Being politically active against injustice should not be a trending topic but a lifetime mission
Following the death of Trayvon Martin everyone’s rallying for justice, but will the activism last…
By Anslem Samuel
Posted: March 27, 2012
Tags: Abner Louima, Alfred Edmond Jr., Amadou Diallo, Civil Liberties, Civil Rights Movement, death row, Det. Gescard Isnora, Egypt, Emmett Till, execution, George Zimmerman, hate crime, Kathryn Johnston, martyr, Nicole Paultre-Bell, NYPD, Occupy Wall Street, police brutality, police shooting, Ramarley Graham, Rodney King, Sean Bell, Social media, Trayvon Martin, Troy Davis, Twitter
Black Enterprise magazine wins the GLAAD Award for its article examining what it means to be Black and Gay in Corporate America
Black Enterprise magazine wins the GLAAD Award for its article examining what it means to…
By Elayne Fluker
Hundreds descend on New York's Union Square to rally around the parents of Trayvon Martin and demand justice for his murder
Hundreds descend on New York’s Union Square to rally around the parents of Trayvon Martin…
By Elayne Fluker
Yet another young life halted from reaching its full potential due to gun violence and racism
When George Zimmerman shot and killed Trayvon Martin he not only snuffed out the 17-year-old’s…
By Caroline Clarke
Posted: March 21, 2012
Tags: Barack Obama, Caroline Clarke, George Zimmerman, hate crime, murder, petition, Stand Your Ground Law, Trayvon Martin, U.S. Justice Department, Winging It
One rogue soldier killing civilians in Afghanistan should evoke more reasons for peace than more violence
The senseless killing spree by a US soldier in Afghanistan sparks a conversation on the…
By Raynard Jackson
Posted: March 19, 2012
Tags: Afghanistan, Afghanistan War, Islam, military, murder, Muslim, National Risk and Vulnerability Assessment, NRVA, Quran, Raynard Jackson, Robert Bales, Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, violence, war
Ex-Rutgers student Dharun Ravi was found guilty by a New Jersey jury on Friday
Dharun Ravi, a former Rutgers University student, was convicted Friday on all 15 counts, including…
By Janel Martinez
The NBA legend and entrepreneur looks to protect his name by any means necessary—internationally
Michael Jordan responds to Chinese apparel company Qiodan Sports Company Limited infringing upon his brand…
By Mia N. Hall
The iconic singer's will pinpoints her daughter as the sole beneficiary
Whitney Houston left her entire estate to her 19-year-old daughter Bobbi Kristina, according to reports.…
By Sade K. Muhammad
The YouTube video targeting Ugandan leader Joseph Kony went viral, amassing over 7 million views
For the past few days social media feeds have been erupting with “Stop Kony” messages,…
By Sade K. Muhammad
Female-owned media company also a pioneer in facilitating Supreme Court coverage
Gloria Browne-Marshall recently became the first black woman to get credentials to cover the U.S.…
By Janell Hazelwood
Posted: March 6, 2012
Tags: black history, black women executives, corporate America, corporate immunity, corporate issues, corporate law, High Court, media, Supreme Court, What's the 411 Networks, women executives., women professionals, Women's History Month
