can take to help their children prepare for and apply to college. In an effort to raise awareness among Hispanic parents about the critically
$51.5 Billion To Help Low Income People With Technology
April 27, 2010
This important grant will help the BBOC show people who aren’t yet comfortable online what a tremendous resource it can be,†said David Honig, Minority Media and Telecommunications Council President and Executive Director. “We will all be implementing a national awareness campaign to reach millions
Immigration Reform Group "Paging Sen Graham"
April 27, 2010
Will the Real Senator Graham Step Forward? Recent Statements From Senator Graham Cast Doubt on His Intentions. Senator Graham has been making a lot of threats lately. He threatened to derail immigration reform legislation if the Democrats decided to move forward on health care reform. He threatened to walk
Impoverished Minority Children Suffer In Classroom
April 27, 2010
Disadvantaged urban preschoolers aren't only at risk for failure in the classroom - they are likely to struggle on playgrounds
NY Congresswoman Velázquez Helps Prevent Latina Teen Suicides
April 27, 2010
“Latina teens face a wide range of challenges in our society and, sadly, sometimes these pressures can be overwhelming,†said Rep. Velázquez. “Far too many of our families have lost a child to suicide and, here, in New York City, these tragedies are even more common.â€
A 2007 study found that one out of seven
Details Of Dorothy Height's Funeral
April 28, 2010
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Feds Fight Drugs In Indian Country
April 28, 2010
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Gil Kerlikowsketoday unveiled a new anti-methamphetamine (meth) ad campaign tailored for Indian Country, launched in New Mexico and in 14 other states with the largest Native American populations.
Director Kerlikowske was joined by
Sex Ed Ineffective For CA Immigrants
April 28, 2010
Public schools in California are not obligated to offer sex education, but those that choose to teach it are required to provide medically accurate data, including information about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Ivarra's school refused to do so, instead including abstinence-only in its curriculum. “We're
Even After Lawsuit, Report Reveals Food Service Co Still Struggles With Diversity
April 28, 2010
On the five-year anniversary of the 2005 settlement of the class action discrimination lawsuit brought by African American managers against Sodexo, community leaders and Sodexo workers gave testimony at a press conference and released a new report scrutinizing Sodexo's progress on increasing
Black Leaders Share Group Goals For Next 12 Months
April 28, 2010
The Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of the National Action Network, assembled a diverse group of leaders and activists from the Black community in a Harlem church for a forum, “Measuring the Movement: Black Leadership 12-Month Action Plan,†aimed outlining action over the next year.
The forum is to be used as
Study Addresses Impact Of Race On Breast Cancer Risk
April 28, 2010
Many of the established risk factors for breast cancer explain less of the breast cancer cases in Hispanic women compared with non
Survey Paints "Tea Party" In Different Light
April 28, 2010
A new University of Washington survey shows that whites who are strong supporters of the tea party are apparently less committed to freedom and equality than those who oppose or are unenthusiastic about the movement.
“Our survey suggests that among tea partiers, there’s less dedication to certain civil
Red Cross' Spending In Haiti Comes Into Question
April 28, 2010
More than three months since the American Red Cross raised hundreds of millions to aid Haiti in the aftermath of the 7.0 earthquake that killed an estimated 300,000 and left 1.3 million homeless, the organization says it has spent about a quarter of the money.
But after consuming $106 million in the first
Malcolm X Killer Thomas Hagan Freed On Parole
April 28, 2010
Thomas Hagan was the last man still serving time in the 1965 killing, part of the skein of violence that wound through the cultural and political upheaval of the 1960s. He was freed today from a Manhattan
Next Generation Of Minorities Focus Of Community Involvement Study
April 29, 2010
While the study finds 81 percent of all millennials feel the severity of world events are causing them to get more involved in effecting change in the world, African-American and Hispanic millennials are more motivated to make those changes than Whites of the same age. Under a closer lens, the study shows
State Dept Addresses Migration Problems Stemming From Earthquake In Haiti
April 29, 2010
Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration Eric P. Schwartz announced in the Dominican Republic yesterday that the Department of State will make additional planned contributions totaling $10.5 million to the United
Civil Rights Leaders In Detroit Gather To Discuss Growing Teen Violence Problem
April 29, 2010
Community leaders, activists and local citizens will meet to discuss the rise in teen violence in Detroit and identify solutions during “Stop Teen Violence – Time to Deliver.†The town hall meeting will take place Monday, May 3, at YouthVille Detroit, 7375 Woodward Avenue. The day-long program, co-sponsored by
RNC Chair Steele Accuses Obama Of "Playing The Race Card"
April 29, 2010
All of us want to engage everyone in the electorate to come out and examine closely the policies of this administration, the
Washington Pushing Civil Rights
April 29, 2010
Thomas E. Perez, the head of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice, has told a Senate Judiciary subcommittee that he is expanding civil rights enforcement in the areas of employment, voting, and housing, and revamping the division's hiring process.
The Civil Rights Division is the nation's
Southern Poverty Law Center : AZ Law Violates Constitution, Guarantees Racial Profiling
April 29, 2010
By requiring local law enforcement to arrest a person when there is “reasonable suspicion†that the person is in the country illegally, Arizona lawmakers have created a system that guarantees racial profiling. They also have usurped federal authority by attempting to enforce immigration law.
Quite simply
Philly Newspaper Sale Worries Minorities
April 29, 2010
"In the end, the creditors placed the winning bid at a deal worth nearly $139 million, beating out Philadelphia-area philanthropists who joined forces to fight them in the bankruptcy bidding war, Brian P. Tierney, CEO of Philadelphia Newspapers L.L.C. announced."
"We didn't make it," Tierney said in a
NAACP Legal Defense To Appeal Voter's Rights Case Decision
April 30, 2010
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ordered rehearing in a case challenging Washington State's racially discriminatory law that denies the vote to people with felony convictions. A panel of eleven judges will reconsider this important civil rights case.
In the earlier ruling in Farrakhan v. Gregoire, a three-judge
Documentary Reveals Struggles Of Haitian Children
April 30, 2010
That’s when CNN anchor and special correspondent Soledad O’Brien began a journey reporting on Haiti’s remarkably inspiring children. Told through the eyes
100,000 Expected for LA's May Day March
April 30, 2010
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) officials are preparing for as many as 100,000 demonstrators to descend upon Downtown for the annual May Day march, an event that’s expected to serve as a rallying point for immigration reform.
The demonstrators are likely to issue loud complaints about a law that
EPA Protects Clean Water In Urban Neighborhoods
April 30, 2010
As part of its developing Urban Waters Initiative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making available up to $600,000 in grants for an eligible entity to
Fox News Skips Height Service for "Hoax"
April 30, 2010
Fox News Channel was the only cable news channel not to carry the funeral service for Dr.Dorothy Height Thursday morning, at which President Obama, Cabinet members, congressional and civil rights leaders were in evidence.
Obama delivered the eulogy.
A Fox News spokeswoman noted to Journal-isms that a Fox News
Harlem Activists Visit JP Morgan And Wells Fargo
April 30, 2010
Chanting loudly and bearing signs that read, “Enough is Enough†and “Invest in America,†the group first took over the lobby of JP Morgan Chase, demanding a meeting with CEO Jamie Dimon. The protestors – a diverse group of foreclosure victims, under-served individuals, community activists, workers and
Nationwide Rally For Immigration Reform Organized For May Day
April 30, 2010
Thousands of Service Employee International Union (SEIU) members will join faith, business and civil rights leaders across the country to rally against Arizona’s draconian anti-immigrant law and call for comprehensive reform. The message they will deliver tommorow, May Day, is simple: "Our system is
Alternative Medicine Not Popular With Blacks
April 30, 2010
According to the lead author, Carmen R. Green, M.D., U-M professor of anesthesiology and obstetrics and gynecology and associate professor of health management and policy, this pattern may be due to alternative medicine therapies usually attracting individuals with higher education levels and income, or
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