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Study Finds Gender Bias In Kids' Books

Study Finds Gender Bias In Kids' Books

May 04, 2011
The disparity between male and female characters is sending children a message that "women and girls occupy a less important role in society than men or boys." ... read more
Banned Books In The Texas Prison System

Banned Books In The Texas Prison System

February 28, 2011
The banned books list includes Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners, New York Times bestsellers, and books by Nobel Peace Prize nominees. ... read more

2010's Best Black Non-Fiction Books Named

January 07, 2011
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Chinese Books Distributed In US Schools

September 22, 2010
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Social Justice League Delivers Petitions Demanding Unbiased Textbooks

June 04, 2010
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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 ... read more
Textbooks May Shed Civil Rights Icons

Textbooks May Shed Civil Rights Icons

January 13, 2010
The State Board of Education is hearing public testimony today on proposed updates to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for ... read more

Dept. Of Corrections Lifts Ban On 'Books Behind Bars' Program, Recognizes Inmates' Rights

September 17, 2009
The policy change came a day after The Rutherford Institute sent a letter to Director Johnson charging that the months-long restriction on Books Behind Bars amounted to an unwarranted and clear violation ... read more

Smileybooks Invites Recipe Submissions For AMERICA I AM PASS IT DOWN COOKBOOK

May 14, 2009
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A Trio of New Spanish-Language Books for Kids!

March 31, 2009
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Legislator: Rodeo needs to hire minorities, open books

February 26, 2009
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August Is Black Business Month

August 09, 2011
August, which is National Black Business Month, is a good time for American businesses to confront the reality that supplier diversity should be a top strategic priority, not simply a corporate citizenship obligation, according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Senior Advisor James H. Lowry, coauthor of Minority Business Success: Refocusing on the American Dream (Stanford Business Books, 2011). "Black Business Month is the right time to remember that minorities will become the majority ... read more

Obama Talks Higher Taxes In Address To Latino Group

July 22, 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 ... read more

Alabama Lawmakers Compared To KKK

July 15, 2011
It seems the new Ku Klux Klan members in Alabama are the state’s lawmakers and its target – no longer blacks – but undocumented migrants who have called the state home and kept the economic engines of small businesses running, reports CaribPR Wire founder Felicia Persaud. A new immigration law in the state ... read more
Was Mark Twain A Closet Racist?

Was Mark Twain A Closet Racist?

June 29, 2011
In the wake of the unveiling of a commemorative stamp depicting iconic author Mark Twain, a Baylor University scholar says there was more to anti-racist Twain than most people know — including a stint as a Confederate soldier and a boyhood in which he believed that slavery was right and righteous. ... read more
First Lady Visits Nelson Mandela At Home

First Lady Visits Nelson Mandela At Home

June 21, 2011
US First Lady Michelle Obama arrived for her 6 day visit in South Africa late last night. Accompanied by her mother Marian Robinson, her daughters Malia and Sasha and her niece Leslie and her nephew Avery, Mrs Obama met members of Nelson Mandela’s family and his wife Graca Machel today. Sello Hatang and Sahm Venter ... read more
Black Female Dean Makes History At Univ. Of Maryland

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
Apology From Psychology Magazine For Post On Black Women

Apology From Psychology Magazine For Post On Black Women

May 31, 2011
But it was too late. The nonsense by an evolutionary psychologist spouting junk science about black women's looks had already started stinking up the blogosphere. ... read more
IS MEMORIAL DAY A BLACK CREATION?

IS MEMORIAL DAY A BLACK CREATION?

May 27, 2011
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Civil Rights Groups Urge Reversal Of Prison Censorship Decision

Civil Rights Groups Urge Reversal Of Prison Censorship Decision

May 27, 2011
“TDCJ’s censorship of these books is a transparent attempt to suppress speech that is critical of the government." ... read more
MINORITY COLLEGE DILEMMA

MINORITY COLLEGE DILEMMA

May 11, 2011
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One Africa Summit This Friday

One Africa Summit This Friday

May 09, 2011
The Summit re-connects the nations and people of Africa with a displaced Diaspora spread out across the world. ... read more
ETHNIC STUDIES HUNGER STRIKE

ETHNIC STUDIES HUNGER STRIKE

May 04, 2011
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Many Unhappy With New Malcolm X Book

Many Unhappy With New Malcolm X Book

April 29, 2011
Two of Malcolm X’s daughters take issue with a recent biography of their father alleging that the marriage between Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz was strained, ... read more
Sickle Cell News Round-Up

Sickle Cell News Round-Up

April 28, 2011
Sickle Cell disease is a genetic blood disorder that affects over 80,000 people in the US and millions worldwide. ... read more
ACTIVIST'S DEATH SENTENCE KO'D

ACTIVIST'S DEATH SENTENCE KO'D

April 26, 2011
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Black Pastors Unite To Revive Marriage And Fatherhood

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
Comcast Merger Brings Hope For Minority Ownership

Comcast Merger Brings Hope For Minority Ownership

April 25, 2011
Ultimately, this merger is a win for all Americans, especially minority and low-income consumers who have largely been left out of the digital equation. ... read more
Senator Wants S.C. Hate Crime Law

Senator Wants S.C. Hate Crime Law

April 21, 2011
"My first thought was that, I've got to let my students know so that when they are out and about in Rock Hill that they, you know, act straight, And that's a sad lesson." ... read more
Grant Will Preserve

Grant Will Preserve "Eyes On The Prize" Documentary

April 19, 2011
“These records are a crucial part of Americans’ cultural history and heritage,” says James E. McLeod, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences. ... read more

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