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Afro-Flow Tour Partners With Cancer Society For Nationwide Tour
May 03, 2010
The Ethiopian-born MIKE-E developed the musical concept AfroFlow (flowing from Africa), which recognizes the uplifting indigenous roots of Hip-hop, Soul, R & B, Blues, Rock and other forms of music. The Tour’s innovative and captivating performances have a powerful interactive component. “We don’t
Advocates Call For Education Reforms
May 03, 2010
In a hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, representatives from the Higher Achievement programand other education reform organizations highlighted programs that are critical to meeting the dynamic needs of students in public education.
Lynsey Wood Jefferies, executive
Latino Children Feel Weight Of Recession
May 03, 2010
Four-year-old Camila is one of the children who worried Casalegno. She was showing signs of moodiness and preferred being
Princeton Civil Rights Review Continues Under Obama Administration
May 03, 2010
The Princeton investigation focused on claims of bias against Asian-American students in the admission process. Jian Li, a Chinese-American student with perfect SAT scores, was waitlisted and then rejected by Princeton in 2006. He filed a federal civil-rights complaint, arguing that Princeton imposed higher
Civil Rights Leader John Lewis Speaks At Kent State Tonight
May 03, 2010
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Black Students Subjected To Racism Online More Than Whites
May 03, 2010
“To their friends, they would express mild approval of the party photos or just not discuss race,†Tynes said. “But in
Hispanics Urge GOP To Join Immigration Reform
May 03, 2010
“Senator Reid and his colleagues are moving to refocus the debate to comprehensive immigration reform in Congress. We will fully review the framework to determine whether it meets the pressing and critical issues affecting the Latino undocumented residents,†said Lillian Rodriguez-López, Chair, NHLA
New UCLA, UC Research Highlights Experiences Of Youth In Poverty
May 03, 2010
Much of the research on students and poverty has focused on students as a monolithic group, ignoring the differences in barriers and opportunities across various subcultures. To better understand poor students and why reforms to help them are inadequate, researchers from UCLA, other UC
10 States Call For "Copycat" AZ Immigration Law
May 03, 2010
First out of the gate to actually introduce a bill was South Carolina.
Along with 20 co-sponsors, Rep. Eric Bedingfield, a Republican, introduced a bill April 29 that, like Arizona’s, requires law enforcement officials to check individuals’ immigration status.
Some of the language in the South Carolina bill, which was posted
Black Infants At Increased Risk From Tobacco Smoke Exposure
May 04, 2010
Low levels of prenatal tobacco smoke exposure are associated with a higher risk of developmental problems for African American children than white children, according to new research from Cincinnati
Teens In South Getting Too Little Vitamin D
May 04, 2010
Researchers measured vitamin D levels in 559 African-American and white adolescents between 14 and 18 in Augusta, Ga., which gets plenty of sunlight year-round
Black Community Fears Nuclear Reactors Could Spell Environmental Injustice
May 04, 2010
"After looking at environmental injustices over the past 30 years I can't help but question why these reactors are being built in Burke County," says Dr.
Bullock's Adoption Of Black Baby Stirs Debate
May 04, 2010
When Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock appeared on the cover of People magazine with her newly adopted African-American baby, the image stirred discussion in the black community and on blogs aimed at that readership.
"We have a poll up right now on the site that asks a question about interracial
Medgar Ever's Widow Speaks Out
May 04, 2010
Myrlie Evers-Williams, wife of slain prominent Mississippian civil rights leader Medgar Evers, speaks out against use of the n-word by all Americans, but especially Black
Diabetes Indicator Deceptively High In Black Children
May 04, 2010
Researchers at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans and Children's Hospital of New Orleans have found that there is a major difference in the hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) response to blood glucose between African-American and Caucasian children with diabetes. HbA1c is the main test used to monitor
Activists Want AZ Law Invalidated
May 04, 2010
Today, Arizona officials, labor, business, human rights and faith leaders will meet at 2:45pm with Tom Perez, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice to discuss the concrete actions that the Department of Justice will take to invalidate Arizona's new immigration
Minorities Blame Big Banks
May 04, 2010
When consumer activists protesting Wells Fargo’s record on home mortgages gathered recently at Justin Herman Plaza, they brought with them a black coffin topped by yellow tulips.
But the coffin didn’t contain a body. Organizers said it was meant to represent the depths of the recession and the extent of the
National Institutes Of Health Award $10.24M For Latina Breast Cancer Research
May 04, 2010
The Hutchinson Center is among 10 institutions nationwide to receive funding as part of the NIH Centers for Population Health and Health Disparities program, which is launching a major new effort to understand and address inequities associated with two leading causes of death in the United States: cancer
Tea Party Groups Battling Perceptions Of Racism
May 05, 2010
"We don't want the worst elements to take this over," said Brendan Steinhauser, campaign director for FreedomWorks, a national group that helps coordinate tea party activists. "If they do, the tea party loses independents, it loses moderates, it loses people who don't tolerate this. Being a racist is one of the worst
Rev. Jackson And Local Ministers Place Continued Focus On Gun Violence
May 05, 2010
With gun violence plaguing the city of Chicago and city officials debating the issue of calling on the National Guard to
Males Dominate Alcohol Abuse Treatment Among Hispanics
May 05, 2010
There are pronounced differences in substance use patterns between Mexican–American women and men
Black, Poor Abortion Numbers On The Rise
May 05, 2010
Aside from poverty, little changed in the profile of women obtaining abortions between 2000 and 2008. A broad cross section of U.S.
Execs Prosper While Employees Get Food Stamps
May 05, 2010
Based on SEIU analysis, many Sodexo workers qualify for the three, largest federal anti-hunger programs: the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, commonly known as the Food Stamp Program); the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); and the
Black Girls Receive Better Care In ER
May 05, 2010
Emergency department physicians are more likely to document sexual histories of black adolescent girls with symptoms
Lupus Awareness On The Rise In Black Women
May 05, 2010
Twenty-two percent of 18-44 year old women in the United States reported hearing more about lupus compared to a year ago, according to a national online survey released today by the Ad Council. In an effort to further engage minority women, who are at the greatest risk for lupus, the U.S. Department of
ACLU: Civil Unions Unequal To Marriage
May 05, 2010
According to a statement from the ACLU of New Jersey, the courts have allowed legislatures to enact separate systems of rights for minorities, but the ACLU contends that judges have always struck down
Native Women At Risk For Sexual Violence
May 06, 2010
“The reproductive health risks seen among urban Indian women in this report and especially the youth bring up the history of reproductive rights abuses experienced by Native women in this country†said Ralph Forquera, Director of the Institute.
“National Women’s Health Week, set for May 9 – 15, provides
Planned Parenthood Poll: Eight In Ten Women Say Birth Control Should Be Covered By Insurers
May 06, 2010
“The availability of the pill has literally reshaped the lives of women, men and families across the country and around the globe
Rev. Sharpton Promises Civil Rights-Styled Protests In Arizona
May 06, 2010
Sharpton, in a speech to an overflow crowd at the Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, said the first effort will be to overturn the law, set to take effect July 29, which requires police to question those who they have reasonable suspicion are in this country illegally. And foes of the law are asking President Obama to
Civil Rights Groups: We Must Act
May 06, 2010
Today, leading civil rights and labor organizations gathered at the headquarters of NCLR (National Council of La Raza), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States, to call on people of conscience throughout the nation to join them in boycotting the state of Arizona. The
Yahoo Won't ID Its "Manager Of
Diversity Programs"
May 06, 2010
Asked whether that manager would be responding to the diversity questions, Davis said, "You are actually not going to hear from her. I spoke to her and we do not release
Bowie State Receives Kresge Fellowship
May 06, 2010
The fellowship provides a senior member of the university community with education on green building and sustainability in higher education and peer-to-peer networking opportunities. Dr. Karl B. Brockenbrough, Vice President for Administration and Finance, will represent Bowie State University in this
Colorado Minority Youth Disproportionately Tried As Adults
May 06, 2010
Lopsided percentages of young people charged as adults in Colorado courts appear to be ethic minority youth, an apparent bias rights activists suggest should be
Asian Americans Going 'Green'
May 06, 2010
The part Japanese American entrepreneur said she has a Baggu warehouse, factory and Brooklyn, N.Y.-based office. Baggu is now
Researchers Study HIV/AIDS Outreach To
D.C. Youth
May 06, 2010
The Grassroot Project is one of the first 501(c)(3) organization to be designed, initiated, and managed completely by NCAA Division I varsity athletes. It uses the platform and universal language of sports and the role model status of local student-athletes to engage youth in educational outreach about
Black Students Only Field Trip Sparks Controversy
May 07, 2010
An Ann Arbor elementary school principal used a letter home to parents tonight to defend a field trip for black students as part of his school’s efforts to close
Hispanic Bar Joins Boycott Of AZ
May 07, 2010
Following the Hispanic National Bar Association's ("HNBA") identification of several grave constitutional issues present within Arizona Senate Bill 1070 ("SB
Minority Teen Death Rate Climbs Higher Still
May 07, 2010
Each year from 1999 to 2006, the annual death rate for teenagers has averaged 49.5 deaths per 100,000 population. However, the risk of dying is not distributed evenly among all teenagers. Male teenagers are more likely to die than female teenagers at every single year of age from 12 to 19
AZ Grads Work To Improve Minority Library Access
May 07, 2010
The graduate program, run out of the UA's School of Information Resources and Library Science, works to boost the number of Hispanics and American
Transracial Adoptions: A 'Feel Good' Act Or No 'Big Deal'?
May 07, 2010
"White people adopt black kids to make themselves feel good... A black child needs black parents to raise it." "Maybe she adopted one because the blacks in the community wouldn't step forward and adopt?" "What's the big deal? If no white person ever adopted a black child, they'd be saying why don't white people adopt
Senator Blocks Emergency Funding For Black Farmers Settlement
May 07, 2010
"In the past few weeks I attended the funerals of two leading voices for Black farmers. These everyday heroes hoped that they would see justice for the decades of discrimination they and tens of thousands of their colleagues faced from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The discrimination impacted their
Black Astronaut Tells Grade Schoolers To Reach For The Stars
May 07, 2010
"It is critical that American students are prepared with the problem-solving skills and tools to tackle challenges they may face in the future. Providing them with a strong foundation in math and science education is imperative, and with The Dream Tour, I hope to inspire students to pursue studies and careers
Social Context May Be A Better Indicator Of Obesity Disparities Than Race
May 07, 2010
“In a national sample not accounting for race differences in social context, black women had twice the chance of being obese as compared to white
Congresswoman Waters Requests FCC Public Hearings On Comcast-NBC Merger
May 10, 2010
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) is requesting that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hold public hearings on the proposed Comcast Corporation merger with NBC
Study Finds Racial Pay Disparities Among Nurses
May 10, 2010
“It’s pretty well known there are salary disparities by race and ethnicity in the wider work force, but because nursing has been a field that has these cyclical shortages, a lot of people have regarded it as some place where minorities can expect a more level playing field because they are so badly needed.â€
Asian Americans Live Well, Study Finds
May 10, 2010
The American Human Development Project (AHDP), a nonpartisan, nonprofit initiative that seeks to augment GDP as a national measure of economic well-being, today released the latest update to its pioneering American Human Development (HD) Index. The American HD Index uses official government data to
National Urban League: What You Need To Know About The State Of Urban Jobs
May 10, 2010
The black unemployment rate was unchanged at 16.5%
as the participation rate held relatively steady – from
62.5% in March to 62.7% in April:
ï‚· Unemployment rate for adult black men
decreased (from 19% to 18%) while the
unemployment rate for adult black women
increased (from 12.4% to 13.7%)
Notre Dame Gets First Black Valedictorian
May 10, 2010
Earlier this spring, Katie Washington was one of three finalists vying to become the University of Notre Dame's senior class valedictorian. When it was her turn to be interviewed by the selection committee, she told members that the honor wasn't on her radar four years ago when she arrived on campus.
African American Digital Influence
May 10, 2010
African Americans are increasingly tech-savvy, according to a survey conducted earlier this year by BET Networks.
African Americans spend 31 percent of their discretionary income, roughly $39 billion , on computers, cell phones, and other electronics. This is a higher percentage than other ethnicities, the report
$1 Million Raised For MLK Memorial
May 10, 2010
"Reaching our goal of one million dollars is a true testament of what can be accomplished when our employees and customers work together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy," Anderson said. "It is so appropriate and correct that we also honor the values of this great man."
Several civil rights icons
Blacks Take Over Suburbs
May 10, 2010
This report focuses on the major demographic forces transforming the nation and large metropolitan areas in the 2000s. In this sense, it
NCAA Scrutiny Helps Hasten Decline Of Tradition-Rich Black Prep School
May 11, 2010
The Laurinburg Institute, the oldest historically Black prep school in the country, is a shell of its former self these days. The tennis court has no net and is over-run with weeds. Behind it, a two-story dormitory sits forlornly, still unrepaired after an arsonist’s fire some years ago.
Also boarded up is the school’s
S.C. Black Caucus Chairman: White Democrat Bashed Civil Rights Movement
May 11, 2010
“(Brown) said he wasn’t born during the civil rights era and ‘didn’t give a f*ck about that sh*t,’†said S.C. Black Caucus Leon Howard (D-Richland), paraphrasing remarks allegedly made by Brown.
Two black lawmakers who attended the same meeting previously told FITS that Brown had said roughly the
Cincinnati Gears Up For Civil Rights Game
May 11, 2010
Baseball is the backdrop, but a celebration of diversity and the recognition of the struggle for equality will be front and center this weekend when the Gillette Civil
Minority Pre-Term Birth Rates Drop Slightly
May 11, 2010
Preterm rates were lower for births to women of all age groups under age 40 years in 2008 compared with 2006 (Figure 2). Rates declined by 3 to 5 percent among births to women under age 35 years, and by 2 percent for women 35–39 years. Changes for age groups 40–44 and 45–54 years were not statistically
Jesse Jackson: The Poor Need Help
May 11, 2010
“The first one (stimulus) was targeted toward the top,†assuming banks, financial institutions and others would use the money to bail out people and businesses at the bottom, said Jackson, a Greenville
Elena Kagan: What They're Saying
May 11, 2010
Here's a run-down of the reaction so far to the President's nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan for the Supreme Court. "She’s Got a Fantastic Resume
Alabama Civil Rights Murder Trial Delayed
May 11, 2010
It has been four decades since former Alabama state trooper James Bonard Fowler (pictured above) was indicted for the death of Jimmie Lee Jackson in 1965. Jackson had participated in a nighttime civil rights march. Violence erupted when authorities tried to halt the march. Historians and prosecutors say Jackson
Students Wearing American Flag Shirts Sent Home
May 11, 2010
Galli alleged, “They said we could wear it on any other day, but today is sensitive to Mexican-Americans because it’s supposed to be their holiday so we were
Activist Group Fights To Save
Community Hospital
May 11, 2010
"How else can you explain closing a great facility that is vitally needed by a predominantly poor and black population. But the difference between Mr. Onorato's promises and the plan he announced really calls into question who he is working for."
SOCH intends to keep up the pressure until Mr. Onorato and UPMC
Arizona Immigration Law Could De Detrimental To Students, According To Researchers
May 12, 2010
A new Arizona law targeting ethnic studies classes could negatively affect students’ academic achievement and reverse academic gains made over the last several years, according to two Oregon State University researchers.
Susan Meyers, assistant professor and director of writing in the English
Farm Workers Lose Jobs, Homes And Hope
May 12, 2010
According to the Westlands Water District, 240,000 out of roughly 600,000 acres of farmable land in western Fresno and Kings Counties sat idle in 2009, a result of less water being pumped from the Sacramento Delta south into the San Luis and Coalinga Canals that feed central valley farms. The outlook for 2010 is
Nelson Mandela Honored For Continuous Fight For Social Change And World Freedom
May 12, 2010
"Nelson Mandela embodies the potential in each of us to effect positive change, and Walden is proud to present this honorary degree to a legendary leader whose historic
White House Calls For Innovative Ideas To Empower Women And Girls
May 12, 2010
Recognizing what a truly innovative idea can do to promote social and human progress, the Office of Global Women's Issues of the U.S. Department of State, in collaboration with the Rockefeller Foundation, launched the Secretary's Innovation Fund for the Empowerment of Women and Girls, also known as the
HUD Awards Nearly $28 Million To Promote Jobs, Self-Sufficiency
May 12, 2010
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today awarded $27,947,749 in grants to public housing and non-profit agencies across the U.S. that will help public housing residents find employment that lead them toward economic independence. The funding will also link the elderly with supportive
History Of Negro League Before Jackie Robinson Chronicled
May 12, 2010
Before Jackie Robinson integrated major-league baseball in 1947, black and white ballplayers had been playing against one another for decades – even
Shades Of Identity At FL's American Senior High
May 12, 2010
To them, black and white are more than just colors of skin. They are ways of speaking, dressing and acting.
``It's not to say that racism has gone away or disappeared,'' said Milagros Peña, a sociology professor at the University of Florida. ``It's that kids have different ideas about race and diversity, and are
Study Finds Poorer Cognitive Performance Among Adults With Sickle Cell Anemia
May 12, 2010
The researchers found that after adjusting for age, sex, and education level, the SCA patients had statistically significant lower average nonverbal function scores than controls. The WAIS-III PIQ score was more than 1 standard deviation below the normative average for 33 percent of patients and 15
Cyberdiscrimination In Dallas
May 13, 2010
It helps to be white if you are trying to rent an apartment in Dallas. At least those housing providers who advertise rental units on Craigslist clearly prefer to rent to white rather than African American or Hispanic households.
According to real estate industry sources and a 2010 survey by the Pew Research
Black Professor Alleges Longtime Racial Bias
May 13, 2010
Dr. Morris Clark is alleging violations of state and federal law in a 63-page notice to CU that sets the stage for a lawsuit and asserts he is entitled to damages that "potentially exceed several million dollars."
"It appears to be a continuous pattern," said Clark's attorney, Diane King. Clark was not available
Why Ending Marijuana Prohibition Is A Racial Justice Issue
May 13, 2010
The struggle to end America's disastrous war on drugs is a struggle for common sense, human rights and of course for racial justice. How could it not
Census Report Shows Higher Black Voting Turn Out In Southern States
May 13, 2010
The South was the only region in the country where the voting rate among blacks increased sizably from the 2004 election, from 59 percent to 66 percent. The West, Northeast and Midwest had smaller increases in black voting rates, but they did not represent a significant change, the Census said.
Economy Changes Hispanic's Attitude On
Financial Protection
May 13, 2010
"Hispanics are facing a paradigm shift," said Juan R. Job, corporate vice president and Hispanic Market manager for New York Life Insurance Company. "This growing segment of the population is re-thinking the way they view financial protection and what it means to be financially prepared. Certainly the financial crisis
Congresswoman Barbara Lee Joins Discussion On Offshore Drilling
May 13, 2010
“The GulfCoast oil spill is a clarion call to reevaluate our nation’s priorities,†Congressman John Garamendi said. “Do we want to continue drilling and
Study Finds Black Youth Most At Risk For STDs
May 13, 2010
Black young adults are more likely than are
young adults from other racial/ethnic groups to
have an STD.
Twenty-one percent of black respondents tested
positive for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and/or trichomoniasis,
compared with 3 percent of white, 8 percent
of Hispanic, and 6 percent of Asian
Apollo Legends Walk of Fame Unveils First Inductees
May 13, 2010
The Apollo Theater’s new Walk of Fame has been installed and the Apollo’s loyal audience arriving for Amateur Night were the first to enjoy the newly installed plaque
"K Street Showdown" March On Washington, Monday
May 14, 2010
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Credit History For Insurance, Hiring Eyed By Congress
May 14, 2010
Credit checks in hiring discriminate against African-American and Latino job applicants and don't predict performance, said Chi Chi Wu, a staff attorney for the law center.
"It's harmful and unfair to American workers," Wu said at the hearing. Unemployed individuals fall behind on bills and have difficulty
Black Officials Work Toward Partnerships After Katrina
May 14, 2010
n an effort to reduce future disastrous responses from FEMA in heavily Black populated Gary Flowers, chief executive officer of the Black
Coalition President: Detroit Is Model For Black LGBT Future
May 14, 2010
The new executive director of the National Black Justice Coalition, is someone with a clear sense of purpose and vision. She's not someone who loses her way, but Detroit's Renaissance Center was maze enough for her to become quite lost. After a few cell phone directionals, Lettman met up with Between The
Empowerment And Child Care Center Opens In East L.A.
May 14, 2010
"We are proud of the involvement of our East Los Angeles residents who helped shape this model, state-of-the-art Empowerment and Child Care center," said Molina. "The comprehensive programs and services offered by the YWCA Greater Los Angeles in this culturally empowering facility will enrich the lives of
FBI Rounds Up 78 In "Major Gang Takedown"
May 14, 2010
In a coordinated strike earlier today, nearly 600 federal, state, and local law enforcement officers from the Hudson Valley Safe Streets Task Force
Health Reform Makes Healthcare A Civil Right In America
May 14, 2010
By getting the landmark legislation enacted, President Obama has transformed his presidency and ushered in fundamental changes to America's healthcare system, changes that will have a profound impact on millions of African Americans and other people of color. The lack of health insurance is a factor in one of
Congressman Calls For Boycott Of 2011 MLB All-Star Game
May 14, 2010
“I deplore the discriminatory intent of the recently enacted Arizona immigration law, SB 1070. The Sixth Congressional
Gulf Oil Spill Adds To Woes Of Minority Fishermen
May 17, 2010
The state's coastal fishing industry is a gumbo of Vietna mese, Cambodian, Laotian, African-American, Native American and Hispanic boat and dock owners, deckhands and other workers. The industry includes Caucasian ethnic groups, like the entrenched Cajun community, Croatians and others from the former
The Census Isn't Over Yet
May 17, 2010
The first phase of the 2010 Census was focused on getting everyone to mail back their questionnaires. While this phase was highly successful, we know many people still have not filled out a census form, including a high percentage of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders and Native Hawaiians.
Minorities Split Over History, Goal Of Abortion
May 17, 2010
Abortion-rights supporters point to poverty and a lack of access to preventative care as factors behind the numbers.
Specifically targeting Planned Parenthood, King
Arizona's Ban on Ethnic Studies Worries More Than Latinos
May 17, 2010
State superintendent of education Tom Horne, who is running for attorney general, is behind the push for the ethnic studies ban. He says the program teaches “ethnic chauvinism†and promotes “ethnic solidarity (among students) as opposed to treating them as individuals.â€
Critics argue that the bill was designed
Civil Rights Commission Grills Perez On Black Panthers Case
May 17, 2010
Although Perez was not at the Justice Department when the decision was made to drop the case, he has dealt with the fallout since his confirmation. Apart
Senate Honors Civil Rights Icon Lena Horne
May 17, 2010
“Lena Horne’s legendary voice and her lifelong dedication to fighting inequality will continue to inspire future generations of Americans
Elena Kagan's Position On Iraqi War In Question
May 17, 2010
Asked about unfair attacks on Solicitor General Elena Kagan and her nomination for the Supreme Court, Ken Starr said “I think is not serving the Court well and therefore I don’t think it serves the country well.†Nevertheless, some have opted against engaging in an honest discussion of her qualifications and chosen
Indian Education Helps Kids Graduate
May 17, 2010
“If they don’t feel that connection (at school), they won’t stick around,†she said.
In North Dakota, 55 percent of American Indian students
Meharry President Urges House To Increase Funding For Minority Health Professions Schools
May 17, 2010
Campaign Aims To Move 2011 MLB All-Star Game From Phoenix
May 17, 2010
Brave New Foundation’s Cuéntame demands that Bud Selig move the 2011 All-Star Game from Phoenix, Arizona. While we applaud your accolade-receiving efforts for your diversity hiring practices, the real issue remains: 30% of all Major League Baseball players are Latino, as are a great majority of your
Anti-Immigrant Group Recommends Economic Self-Destruction For Arizona
May 18, 2010
FAIR's latest data fails to account for the property, sales, and income taxes paid by unauthorized immigrants. Nor does the data account for the consumer purchasing power of unauthorized immigrants - what they spend on goods, services, and housing - which actually creates jobs and generates
CA Wants No Part Of Texas Textbooks
May 18, 2010
In a move that many claim is nothing short of an attempt to rewrite history, Texas School Board members have approved changes to that state’s K-12 social studies curriculum. The proposed changes are sweeping and have a decidedly conservative bent that has drawn criticism from those find the content to be
Civil Rights Activist Accused Of Vandalism At SCLC Offices
May 18, 2010
The Rev. Markel Hutchins welded shut the SCLC headquarters' back door and padlocked the parking lot gate Monday night, according to the group's chairman and an attorney representing one side of a public fight for control of the organization.
Hutchins could not be reached for comment Tuesday, but he
Where Black Students Do The Best
May 18, 2010
Many black students who enroll in college are not adequately prepared for college-level curriculum. Poor preparation in K-12 education leaves many black students without
New Credit Initiative To Boost Lending To Small Businesses
May 18, 2010
Treasury is developing policies that will help small businesses in general. "But an important criteria for the initiatives that we support is whether they are especially effective in reaching small businesses--including minority businesses that are not being served well by traditional commercial loans," Sperling
Brown V Board Of Ed Anniversary Marked By Increasing Resegregation Of American Schools
May 18, 2010
Yesterday marked the 56th anniversary of Brown v Board of Education, the landmark decision that
Guilty Plea In Noose Mailing Case
May 18, 2010
In the plea agreement, Jones admits to mailing F.M. Jason Upthegrove a hangman’s noose, which arrived at Mr. Upthegrove’s home on or about Feb. 14, 2008. Jones
ACLU Challenges Unconstitutional Anti-Immigrant Ordinance On Behalf Of Day Laborer Groups
May 18, 2010
A Call For More Diversity In Broadcast Ownership
May 18, 2010
In the brief, the groups argued that NBCO is marred by procedural irregularities, ambiguous provisions, and loopholes, all of which counter the rule’s stated purpose to increase diversity in the marketplace of ideas. The Commission also neglected to address whether its modification of broadcast ownership rules
NYC Diocese Celebrates Thurgood Marshall
Feast Day
May 18, 2010
The service featured music by the St. Philip's choir, joined by choir members of other congregations, as
Steele Says GOP Is Black's 'Political Home’
May 19, 2010
Last month, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele caused a media firestorm when he candidly confessed that African-Americans “really don’t have a reason†to vote Republican. “[W]e haven’t done a very good job of really giving you one,†he added, before admitting that the GOP has
Resolution Of Apology To Native Peoples Officially Presented
May 19, 2010
An unprecedented gathering of leaders from multiple Native American nations today participated in A Time of Rededication and Story-Telling event, presented by The Faith and Politics Institute, at the Congressional Cemetery at 1801 E. St., SE, Washington, D.C. 20003.
The Congressional Cemetery became the official burial grounds in 1807 for congressman, tradesmen
Asian American Groups Join AZ Lawsuit
May 19, 2010
The coalition filing the lawsuit also includes the American Civil Liberties Union, the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund, the National Immigration Law Center, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), ACLU of Arizona, National Day Laborer Organizing Network (NDLON).
The civil rights organizations are
Al Sharpton To Speak Out At Slain Girl's Funeral
May 19, 2010
Sharpton, the chief executive officer of the National Action Network and a high-profile pastor from New York, will offer his words at services that will begin at 11 a.m
Black Farmers Still Waiting For Justice
May 19, 2010
"This is not about us complaining, this is about the government not doing what they promised they were going to do time and time again," Boyd said.
The 1997 case against the U.S. Agriculture Department, Pigford v. Glickman, was settled out of court 11 years ago
Women Awarded $250 Million In Sex-Bias Case
May 19, 2010
"The jury has spoken and sent a message to Novartis and all other corporations in America: They cannot continue to get away with the discrimination and the systemic problems that have been going on for so long," said David Sanford, a lawyer for a group of women who sued the company. Mr. Sanford said he
Coast Guard Hires First Black Commander For Pacific
May 19, 2010
The new commander, Vice Admiral Manson Brown, comes to Alameda from Hawaii., where he served as Commander of U.S. Coast Guard Maintenance & Logistics Command Pacific. His new job entails overseeing operations for a 73 million square mile area, 32,700 personnel and 68 cutters (including the
Immigration Groups Begin Civil Disobedience Campaign
May 19, 2010
"Every year, nearly 400,000 people are deported. Deportations are resulting in the destruction of families every day in our nation. Mothers are being ripped away from their children and fathers are being disappeared. Today we gathered to say: enough. Enough of broken
University Of Texas To Reconsider Naming Of Dorm For Klansman
May 20, 2010
William Stewart Simkins, who taught at the School of Law for 30 years until his death in 1929, organized the Klan in Florida after the Civil War along with his brother, Eldred, who later became a member of the UT System Board of Regents.
Now, 55 years after opening the dorm, the university is about to begin a
When Kin Of Slaves And Owner Meet
May 20, 2010
It was a surprise for Phoebe Kilby to learn that her family owned slaves. It wasn't something her father ever mentioned.
Video: Reconciling in Mississippi Video: From slavery to wealth
But Phoebe had read
Black Barbershop Program Launches California Health Outreach
May 20, 2010
Visiting a barbershop in California this Saturday could mean more to you than getting a haircut. It might save your life. The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program, a
Study Yields Breakthrough For Blacks With Heart Disease
May 20, 2010
This study suggests that inflammation may be a more important mechanism in heart disease for African-Americans than it is for Caucasians and increases our growing understanding of how heart-disease processes vary in different ethnic groups,†said Lars Berglund, senior study author and associate dean for
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Phyllis McClure
May 20, 2010
Phyllis McClure, a dedicated civil rights activist and staunch advocate for fulfilling the promise of Brown v. Board of Education, died on May 17 at her home in Washington. She was 72. She was a strong supporter of No Child Left Behind; we argued the merits of that law to the very end. In her last years Phyllis took on
Most Urban Districts Fall Below National Average On Reading Assessment
May 20, 2010
"Despite promising gains in some districts, clearly the ongoing challenge in urban education is great," said David Driscoll, Chairman of the National Assessment Governing
Pittsburgh To Host Nation's Largest Race Seminar
May 20, 2010
“Race in America†June 3-6, Designed to be The Most Solution-focused Conference on Race Ever Held. Julian Bond, Julianne Malveaux, and Benjamin Jealous among keynote speakers
for “Race in America,†which will bring together the largest group of authorities on race ever assembled at an academic conference
Women's Health Crisis
May 20, 2010
"While healthcare reform legislation took an important first step to address chronic pain issues, we have a lot of work ahead of us," said a representative for Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). "I look forward to working closely with the Campaign to End Chronic Pain in Women to teach our healthcare
Leadership Conference Celebrates 60 Years
May 21, 2010
This year's dinner celebrated the 60th anniversary of The Leadership Conference and its commitment to leading the civil and human rights movement in the
Latino Businesses Flourish In Detroit
May 21, 2010
Detroit's Latino population has more than doubled in the past 10 years. Mexicans came in droves during the 1990s and continue to trickle in. There are roughly 400,000 Latinos in Michigan; half of them live in Detroit. Many work in construction, landscaping and the service industry. But hundreds have opened food
Erasing Civil Rights: Rewriting History
May 21, 2010
Commentary From NAACP President, Ben Jealous. In Arizona, they just passed a law that would make the study of the role of African-Americans
The Racial Divide Among Unemployed Illinoisans
May 21, 2010
The entire nation is watching and waiting for the economy to solidly rebound, and for job opportunities to rebound along with it. But few stand more ready than the people of Illinois, one of the top ten states in terms of unemployment. In April, the unemployment rate in Illinois was 11.2 percent, and within the pool of
Legislation To Honor Lena Horne With Congressional Gold Medal Introduced
May 21, 2010
During McCarthyism in the 1950s, Horne was blacklisted as a communist because of her activism and, in 1963, she participated in the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, at which Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his immortal “I Have a Dream†speech. Throughout her career, Horne worked
Opponents Stay Quiet As 1st Milk Day Nears
May 21, 2010
It took two years, the help of an Academy Award-winning film, and a posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama to win the signature
Minorities WIlling To Pay Higher Taxes To Improve Ca Schools: Poll
May 21, 2010
Money helps, but educational solutions that are too teacher-focused don’t address core problems, explained Frank Warrell, professor and associate dean of student affairs at UC Berkeley.
“Even if a student has a stable teaching force at a low-income school, we haven’t figured out how to account for the lack of
Chicago's Minority Business Program Failing, Report Says
May 21, 2010
Inspector General Joseph Ferguson's study also said that minority- and women-owned construction firms got paid nearly $20 million less than the city reported in 2008. That amounts to about 16 percent. The city kept inadequate records to determine how much went to the minority- and women-owned firms for other
Minority Group: Involvement Of Expectant Fathers In Pregnancy Improves Outcomes
May 21, 2010
In the document, the Commission also recommended that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) and other national public health agencies
Data Show U.S. Border Enforcement Prioritizes Non-Violent Migrants Over Dangerous Criminals
May 21, 2010
Statue Honors First Black Station Keeper
May 24, 2010
Etheridge was born into slavery on Roanoke Island in 1842 and went on to become the first African-American in charge of a U.S. Life-Saving Service rescue station. He was in charge of the Pea Island station from 1880 to 1900.
The keynote speaker for the unveiling, Daniel Gardiner, shared the impact Etheridge’s work made on his life. Gardiner’s uncle
Renowned Black Neurosurgeon Tells Bucknell Grads "Use Gifts For Good"
May 24, 2010
"I knew it would be a great medical challenge," Carson recalled, describing his thoughts as he set out to perform what would become 28 hours of surgery to separate vital organs and vessels so that each child could live independent lives. "I felt strongly I could do it in one long operation."
Three-quarters of the way
Healthcare Summit Aims To "Move From Talk To Action"
May 24, 2010
"The new healthcare regulation is a game-changer," says WorkplaceDiversity.com COO Dan Honig. "It'll affect several industries and by being proactive, we will be able to anticipate and embrace these changes."
The summit will be held in the New York Times Building (620 Eighth Avenue) in New York City and will
Rosa Parks Civil Rights Mural To Be Dedicated
May 24, 2010
The new Rosa Parks Civil Rights Mural features 12 brick columns vividly painted with portraits of U.S. presidents, Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. as
Students Pay High Price For State's Low Funding
May 24, 2010
Even before the latest review, the medical school was ramping up efforts to improve diversity, including the March hiring of a new associate dean for diversity and inclusion.
The school also has started new "pipeline" programs that aim to attract middle- and high-school students from backgrounds underrepresented in
Minority Grads, All Dresses Up With No Where To Go
May 24, 2010
The bad news is that the unemployment rate for African-Americans is an unacceptable 16.5 percent.
Pegues has been sending out resumes since
Californians: Don't Cut Our Schools
May 24, 2010
Latinos (57 percent) were more likely than Asians (49 percent) and African Americans (48 percent) to support the idea of paying higher salaries to attract and retain teachers at schools in lower-income communities, even if it costs the state more money.
Money helps, but educational solutions that are too
In Haiti, Small Loans Make A Big Impact
May 24, 2010
Recapitalization of these people, especially in rural areas where formal banking opportunities are limited, is a critical part of rebuilding Haiti's economy, said Leonie Hermantin, the Miami-based deputy director of The Lambi Fund, a nonprofit that focuses on economic justice in Haiti.
``We have the newcomers who also
Stop The FCC From Treating Puerto Ricans As Second Class Citizens
May 25, 2010
Congress created the FCC for the express purpose of ensuring that “all the people of the United States†have comparable access to telecommunications services “without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or sex.†In furtherance of this fundamental right, Congress directed the FCC
Pressure Builds On Selig To Move All-
Star Game
May 25, 2010
San Francisco is no stranger to protests, but this Saturday, the city by the bay will see a different kind of demonstration. The march runs from Justin Herman Plaza to AT&T Park, where the Giants will be playing
Obama Backs Deal Fast-Tracking
DADT Repeal
May 25, 2010
"We are on the brink of historic action to both strengthen our military and respect the service of lesbian and gay troops,†said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. “Today’s announcement paves the path to fulfill the President’s call to end ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ this year and puts us one step
HUD Releases "Worst Case Housing
Needs" Report
May 25, 2010
Worst case needs were found across racial and ethnic groups. There were 2.92 million non-Hispanic white households, 1.35 million non-Hispanic black households, and 1.23 million Hispanic households with worst case housing needs.
Geography - Worst case needs were found across national regions and across central cities, suburbs and non-metropolitan areas. In
Marker Salutes History Black Music On Main Street
May 25, 2010
"The Mississippi Gulf Coast played a vital role in shaping the blues, and I'm glad we can honor those musicians who contributed to our state's musical heritage," Governor Barbour said.
Future markers are anticipated in Bay St. Louis, North Gulfport and Jackson County. The first coastal marker, honoring blues radio in Mississippi, is located at the
Kaiser Tackles Global Maternal, Newborn, Child Health Issues In New Report
May 25, 2010
It also identifies key policy issues surrounding the future of the U.S. involvement, including how the U.S. will integrate maternal, newborn, and child health
Bill Contains $1.15B For Black Farmers
May 25, 2010
The tax bill includes a provision to resolve longstanding discrimination claims by black farmers as well as the federal government’s mishandling of Native Americans’ land trust accounts. The measure is estimated to cost $4.6 billion over 10 years.
A House vote on the bill is expected as early as Tuesday
Many HBCUs Remain Socially Liberal, Fiscally Conservative
May 25, 2010
When America has a cold, black America has the flu – historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) hoping to weather this storm are forced to be more careful than their counterparts in investing.
“Howard’s investments have performed fairly well compared to other colleges – the big names,†said Robert Tarola
'Dance Theatre Of Harlem: 40 Years Of Firsts' Recalls A groundbreaking History
May 26, 2010
Nostalgia prevailed at the California African American Museum in Exposition Park, where a group of dancer-alumni gathered on Saturday to remember the vivacious New York ballet company, Dance Theatre of Harlem. Charismatic pioneering black ballet star Arthur Mitchell launched the troupe in 1969 in
Hearing On Proposed North Oakland Gang Injunction Comes Tomorrow
May 26, 2010
The controversial proposal, which if approved will severely limit the civil rights of those bound to it within a 100 block "safety zone" in North Oakland, has raised serious legal questions concerning due process of law as well as ignited a larger political debate in the streets.
City Attorney John Russo said the injunction is
Urban League Addresses "The Black White Divide"
May 26, 2010
Pounding the pavement, hitting the books: An estimated 3.3 million young men and women will leave high school in June with -- or without -- a diploma. The speed with which they secure steady employment or a seat in another classroom differs markedly by race. Black high school graduates, for
National Urban League Offers Perspective On Graduation
May 26, 2010
It is graduation season in America - a bittersweet moment for thousands of young high school and college seniors who are leaving the
Gates Can Accept 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Amendment
May 26, 2010
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates can accept a proposed congressional amendment overturning the ban on gay men and lesbians serving openly in the military, but would prefer that lawmakers wait until a Defense Department review to assess its full impact is completed, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said May 25.
"Secretary Gates continues to believe
Bias Payments Come Too Late For Some Farmers
May 26, 2010
Wrangling over the federal budget in Washington has delayed payouts from a $1.25 billion settlement that Mr. Boyd and several others
On Immigration, Racial Divide Runs Deep
May 26, 2010
And in the wake of Arizona’s controversial anti-illegal immigration law, the survey suggests that Republicans could get an immediate political boost, but may face a long-term problem among Latinos, the nation’s fastest-growing demographic group.
“Are there areas where the Republicans can make short-term gains? Yes,†says Democratic pollster Peter D. Hart, who
National Slave Narratives Seminar Slated For Next Month
May 26, 2010
The seminar will examine the place of slavery and abolition in American history and culture, and participants will discuss the genre of slave narratives through some exemplary texts including biographies and autobiographies. Autobiographies by former slaves were first published in the late 18th century
NYS Legislature Called On To Root Out Fiscal Irregularities In Charter School Management
May 26, 2010
Cop On Trial For Torturing Confessions From Black Men
May 27, 2010
In an effort to get details, the officers first performed a mock lynching. When that didn't work, one of the officers pretended to load a pump-action shotgun, put the shotgun in Cannon's mouth and pulled the trigger three times.
"One of them said, 'Go ahead, blow that nigger's head off.' And that's when [officer] Peter
No Race Disparity Seen In IVF Using Frozen Embryos
May 27, 2010
Using frozen embryos may level the playing field for African-American and white women undergoing in vitro fertilization, a new study suggests, despite earlier
Justice Department Poised To Challenge Arizona Immigration Law
May 27, 2010
At the same time, the government officials said, the department's civil rights section is considering possible legal action against the law on the basis that it amounts to racial profiling of Latinos who are legally in Arizona but conceivably could be asked to provide documents proving their citizenship.
U.S. Atty. Gen
Veteran Black Newsman, Bob Ellison, Dies At 67
May 27, 2010
In a newscast on American Urban Radio Networks, which succeeded Sheridan, Ellison's son Michael said his father had pulmonary disease
Giants To Retire First Black Player's Uniform Number
May 27, 2010
"It is quite an honor," Irvin said Wednesday in a phone interview. "I wasn't able to play with the Giants in San Francisco, but being able to play with
12 Selected As 2010 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars
May 27, 2010
The program is designed to introduce recent college graduates with an interest in issues affecting racial and ethnic minority and underserved communities to the federal legislative process and current issues in health policy. In addition to working on Capitol Hill, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits
Senate Chairman Releases Racial And Gender Disparities In Thrift Savings Plan Participation Report
May 27, 2010
“Retirement security is a vital issue for all Americans, no matter their race or gender,†said Kohl. “Expanding pension coverage through products like the auto-IRA, auto-enrollment for 401(k) plans, and adequate fee disclosure have the potential to close some of these gaps so every American can retire security after a
Data Show Alarming Number Of Minority Children Cannot Swim
May 27, 2010
Other major variables include lack of parental encouragement in African American and Hispanic families and personal appearance issues (notion that
Research Shows Many Believe College Degree Makes Women Better Mothers
May 28, 2010
A new survey by eLearners.com, a web resource of EducationDynamics, which connects prospective students with online degrees and sponsors Project Working Mom, found that nearly one in four Americans (24 percent) believe women with a college degree are better mothers than those without.
Comcast Under Fire Over Black Media Ownership
May 28, 2010
Ownership is a major driver of the Black economy. Knowing this, a group advocating Black media ownership and a former Federal Communications Commission chairman are spearheading a crusade against cable giant Comcast and their proposed merger with NBC/Universal over the cable operator's
Donald Trump Finds Love For Black Reality Star
May 28, 2010
Real Estate Billionaire and Entertainment Mogul Donald J. Trump has partnered with TV One on a groundbreaking new reality series, Donald J.
New Report Highlights Economic Gains from Immigration And Immigration Reform
May 28, 2010
The report written by NPI Fellow and Former Under Secretary of Commerce Dr. Robert J. Shapiro, presents an accurate portrait of America’s immigrant population, dispels certain misconceptions about American Immigration and offers economic analysis regarding the impact of immigration, and proposed
Latino Children's Social Skills Erode In Middle School
May 28, 2010
The American Psychological Association recently published a special section highlighting research on Latino children and educational performance in the journal Developmental Psychology. It found that Latino children, despite growing up in poverty, started kindergarten with strong social and classroom skills. These skills make children better learners. However
Among 4-Year-Olds, 1 In 5 Obese, Study Finds
May 28, 2010
A striking new study says almost 1 in 5 American 4-year-olds is obese, and the rate is alarmingly higher among American Indian children, with nearly a
Rockstar Games Presents 37th Annual Harlem Cycling Classic
May 28, 2010
Featuring live television coverage, hip-hop headliners, DJ event, Mayor's Cup for children's races and David Walker Memorial Pro/Am
Amateurs and Olympians alike will descend upon Harlem's Marcus Garvey Park on Father's Day, June 20 to compete in the 37th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic presented
Cartoon Favorite Dragged Into Immigration Debate
May 28, 2010
Popular children’s cartoon character Dora the Explorer is being made a focus online in the nationwide immigration debate. As reported by CBS 11 News, images
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