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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

GRISLY SLAYINGS BRINGS MEXICAN DRUG WAR TO US

April 22, 2009
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Immigrant Crackdown Follows Crime and Drug Wars

April 20, 2009
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U.S. Aid Delays in Drug War Criticized

April 06, 2009
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MEXICAN DRUG WARS NOW WORSE THAN IRAQ

March 24, 2009
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U.S. RATTLED AS MEXICO DRUG WAR BLEEDS OVER BORDER

March 03, 2009
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MINORITY COMMUNITIES HIT BY NEW DRUG CRISIS

MINORITY COMMUNITIES HIT BY NEW DRUG CRISIS

November 27, 2020
Alarmed that 33 people were severally sickened by an overdose of the synthetic marijuana known as K2, law enforcement have fanned out in minority sections of Brooklyn, NY to locate the sources of the drugs. ... read more
Minorities Targeted By War On Terrorism

Minorities Targeted By War On Terrorism

September 07, 2011
An investigation by the Center for Investigative Reporting into the counter-terrorism program at the Mall of America near Minneapolis, found that it often ensnares seemingly innocent people with the FBI and other law enforcement organizations. Ever since 9/11, the nation’s leaders have warned that government agencies can’t protect ... read more
Seattle Intervenes In Latino Gang War

Seattle Intervenes In Latino Gang War

September 01, 2011
King County plans to spend $1.4 million in reserve funds to combat the growing Latino gang problem in South King County, using both law enforcement and community outreach resources. The Sheriff’s Office believes there are over 10,000 gang members among an estimated 140 street gangs in King County. Gang related crime has gone up 165 percent since 2005 and has shifted from ... read more

Firm Awards $400K In Minority Accounting Scholarships

August 15, 2011
The KPMG Foundation a private firm that operates on donations, today announced it has awarded a total of $400,000 in scholarships to 40 minority accounting doctoral students for the 2011-2012 academic year. The students include 10 new recipients and 30 students whose scholarships have been renewed. Each scholarship is valued at $10,000 and renewable annually for up to five years. ... read more

Civil Rights Museum Presents 20th Anniversary Freedom Awards

August 11, 2011
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the National Civil Rights Museum, the 2011 Freedom Awards will be given to select individuals for their contributions to civil and human rights, education, the arts, sports community, justice and for their dedication to creating opportunity for the disenfranchised. Honorees this year include Danny Glover, Cicely Tyson, Bill Russell, Alonzo Mourning, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, among others. The Freedom Awards is a global civil rights event, part of the mission ... read more

Travel Warning For Haiti

August 09, 2011
The Department of State strongly urges U.S. citizens to consider carefully all travel to Haiti. Travel fully supported by organizations with solid infrastructure, evacuation options, and medical support systems in place is recommended and preferable to travel in country without such support. U.S. citizens traveling to Haiti ... read more

Feds Address Drug And Alcohol Abuse In Tribal Nation

August 08, 2011
Attorney General Eric Holder, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Ken Salazar today announced a new federal framework to assist American Indian and Alaska Native communities in achieving their goals in the prevention, intervention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. ... read more

Racial Profiling Concerns At Newark Airport

August 05, 2011
An internal TSA report finding that Hispanic passengers were racially profiled at Newark Liberty International Airport has revived concerns that security screeners may have engaged in racial profiling at airports nationwide, according to local sources. Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.), the ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security ... read more
African American Civil War Museum Ready For Grand Opening

African American Civil War Museum Ready For Grand Opening

July 11, 2011
The African American Civil War Museum is reopening in a new location in D.C. to give it more space for exhibits and programs. The ribbon cutting is scheduled for Monday, July 18, but museum organizers have put together an entire weekend of events to mark the opening of the new location. ... read more
Black Bone Marrow Registry Raises Awareness

Black Bone Marrow Registry Raises Awareness

July 05, 2011
A bone marrow transplant can be a cure for someone with sickle cell disease or other illnesses like leukemia and lymphoma. Most patients who need transplants do not have a match in their family and depend on the Be The Match Registry to find a match. But many African Americans and other minorities can’t find marrow donors ... read more
WARNING: CUT DEFICIT PROTECT POOR

WARNING: CUT DEFICIT PROTECT POOR

June 27, 2011
Civil rights leaders are today calling on Executive and Congressional leadership to honor the precedent set by previous deficit reduction negotiations that have reduced the deficit without increasing poverty. In a letter to policymakers involved in deficit ... read more
Stars Come Out For BET Music Awards

Stars Come Out For BET Music Awards

June 27, 2011
Legendary songstress and diva extraordinaire Patti LaBelle was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Beginning with a special introduction from another musical icon, Gladys Knight , Cee Lo Green took to the stage in a throwback Patti LaBelle ... read more
Nation's Mayors Speak Out On

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
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DID "WAR ON DRUGS" TARGET BLACKS?

June 06, 2011
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At Swarthmore, Students Can Graduate En Espanol

At Swarthmore, Students Can Graduate En Espanol

May 27, 2011
Hispanic advocacy groups say Swarthmore's live Spanish translation is an unusual and welcome development for the nation's growing demographic of Latino students. ... read more
New Drugs Encouraging For Blacks Hepatitis C Patients

New Drugs Encouraging For Blacks Hepatitis C Patients

May 26, 2011
“We found a 65 to 75 percent cure rate in both the people who had never been treated and in those who had a relapse and in the third group we found up to a 55 percent cure rate.” ... read more
HUD Awards $153M To Revitalize Distressed Public Housing

HUD Awards $153M To Revitalize Distressed Public Housing

May 23, 2011
The eight housing authorities announced today were selected among 36 public housing authorities that applied for FY 2010 HOPE VI Revitalization funding. ... read more
US Labor Dept. Awards $75.8M For At-Risk Youth Programs

US Labor Dept. Awards $75.8M For At-Risk Youth Programs

May 18, 2011
"Every day in America, 7,000 students drop out of high school. Our nation cannot afford to lose these young people," said Secretary Solis. ... read more
Civil Rights Leaders Call For Reward Fund In Rap Artist Killing

Civil Rights Leaders Call For Reward Fund In Rap Artist Killing

May 19, 2011
“The rap industry is a lucrative industry and many of its top performers have spoken out and lent their talents and financial support to social causes in the past." ... read more
Poll: Young People More Positive Toward Immigrants, Minorities

Poll: Young People More Positive Toward Immigrants, Minorities

May 13, 2011
A majority of Americans, even those under 30, are likely to support amending the Constitution to end birthright citizenship although young Americans are less likely. ... read more
Feds Open Bias Probe Of Newark PD

Feds Open Bias Probe Of Newark PD

May 09, 2011
Allegations of excessive force, discriminatory policing, whether detainees confined to holding cells are subjected to unreasonable risk of harm are being investigated. ... read more
Blacks More Likely To Be Monitored For RX Drug Abuse

Blacks More Likely To Be Monitored For RX Drug Abuse

May 10, 2011
Black patients were significantly more likely than white patients to be scheduled for regular office visits and have restricted early prescription refills. ... read more
Several Blacks Awarded Charlie Rangel Fellowships

Several Blacks Awarded Charlie Rangel Fellowships

May 06, 2011
The program encourages the application of members of minority groups historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service. ... read more
Florida Gov. Poised To Sign Welfare Drug Test Into Law

Florida Gov. Poised To Sign Welfare Drug Test Into Law

May 06, 2011
Critics of the proposal say it unfairly targets the 113,340 Floridians who receive welfare benefits. ... read more

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