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Plantations, Prisons and Profits
Louisana is no stranger to prisons, thanks to its extensive private prison system that regularly employs slave labor.
Obeying Judge’s Order, Zimmerman Turns Himself In and Is Back in a Florida Jail
A Florida judge revoked George Zimmerman’s bond after discovering the man accused of murdering Trayvon Martin lied about his finances.
Sneak Peek of the Documentary – ‘Colored Confederates: Myth Or Matter Of Fact?’
Ken Wyatt tackles the question of whether slaves fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War in his documentary.
Black Women’s Transitions to Natural Hair
Zina Saro-Wiwa explores the trend for Black women like herself to let their hair go natural in the face of racism.
Black Doc Sues UCLA, Cites Racist Treatment
Dr. Christian Head is suing his employer, UCLA, after workplace racism culminated in undeniably racist imagery.
Wasting Time Is New Divide in Digital Era
Technological access and the opportunities for information, wealth, and health it offers differ based on race, according to new research.
Remembering James Chaney, Voting Rights Hero and Martyr
James Chaney’s work toward racial equality, including voter rights, ultimately made him a target for racist groups.
Sharon La Cruise remembers forgotten female civil rights hero in ‘Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock’
Civil Rights activist Daisy Bates is the subject of filmmaker Sharon La Cruise’s PBS documentary.
Making Schools Work
David L. Kirp argues that integrated schools don’t just help Black students and other students of color succeed.
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.
