Young progressive Democrats are taking their party from its traditional leadership that does not look like or represent their interests. What the New York Times calls a “revolution” is actually just the Democratic voters taking action after its party’s leadership largely ignored them. Speaking to the Times, a young Democrat…
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FSU to Remove Statue of its Slave-Owning Founder, Sort of
After two years of protests from students, Florida State University has agreed to remove the statue of founder Francis Eppes VII, grandson of Thomas Jefferson and known slave-owner, from the school’s entrance. “To keep the statue located at the front gates of campus is to give Eppes a level of…
Judicial Nomination Withdrawn for man who Called Tolerance and Diversity Worse Than Nazi Bookburning
A conservative nominee for federal court has had his nomination withdrawn after not even enough Republicans could get behind voting for him. Ryan Bounds garnered attention when people was made aware of articles he wrote during his undergraduate days at Stanford University. In his writings he attacks tolerance and diversity,…
Black Twin Sisters Compete for Office in Opposing Parties
Twin sisters Jessica Ann Tyson and Monica Sparks see eye to eye on many topics, but politics isn’t one them. Tyson, a Republican, chose to run for Kent County Commissioner for the 13th district in Michigan, while Sparks is running in the 12th district as a Democrat. “The reason that…
Barack Obama: 'I Believe in Nelson Mandela's Vision'
The world is celebrating the life and legacy of the late former South African president and anti-apartheid champion Nelson Mandela who would have turned 100 on Wednesday. World leaders gathered in Johannesburg on Tuesday to share and promote ideals that could advance the icon’s international vision. The first Black president…
Alabama Police Stop a Black Man Walking And Help Him Get to Work On Time
Walter Carr, 20, found out on the night before his first day at work that his car was not going to get him there or anywhere, for that matter. With no other options, Carr decided to walk seven hours to work. When Pelham police noticed him in the wee hours…
Serena Williams' Iconic Wimbledon Run Makes Her a Champion for Working Mothers
At Wimbledon, Serena Williams, playing only her fourth tournament after returning from childbirth, reached the finals. Though Williams ultimately lost to Angelique Kerber of Germany, she climbed 153 spots in the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) ranking, putting her at no. 28 in the list published Monday. “To all the moms…
Black Men Defy the Racist Stigma That Says Their Trauma is Their Own Fault
Black men between the ages of 18 and 30 years old who have experienced abuse, relatives’ drug addictions, being shot or having loved ones shot decided to turn their pain into support for others like them. The reason: those who end up in ERs or treatment facilities get asked, “What…
Judge Asked to Create Mental Health Fund for Migrant Children
(Reuters) – A civil rights group asked a federal judge last week to order the government to provide mental health counseling for the around 2,000 immigrant children separated from their parents by officials at the U.S.-Mexican border. The request by the American Civil Liberties Union follows a chaotic week for…
Navy Lifts Ban on Locs for Women
The U.S.Navy has lifted the ban on dreadlocks, ponytails and braids for women, joining the Marines, Air Force and Army. Petty Officer 1st Class Jacqualynn Leak led the movement to overturn the outdated dress code. I wanted to make an argument so compelling that every reason my chain of command…