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Noose Displays Illegal

New York Gov. David A. Paterson signed into law a bill that makes displaying a noose illegal. Nooses used as threats are now considered a felony crime punishable up to four years imprisonment. New York, where Paterson is the first African American governor, joins a handful of states looking to crack down on growing incidences of noose hangings.

On The Cutting Edge

African Americans have always been at the forefront of technological advancement–from developing the first stoplight to perfecting the long-range telephone transmitter. And the Black Digerati we feature here are no...

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