Your
unfiltered
news center.
®
The world you see depends upon the news you get.
®
Subscribe to Our Updates
Powered By:
BlackRadioNetwork.com
|
MinorityNewsService.net
|
MinorityNews.net
HOME
ARTS
CIVIL RIGHTS
FINANCIAL
HEALTH
LEGAL
POLITICS
CONTACT
RSS
April 28, 2024
Greenberg Traurig is a Finalist for Legal Media Group's 2024 Women in Business Law EMEA Awards
•
Books-A-Million Launches Its 22nd Coffee for the Troops Donation Campaign
•
Carbon Removal and Mariculture Legislation Moves Forward in California Assembly
•
Panasonic Energy of North America and Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada unveil first-of-its-kind "Clean Energy" patch program
•
CareTrust REIT Sets First Quarter Earnings Call for Friday, May 3, 2024
•
Latin America CDC a Must, say Public Health Leaders and AHF
•
29 London Partners With US Media Company Bobi Media to Strengthen Market Offering
•
Toro Taxes, the Leading Latino Tax Franchise selects Trez, to power Payroll solutions
•
Shanghai Electric Releases ESG Report, Highlighting Sustainable Development Achievements in 2023
•
Getting Tattooed with Gay History
•
Kinaxis Positioned Highest on Ability to Execute in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Supply Chain Planning Solutions
•
Anti-Mullerian Hormone Test Market Projected to Reach $586.48 million by 2030 - Exclusive Report by 360iResearch
•
Cultivate Roots for Cultural Change with Chacruna: Psychedelic Culture 2024 Tickets Now On Sale
•
The Bronx Zoo Hosted the 16th Annual WCS Run for the Wild Today
•
Broadstone Net Lease Issues 2023 Sustainability Report
•
Levy Konigsberg Files Lawsuits on Behalf of 25 Men Who Allege They Were Sexually Abused as Juveniles Across Four New Jersey Juve
•
Summit Energy Sponsors and Participates in the Interfaith Social Services Stop the Stigma 5K
•
Badger Meter Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
•
L.A. Care and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plans Celebrate New Community Resource Center in West Los Angeles, Highli
•
The Sallie Mae Fund Grants $75,000 to DC College Access Program to Support Higher Education Access and Completion
Search results for "failure"
Page:
::
::
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
In Arizona Aftermath, States Steer Clear Of Immigration Fight
August 02, 2011
A year after SB 1070 took effect, states nationwide are turning away from similar bills, fearing the financial and political fallout seen in Arizona and the consequences that anti-immigrant legislation could have in their own backyards, according to a New America Media report. “Arizona was a wake up call for other states,†said Elena Lacayo, field coordinator with the Immigration Policy Project at the National Council ...
read more
NAACP Calls For End To Drug War
August 01, 2011
The NAACP has passed an historic resolution calling to an end the war on drugs with a majority vote at its annual convention in Los Angeles. The resolution outlines key details of the war on drugs, which the organization notes are crucial failings; the U.S. spends $40 billion annually on the war, and low-level drug offenders ...
read more
Democrats Look To Protect Latino Vote
July 22, 2011
Democrats are looking to put the breaks on conservative outreach efforts to Latino voters before they start, local sources report. The DNC's first major ad buy of the season is a Spanish-language ad running in areas with high concentrations of Latino voters around the country. The new spot comes on the heels ...
read more
Obama To Address Latino Convention
July 21, 2011
Black Radio Network will be carrying the webcast of the National Council of La Raza's annual convention live from Washington as President Barack Obama will join national leaders from the business, government, and nonprofit sectors. The conference will be held July 23–26 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel and will feature issues vital to the Latino community and all Americans: education, the economy, health care, immigration reform, and more. ...
read more
Authors Say Ignoring Minority Businesses "Recipe For Disaster"
July 19, 2011
American businesses must make supplier diversity a strategic priority and stop viewing it as simply a corporate citizenship obligation, according to a new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) book. "U.S. companies need to do a better job of supporting and developing minority businesses. Minorities will ...
read more
Feds Focus On Protecting Native American Women
July 15, 2011
In testimony before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Associate U.S. Attorney General Tom Perrelli has recommended legal reforms to improve the safety of women in tribal communities and allow Federal and tribal law-enforcement agencies to hold more perpetrators of domestic violence accountable for their crimes. ...
read more
Black Firefighters Fight Entrance Exam Fee Increase
July 13, 2011
The Vulcan Society, an organization of black firefighters, and The City of New York were back in court this week when the city wanted to charge $54 for the new Fire Department entrance exam, a whopping 80% increase over the last time the exam was given just four years ago. The judge said no, and also found a way to ...
read more
Natives Want Feds To Look Into Sacred Land Dispute
July 11, 2011
In the latest twist to the saga involving the increasingly likely desecration of sites held sacred by some American Indians, a coalition of Indian citizens has filed a last-ditch legal appeal against the U.S. Forest Service, hoping to change a tide that has long seemed unchangeable. ...
read more
First Black Female NASCAR Owner Rolls Out Team
July 08, 2011
The Subway Jalapeno 250 at Daytona International Speedway last Friday, was the inaugural race for one of the most unique teams and causes ever to come to the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Racing For Education, LLC in conjunction with Diversity Motorsports Racing, LLC, rolled out its new #19 Racing For Educationcar driven by Mike Bliss ...
read more
Groups Allege Ulterior Motive Of Immigration Program
July 06, 2011
Immigration rights groups allege documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) litigation show that the controversial Secure Communities deportation program (S-Comm), designed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to target people for deportation, is also a key component of a little-known FBI project to accumulate a massive store of personal biometric information ...
read more
Stunning Admissions In Katrina Shootings Case
June 29, 2011
Shortly after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans police officers allegedly fired on two black families on the Danziger Bridge. Two people died. Now the officers are on trial in a case that exposes widespread corruption in the city's justice ...
read more
SC Gov Signs Controversial Immigration Law
June 28, 2011
Governor Nikki Haley has signed off on legislation to crack down on illegal immigration. Before Haley signed the bill, the American Civil Liberties Union announced plans to challenge it. Supporters and protesters showed up at the signing to praise and sound off against the new law. The legislation requires police to check the immigration ...
read more
Nation's Mayors Speak Out On "Failed" War On Drugs
June 22, 2011
According to the mayors’ resolution, the Criminal Justice commission will produce recommendations to “reduce crime and violence, improve cost-effectiveness, ensure the interests of justice at every step of the criminal justice system…reduce incarceration, reform U.S. drug policy, eliminate racial and gender disparities ...
read more
"Cosby Show's" Taylor Funeral Tomorrow In Harlem
June 06, 2011
The family is grateful for the light and laughter our mother gave not only to us but to the world during her time on The Cosby Show. ...
read more
Maternal Mortality Rates Increasing For Black Women
June 06, 2011
Nationally, blacks have a four-times greater risk of pregnancy-related death than whites - a rate of 36.1 per 100,000 live births. ...
read more
Black Female Dean Makes History At Univ. Of Maryland
June 03, 2011
She is the first woman to hold the post, and succeeds James Harris, who is stepping down after 14 years as dean. Dill’s term begins August 1. ...
read more
"Cosby Show's" Grandma Huxtable dies at 93
June 02, 2011
Taylor's films include the Clint Eastwood movie "Play Misty for Me." She was among the original members of the Negro Ensemble Company. ...
read more
Study: Cost Of College Shows Low-Income Students Have Few Choices
June 02, 2011
s it stands, these financial-aid policy choices increasingly benefit affluent students instead of those with the greatest demonstrated need. ...
read more
More Than Immigration At Stake In Historic AZ Recall Effort
June 01, 2011
A bipartisan effort to recall conservative state Senator Russell Pearce, known for his tough stance on illegal immigration, could signal a shift in the political climate in Arizona. ...
read more
Bayer Gender Bias Lawsuit Widens
May 25, 2011
According to the amended complaint, there is an entirely new class of plaintiffs and an additional Bayer HealthCare Division now added to the case. ...
read more
Mexican-Americans, Other Latinos See Race Differently
May 23, 2011
Demographers say the vast majority are Mexican-Americans and other Latinos who do not see themselves in the four, recognized racial groups. ...
read more
Asians Outraged Over Senate Republicans Blockage Of Judicial Nominee
May 20, 2011
A coalition of Asian groups called the U.S. Senate's failure to pass a cloture vote on judicial nominee Professor Goodwin Liu a travesty of the democratic process. ...
read more
Not Everyone Treated Equal With Kidney Transplant
May 16, 2011
Not all racial and ethnic groups have equal access to kidney transplantation, according to a study appearing in of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN). ...
read more
Panel: Repeal of Citizenship Clause Would Carry Heavy Consequences
May 13, 2011
“No, this would not fix our nation’s broken immigration system. In fact, it would break our nation’s immigration system even further.†...
read more
SPLC Sues School District Over Suspensions
May 13, 2011
"The principal just called and said he was out for the rest of the year, but he wouldn't tell me what for," she said. "That's just not fair." ...
read more
Senate Confirms 1st Asian Judge For CA Court
May 11, 2011
“This is welcome news for an overworked federal bench that has waited almost two years for Judge Edward Chen’s confirmation.†...
read more
Report: High-Performing Schools Still Leaving Some Behind
April 27, 2011
New report shows why a national focus on turning around the lowest performing schools, while needed, is not enough to raise achievement and close gaps. ...
read more
CA Supreme Court Chief: Bench Must Reflect State's Diversity
April 26, 2011
Cantil-Sakauye made headlines as the first Asian, the first Filipino, only the second woman, and one of the youngest to hold this position. ...
read more
Black Pastors Unite To Revive Marriage And Fatherhood
April 26, 2011
Recalling the African-American church's central role in the civil rights movement, the leaders of this Call to Action recognize the power the church can have. ...
read more
Black Legislators Head Up Fight Against AZ-Style Immigration Bills
April 20, 2011
As immigrant advocates battle hardline immigration bills in state capitols across the country, they’re receiving crucial support from caucuses of black legislators. ...
read more
Three Biomarkers Better Predict Kidney Disease, Complications
April 18, 2011
The study participants were, on average, 65 years old. Overall, 40 percent were black, 54 percent were women. ...
read more
Page:
::
::
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
LIVE VIDEO EVERY SATURDAY
Rev. Al Sharpton
9 to 11 am EST
Rev. Jesse Jackson
10 to noon CST
LIVE BROADCASTS
Sounds Make the News ®
Atlanta -
WAOK-Urban
Berkley / San Francisco -
KPFA-Progressive
Chicago -
WVON-Urban
Los Angeles -
KJLH - Urban
New York -
WKDM-Mandarin Chinese
New York -
WADO-Spanish
New York -
WBAI - Progressive
Washington -
WOL-Urban