Archive for June 2012
AIDS Quilt Returns to Washington
The AIDS Memorial Quilt dedicated to those lost to HIV/AIDS, which disproportionately impacts Black Americans, is displayed again.
Read MoreJustice Department won’t prosecute Eric Holder for contempt
Attorney General Eric Holder escaped prosecution for withholding documents pertaining to executive decisions as ordered by the president.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Buffalo Soldiers Unit Created
The first Black soldiers belonged to Army units created specifically for people of color by congress in the 1860s.
Read MoreOriginal Emancipation Proclamation Copy Sells For More Than $2 Million
This piece of American history sold for a hefty fee at auction, proving that you can put a price on some things.
Read MoreHull-House Museum Exhibit Explores a Chicago Gang’s History and Impact
Museum goers have another option in Chicago to learn about the city’s gang history, including the Conservative Vice Lords.
Read MoreRoom4Debate: Does the Supreme Court Arizona Ruling Pave Path To Racial Profiling?
A controversial Arizona immigration law has lost some of its teeth after a Supreme Court decision ruled multiple provisions unconstitutional.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: The Marine Corps Integrates
Shortly before the United States entered World War II, President Roosevelt authorized racial integration in the Marine Corps.
Read MoreIs sexual harassment different from the perspective of black women?
Reporter Adam Howard examines how sexual harassment impacts Black women through the lens of recent happenings in basketball.
Read MoreThis Day in Black History: Science Fiction Writer Octavia Butler is Born
Octavia Butler, whose work was first published in the 1970s, is known as the first Black woman to write science fiction.
Read MoreChicago Charter School Boasts 100 Percent Graduation Rate for Third Consecutive Year
One Chicago school continues its track record for excellence and commitment to helping Black students, especially boys.
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