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Room4Debate: Are rising obesity costs the new second-hand smoke?
As Americans keep getting bigger, some people wonder whether obesity has replaced the financial cost of previous health issues.
Hypocrisy: ‘Think Like A Man’ is banned in France for ‘lack of diversity’
A film featuring an all-Black cast has stirred controversy, including in France where it was banned due to a diversity requirement.
Room4Debate: Should a Child be Punished for Wearing Blackface?
A student who wore Blackface as part of a Martin Luther King Jr costume feels he and his family were treated unfairly.
Room4Debate: Is Segregation Back in U.S. Public Schools?
While segregation may be illegal, social forces still separate people by race, including students attending school.
NAACP backs same-sex marriage as civil right
The NAACP officially recognizes same-sex marriage as a civil right, following President Obama’s announcement of support.
Learning the Reality of Racism
Craig Keener discusses how his life change when he was exposed to racism, which he had previously doubted was alive and well.
This Day in Black History: Lorraine Hansberry is Born
Lorraine Hansberry, author of “A Raisin in the Sun,” used her position as a journalist, playwright, and editor for racial activism.
This Day in History: Brown vs. Board of Education
A landmark case in 1951 forced schools to desegregate, ostensibly to benefit Black children and forever altered American society.
Census: Minorities now surpass whites in US births
The latest US Census reveals that so-called racial minorities are increasing when compared to their white counterparts.
Black history ‘undertaker’ loses treasures
Financial woes have resulted in one collector of Black history memorabilia losing all that he has worked so hard for.
‘Why Don’t We Have Any White Kids?’
Despite desegregation requiring schools to allow all children, many schools in New York City boroughs lack diversity.
Slave Graves, Somewhere, Complicate a Walmart’s Path
The unceremonious treatment of Black ancestors means that many lie in graves around the country without protections.
This Day in Black History: Justice Prevails After 39 Years for Four Little Girls
It took nearly four decades for the final defendant in the infamous Birmingham church bombing case to be convicted.
This Day in Black History: Louis Farrakhan is Born
Known as a leader of the Nation of Islam, a church of Black Muslims, Louis Farrakhan has spoken for racial equality.
This Day in Black History: Young Demonstrators March in Birmingham
Young protestors who were inspired by civil rights activists held a protest in Birmingham, Alabama that led to police involvement.
Obama Backs Same-Sex Marriage
President Obama backs a bill that would protect same-sex marriage in all US states, making him the first president to support it.
Research suggests infants begin to learn about race in the first year
Research into how children learn to recognize faces could help us understand race-based discrimination.
Room4Debate: Are Black Women Fat Because They Want to Be?
The cultural significance of fat differs for women based on their skin color and may contribute to obesity rates.
This Day in Black History: The Chicago Defender was Founded
Through its circulation to Black Americans, this groundbreaking newspapers influenced population demographics and military enlistment.
