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Ex-New Orleans cops get prison time in Danziger Bridge shootings
From CNN The Wire A federal judge Wednesday sentenced five former New Orleans police officers to prison terms ranging from six to 65 years for the shootings of unarmed civilians in the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The shootings occurred on the Danziger Bridge on September 4, 2005, six days after much of New Orleans…
The Day That Changed Black America
Every April, we have the opportunity to reflect on a great Civil Rights leader and why working toward equality angers so many.
Sculptor Elizabeth Catlett Sculptor Dies At 96
A talented art whose work can be found in museums and the city of New Orleans has passed from natural causes.
This Day in Black History: The Loss of Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson, author and activist, helped Black Americans find their identity and others understand the culture.
This Day in American History: Martin Luther King Delivers his Last Speech
In Dr. King’s last ever speech, given this day in 1968 at the Memphis Mason Temple, he discussed how his work was God’s will.
A New Study Shows Cervical Cancer Virus Harder To Clear In Black Women
The common STI that causes cervical cancer is more pernicious in Black women than women of other races according to research.
Autism Up Among Kids of Color
CDC data shows an increased in autism diagnoses for certain youth demographics, including Black and hispanic children.
Cesar Chavez Day: Honoring The Latino Civil Rights Leader By Continuing The Fight For Justice
Cesar Chavez is one of the most notable proponents of civil rights for Latino Americans.
Detroit Students Suspended After Demanding ‘An Education’
Detroit students are speaking out against conditions that make it impossible for them to learn.
Lawsuit alleges NYPD violated civil rights by entering private buildings
Black and Latino New Yorkers allege that NYPD systemetically violates their constitucional rights with stop-and-frisk orders,
Rep. Gwen Moore recounts her own rape in defense of the Violence Against Women Act
The Wisconsin Congresswoman is not afraid to be candid when discussing policies related to sexual assault.
Alabama Civil Rights Museum Promotes Lesbian Awareness
One Alabama museum exhibit shows visitors the many face of lesbian women in the south.
Another perfect college acceptance year at Urban Prep
Chicago’s Urban Prep Academy has a history of turning out graduates with strong academic records.
Podcast: Third Coast Digest Mark Metcalf interviews Virgil Cameron and Fran Kaplan about ABHM’s Past, Present and Future
ABHM’s Virgil Cameron and Fran Kaplan sat down with Mark Metcalf from Urban Milwaukee to record a podcast interview.
Trayvon Martin Video Shows No Blood or Bruises on George Zimmerman
Zimmerman’s claim of self-defense against Trayvon Martin falls shorts when video footage shows no injuries.
Nelson Mandela’s Archives Now Available Online
South African president Nelson Mandela’s life and fight for equality has been preserved online thanks to an extensive project.
With a Black President, Race Talk Is Harder
Reniqua Allen muses about the difficulties discussing race when even the president’s Black child faces racism.
Milwaukee Public Schools are not full of thugs–Facebook campaign by students
A social media campaign by students at Milwaukee Public Schools aims to dispel racist stereotypes about being Black.
The Lingering Legacy of Lynching and Trayvon Martin
Filmmaker Jackie Olive is among those who see Trayvon Martin’s murder for what it is: a modern lynching because of his race.
Public Schools Constrain Blacks, Author Says
Lisa Delpit’s latest book, “Multiplication Is for White People”: Raising Expectations for Other People’s Children, is another installment in the author’s crusade to expose the systemic issues with America’s public education system, and their effects on a growing achievement gap between whites and minorities.