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Urban Issues
Educator and Author, Dr. Karen R. January, Breaks the Cycle of Silence for Women
— New book “Lessons Mama Never Taught Me” features interviews with 10 different women on various taboo subjects that their mothers never taught them. — Chicago, IL — Lessons Mama […]
Can President Obama's Plan For Free Community College Really Work?
Nationwide — If you haven’t heard by now, President Obama has proposed two years of free community college for American workers. The White House says that this is an effort […]
Could One Million Black Voters Adequately Respond to Richard Pryor’s Prophetic Warning of Obama’s Immigration Plan...?
By Amefika Geuka Nationwide — Richard Pryor has been heralded as a genius among comedians but he may have been overlooked for his politically prophetic voice. According to Amefika Geuka […]
Richard Wright Public Charter School Creates Powerful PSA To Highlight National "Save Our Sons" Night
— Leading national nonprofit for the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood, Fathers Incorporated, announces partnership with Richard Wright Public Charter School for first National Save Our Sons Night — Nationwide — […]
2015 Bill Gates Scholarship Program To Give $20K Scholarships To Minority Students
— The deadline to apply is January 15, 2015. — Nationwide — The Gates Millennium Scholars Program (also known as the Bill Gates Scholarship) awards scholarships each year to African […]
Russell Simmons: "Cops Aren't Indicted Because Police Get to Police Themselves"
By Kam Williams Nationwide — Russell Simmons has been very active as of late in the Black Lives Matter movement, and not merely as a participant on the picket lines. […]
Fathers Incorporated Announces Multiple Events Leading Up To National "Save Our Sons" Night
— Leading national nonprofit for the promotion of Responsible Fatherhood and Director of the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse, Fathers Incorporated, announces “don’t miss’ events encouraging fathers to spend time with […]
"Selma" Movie Is a Long Overdue Tribute To MLK and Other Unsung Foot Soldiers -- A Must See Film!
By Kam Williams Nationwide — I was born in the early Fifties, which means the Civil Rights Movement unfolded over the course of my formative years. And like the average […]
President Obama and Barney Frank Contribute to Revised Edition of Bayard Rustin’s Writings on His Work as the Influential Civil Rights Strategist
“Bayard Rustin was an unyielding activist for civil rights, dignity, and equality for all. As an openly gay African American, Mr. Rustin stood at the intersection of several of the […]
Online Petition Launched to Repeal and Abolish Supreme Court Ruling Allowing All-White Juries to Hear Cases of African Americans
— The Supreme Court’s ruling on Batson v Kentucky declares that “A citizen has no right to a jury composed in whole or in part of persons of his/her own […]
New Software Helps African American Families to Discover and Track Their Heritage
— The Our House Family Trees, (Collection I) CD-ROM consists of lineage data compiled from 17 years of genealogical research. — Humble, TX — In 1976, Alex Haley published Roots: […]
Washington, DC-Based Entrepreneur Helps Successful Local Women Make Meaningful Connections
— Carolyn E. Howell launches “Sterling Women of Washington DC” Showcasing Women of Sterling Worth! — Washington, DC — Carolyn Howell, Founder, President and CEO of Fun Company Events, LLC […]
Maverick Mom Releases New Book Revealing Strategies for Raising Thugless Sons
Nationwide — Patricia Joseph’s new book, Raising Black Boys to Men: A Mother’s Guide to Raising Thugless Sons was written to share a mother’s successes, trials, and errors, in raising […]
Samuel L. Jackson Invites Celebs to Make His "I Can't Breathe" Song the New Ice Bucket Challenge
Nationwide — Actor Samuel L. Jackson has posted a video online, encouraging his fellow celebrity friends who took the Ice Bucket Challenge to take a new challenge. He wants them […]
Congressional Staffers Walk Off The Job, Showing Support For Families of Michael Brown and Eric Garner
Washington, DC — Congressional staffers simultaneously walked off their jobs Thursday afternoon, showing unified support for the families of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, two unarmed African American men who […]
Kudos To Jesse Jackson For Hosting Diversity 2.0 Workshop in Silicon Valley -- Says "Inclusion Will Lead To Growth"
San Francisco, CA — Jesse Jackson, via his Rainbow PUSH Coalition organization, is making major moves in the areas of technology and diversity. The 73-year old long-time civil rights activist […]
President Obama Talks Modern Civil Rights on BET -- Says "We Have Made Progress"
Washington, DC — President Barack Obama recently did an exclusive interview on BET with journalist Jeff Johnson. During the segment entitled BET News Presents: A Conversation With President Barack Obama, […]
Lebron James and Other NBA Players Speak Out on Police Brutality: "I Can't Breathe"
New York, NY — NBA star Lebron James is no longer keeping his mouth closed about social issues. This past Monday, while in New York City, James was seen wearing […]
Attorney Roy Miller Calls For Suspension of Ferguson, MO Prosecutor
Nationwide — Attorney Roy Miller of Macon, Georgia, states that “if the District Attorney was serious about getting an indictment on Darren Wilson, he would have done as usual and […]
10 Amazing Ways To Address and Deal With Police Brutality That You Won't Hear About on CNN
By Orrin Hudson, Founder of Be Someone Nationwide — Police brutality is alive and well, and the story is always the same. White cop kills unarmed Black man, and the […]
Top 10 Scholarships For Black and Minority Students For 2015
Nationwide — 2015 is expected to be a great year for students because a record-number of foundations and organizations are planning to give away billions of dollars in legit scholarships. […]
Movie Memorializes 45th Anniversary of the December 4th Raid on the Chicago Black Panthers
(The Assassination of Fred Hampton and Murder of Mark Clark) Dallas, TX — Mockingbird Films has announced the launch of pre-production of The Black Messiah Murders, a drama/action/suspense whose starring […]
Here We Go Again! NYPD Officer That Used Chokehold and Killed Unarmed Black Man Will Not Be Charged
New York, NY — A New York City grand jury has decided not to indict the white police officer who killed Eric Garner, a 43-year-old unarmed black man, when he […]
Black-Owned Bakery Destroyed in Ferguson Riots Rebounds After Receiving $250K in Online Donations -- Others Rebound Too!
Ferguson, MO — Natalie DuBose, founder of Natalie’s Cakes and More, a bakery in Ferguson, MO has received more than $250K in online donations after her business was destroyed by […]
In the Wake of Michael Brown, President Obama Says He Wants More Police To Wear Body Cameras
Nationwide — In response to the recent Michael Brown case in Ferguson, MO, President Barack Obama is asking Congress for funding to buy 50,000 body cameras for police officers around […]
39 People Have Been Fatally Shot By Police Officers in St. Louis, MO -- But ONLY ONE Cop Was Indicted!
St. Louis, MO — Data from city and county prosecutors in the city of St. Louis confirm that a total of 39 people were fatally shot by police officers between […]
50-Year-Old Harlem Community Center Faces Foreclosure Due to Developer Fraud
— 73-Year-Old Pastor Shirley Holmes Sulton feverishly raising $15 Million to meet January 5th deadline. — New York, NY — The Prison Policy Initiative released a report which revealed that […]
Michael Brown’s Stepfather Tells Demonstrators to "Burn this B*** Down" -- Later, 21 Fires Are Started
Ferguson, MO — Louis Head, the stepfather of Michael Brown, is being blamed by many for what may have incited some or all of the 21 fires that were started […]
Officer Darren Wilson Defends Shooting Michael Brown -- Says "I'm Sorry... But My Conscience is Clear"
Nationwide — Officer Darren Wilson, in his first televised interview since he shot and killed unarmed teenager Michael Brown, told ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos that he feared for his life […]
New "N" Word Presents Universal Challenge -- Don't Be A Not-see®
— Introducing a new approach to encourage the silent witness to come forth. — Nationwide — Positive Prints P. S. is excited to announce the release of a new music […]
CNN's Don Lemon Apologizes for Insensitive Rape Remarks to One of Bill Cosby's Accusers
Nationwide — Don Lemon of CNN has issued a formal apology for some remarks he made in an interview with Joan Tarshis, who has accused comedian/actor Bill Cosby of raping […]
4-Year-Old Black Girl Dies of Stabbing During Domestic Dispute, Her Dad Arrested
Nationwide — Zuri Dixon, a 4-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, has sadly died after being stabbed during a domestic dispute at an apartment complex. Her father, Rashad Dixon, 34, […]
Woman Will Not Be Charged for Car Accident That Killed a 6-Year-Old Boy
Nationwide — Kenyunte Goss, an African American woman from Memphis, Tennessee, who was arrested after a six-year-old boy was killed in a car accident, has had all charges against her […]
Man Knocks Out Crossing Guard After She Made Him Wait for Children to Cross the Street
Nationwide — A crossing guard in Darby, Pennsylvania, was knocked unconscious after a man attacked him while he was helping children cross the street outside an elementary school. The suspect […]
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett’s Security Guard Killed in SWAT Standoff
Nationwide — Diamon-Mazairre Robinson, a 39-year-old Texas man who served as a security guard for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, was shot and killed by Dallas SWAT officers after a standoff. He […]
Black Man Shot By Police Left Dying as Ambulance First Treated White Cop Having an Anxiety Attack
Nationwide — Dyshan Best, an African American man from Bridgeport, Connecticut, was shot in the back by police during a foot chase and had to wait for over 10 minutes […]
Police Officer Arrested for Not Telling His Partner That He's HIV-Positive
Nationwide — Pierce Cotton, a 32-year-old African American police officer from Pensacola, Florida, has been arrested for allegedly having sex without informing his partner that he is HIV-positive. He now […]
Black Man Who Spent 33 Years on Death Row Granted Clemency Two Days Before Execution
Nationwide — Charles “Sonny” Burton, a 75-year-old man from Alabama who was set to be executed this week, had his death sentence commuted to life without parole. He was convicted […]
12-Year-Old Black Girl Dies After Fight With Another Teen at a School Bus Stop
Nationwide — Jada West, a 12-year-old African American girl from Winston, Georgia, died after getting into a fight with another student near her home. The middle schooler suffered a serious […]
White Pastor and His Wife Allegedly Forced Their Adopted Children to Eat Trash
Nationwide — Myron Chorbajian, a former pastor from Greenville, South Carolina, faces dozens of charges for abusing his adopted children. He and his wife allegedly forced kids to eat trash […]
$1 Billion Lawsuit Dismissed Over Death of Black Teen Killed in School Gym
Nationwide — The family of Kendrick Johnson, who died in a high school gym in Valdosta, Georgia, back in 2013, has had their $1 billion lawsuit against law enforcement and […]
73-Year-Old Woman Violently Slapped on Backside While Grocery Shopping
Nationwide — Mae St. Julien, a 73-year-old African American great-grandmother from DeKalb County, Georgia, says she was violently slapped on her backside while shopping at a local Kroger grocery store, […]
5 Teens Arrested After Black Man Killed in Home While Protecting His Grandson
Nationwide — Kevin Cooper, an African American man from Portland, Oregon, was shot while protecting his grandson during a home invasion. Five teens now face murder and assault charges in […]
Man Kills His Wife After She Gave Birth to Their First Baby, Then Took His Own Life
Nationwide — Kynath Terry Jr., a 19-year-old African American man from Homewood, Alabama, fatally shot his wife at a hospital shortly after they welcomed their first child, then took his […]
7-Year-Old Black Girl Killed in Atlanta Drive-By Shooting, Her Mom Survived
Nationwide — Zoey Price, a 7-year-old African American girl from Atlanta, Georgia, was killed Tuesday night when gunfire struck her family’s home. Her mother was injured but survived, and police […]
Police Say Black Teen Had Been Dead in His Car for 24 Hours Before Being Discovered
Nationwide — Rogeick Cohea III, an 18-year-old African American teen from Gulfport, Mississippi, was found dead in his car at Stonegate Apartments after being in the vehicle for about 24 hours. […]
2-Year-Old Black Girl Went Missing 10 Years Ago and the FBI is Still Looking for Her
Nationwide — Arianna Fitts, an African American girl from San Francisco, California, was 2 years old when she went missing in 2016, and her mother was found dead days later. The […]
Black Woman Went Missing After Being Released from a Police Station. She Was Found Dead 11 Months Later
Nationwide — Mitrice Richardson, an African American woman from California, was 24 years old when she disappeared after being released from the Malibu-Lost Hills sheriff’s station with no money, phone, […]
Black Dad of 3 Killed by US Marshals Who Allegedly Tried to Cover Up What Really Happened
Nationwide — Julian Bailey, an African American man from Washington, DC, was shot and killed by U.S. Marshals during a traffic stop, leaving his family devastated and demanding answers. His […]
The Battle for Shelton Muhammad's Family Farm in Southampton County, Virginia: In Memory of Nat Turner
By Brother Shelton Muhammad and Family Nationwide — In 2009, we were asked by a Black farmer and his wife if we would consider purchasing their farm in Southampton County, […]
President of Black Farmers Association Calls Trump's $12 Billion Payout a “Lie”
Nationwide — John Boyd Jr., President of the National Black Farmers Association, says African American farmers have not received any of the $12 billion that President Trump claimed was distributed. […]
Black Mom of 4 Sadly Found Dismembered Inside a Trash Bag in Brooklyn
Nationwide — Michelle Montgomery, a 39-year-old African American mother of 4 from Brooklyn, New York, was found dismembered in a trash bag in her apartment building’s basement. Police are investigating, […]
White Model Who Killed Her Black Boyfriend Makes "Kissy" Faces, Sticks Out Tongue During Court Hearing
Nationwide — Courtney Clenney, a white woman from Miami, Florida, who is accused of killing her African American boyfriend, appeared in court making playful faces and sticking out her tongue. […]
Body of Missing 17-Year-Old Black Teen Finally Found in the Middle of a Desert
Nationwide — T’Neya Tovar, a 17-year-old African American girl from California who had been missing for 3 months, was found dead in the desert. Authorities have arrested 51-year-old Abraham Feinbloom […]
White Woman Calls Cops After Realizing She Hired a Black Landscaper
Nationwide — An African American man who owns a lawn care business said he faced racism when a white homeowner canceled his services mid-job after realizing he was Black. The […]
Family of Black Couple Wrongfully Evicted from Their Home 100 Years Ago Files Lawsuit
Nationwide — Sidney Dearing and his family, the first African American homeowners in the city of Piedmont, California, were forced out of their home within a year nearly 100 years […]
Black Man Accused of Raping White Woman Beat Charges Thanks to Surveillance Cameras
Nationwide — John Marks, an African American man from Manvel, Texas, was arrested after his white neighbor, Amanda Zawieruszynski, accused him of sexual assault during a house party. However, surveillance […]
Black Mom Who Desperately Fed Her Baby Cow Milk Denied Parole After 18 Years in Prison
Nationwide — Tiffany Woods, an African American mother from New Orleans, Louisiana, who was convicted of killing her baby after she desperately tried to feed him cow’s milk during Hurricane […]
Black Mom Ordered to Pay White Teen $3.2M for Calling Him a Racist Bully
Nationwide — Summer Smith, the African American mom whose teenage son, SeMarion Humphrey, was tricked into drinking urine at a birthday sleepover, has been ordered to pay $3.2 million to […]
Black Postal Worker from Atlanta Shot and Killed While Delivering Mail
Nationwide — Dequavious Graves, a 31-year-old African American postal worker from Atlanta, Georgia, was shot and killed while delivering mail in DeKalb County. His family is mourning the sudden loss […]
Viral Video Shows Officer Punching Black Man, But Police Say Clip Is Misleading
Nationwide — A video showing an Henryetta, Oklahoma officer punching a Black man on the ground went viral, sparking outrage. Police say the clip shows only part of the arrest and […]
High School Secretary Arrested After Her Husband Caught Her With One of Her Students
Nationwide — Alicia Hughes, a woman who works as a secretary at a high school in Union City, Ohio, was arrested after her husband caught her with one of her […]
White Man Allegedly Killed His Black Neighbor Because He Thought He Was a ‘Terrorist’
Nationwide — Dominic Nosacek, who is from Wisconsin, is facing murder charges after he allegedly shot and killed his Black neighbor, Angelo Nelson, because he believed he was a “terrorist.” […]