Voting Rights Act: Our Votes Matter
Medgar Evers and many other paid the ultimate price to register Black voters--murder Today as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we must draw…
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Charleston Church Massacre: Emmanuel AME Church Will Rise Again From Ashes
Suspect Dylan Roof Statement by President Obama Good afternoon, everybody. This morning, I spoke with, and Vice President Biden spoke with, Mayor Joe Riley and other leaders of…
Texas Cop’s Child Abuse Highlights Police Prejudice Against African-Americans
The face of hate--violent nutcase Eric Casebolt For nearly a year now, since the killing of Michael Brown, in Missouri; and Eric Garner, in Staten Island; weve witnessed…
UNEMPLOYMENT STILL HIGH FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS DESPITE THRIVING ECONOMY
Man out of work for over two years displays T-shirt at march on US Capitol. African Americans are still at the bottom of the totem pole when it…
Ohio Judge Rules It’s Okay To Fire 137 Bullets Into Unarmed Black Couple
The evidence didn't sway Judge O'Donnell who had probably already made up his mind An Ohio judge, John P. O'Donnell, on Saturday basically ruled that it's okay for…
Message To Jeb Bush: Institutional Racism And Police Crimes Aren’t About “Family Values”
Jeb Bush royal lineage-- Daddy's job, brother's job, now my job... New Attorney General Loretta Lynch will start off on a serious note by investigating the Baltimore Police…
Freddie Gray’s Brutal Death: How Did Baltimore Cops Break His Spine?
Gray's parents and supporters show some rage The protests against Baltimore Police for the callous killing of Freddie Gray is representative of the reactions people are forced to…
Sharpton And De Blasio Call For “National Policing Law”
Schneiderman, Sharpton, De Blasio and Rep. Charles Rangel The Rev. Al Sharpton along with top New York City elected officials including Mayor Bill De Blasio made remarks that…
“I Can’t Breathe”: Michigan Police Viciously Beat Unarmed Black Man
William Melendez; alleged thug cop The beating of an unarmed retired Detroit auto worker is another disturbing example of the lawless conduct some cops engage in when they…
SELMA And The Role Of Lowndes County
Driving the dark highway to Selma, Ala., I met forgotten heroes of the voting rights movement. It was the night before President Barack Obama’s arrival. I was driving…