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April 2, 2013 at 9:37am

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Topics: American Values, education, fairness, Politics, Poverty, Welfare

Tennessee Considers Bill Tying Welfare Benefits to Children’s Grades

The state of Tennessee is considering a bill that would tie welfare support to a child’s progress in school. The legislation would allow a family to lose up to 30% of its assistance if their child(ren) are not performing well in school.

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April 1, 2013 at 2:35pm

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Topics: Black Youth, celebrities, education, hip-hop, Latino youth, Media, Music, New York City, nyc, public schools, Rap

Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA Uses Hip Hop to Teach Science in NYC Public Schools

The Wu-Tang Clan’s GZA has aligned himself with a pilot program in NYC that uses Hip Hop to help young people learn about science. ““The goal is just to awaken the children, make them more aware and embrace science and everything connected to it”

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April 1, 2013 at 1:54pm

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Topics: Black girls, Media, race, toys, White supremacy

Moms Start Petition Demanding Mattel Make Barbie Accessories for People of Color

A group of Harlem moms have started a petition requesting that Barbie maker, Mattel do a better job of providing accessories and products for people of color. Though they make black barbies, the images featured on party favors and accessories favor blond hair and blue eyes.

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April 1, 2013 at 11:38am

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Topics: Black girls, black women, Community, education, honesty, Money

College Student Returns Lost Wallet Containing $1,000

West Chester University student Angelise Alba found a lost wallet containing $1,000 in a parking lot, and went to great lengths to ensure that the wallet and money were returned to the rightful owner. Kudos to this young lady for her honesty and integrity!

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April 1, 2013 at 10:06am

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Topics: black women, celebrities, Colorism, dark skin, Media, Music, r&b, race

India Arie Accused of Lightening Her Skin for Promotional Photo

R&B singer India Arie has been accused to lightening her skin for the cover art for her new single “Cocoa Butter.” Her people say her lighter appearance in the photo is due to camera flash and angle. What do you think?

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April 1, 2013 at 9:48am

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Topics: Black girls, Black Youth, gun violence, Guns

Four Year-Old Rahquel Carr Shot and Killed in Car in Miami

Four year-old Rahquel Carr was shot and killed while sitting in a car outside her grandfather’s home in Miami. Rahquel was sitting in the vehicle with at least two other children. Investigators are currently trying to determine if one of the other children shot her.

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March 29, 2013 at 2:43pm

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Topics: civil war, confederate flags, race, racism, slavery, the south

Civil Rights Leaders Speak Out Against Conferderate Flag Display at Old NC Capital Building

Civil Rights leaders are speaking out against the hanging of a confederate flag inside of the Old North Carolina Capitol building. The state’s intent is to replicate the building’s antebellum appearance. But is that a valid excuse?

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March 29, 2013 at 2:31pm

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Topics: celebrities, discrimination, Media, News, race, social media

Roland Martin: CNN Executives Hold Back Black Anchors

Former CNN pundit Roland Martin alleges the leadership at the news network are uncomfortable with hiring black anchors as hosts. Is Roland Martin on to something here? Do you think cable news networks discriminate against black anchors?

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News Flash

March 29, 2013 at 11:33am

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Topics: celebrities, comedy, Film, Media

Forest Whitaker To Direct and Produce Richard Pryor Biopic

Forest Whitaker will reportedly direct and produce a long-gestating biopic on legendary comedian Richard Pryor. Though Marlon Wayans was rumored to be playing Pryor, it is unclear if he is still involved in the project.

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March 29, 2013 at 10:47am

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Topics: Criminal Justice, New York, NYPD, Police, police brutality, stop and frisk

NYPD Cop Tells Innocent 13 Year-old Boy to “Stop Crying Like a Little Girl” During Stop and Frisk

During the Floyd v. City of New York Stop and Frisk trial, an officer admitted to commanding an innocent 13 year-old boy to “stop crying like a little girl” during a stop and frisk. The boy had done nothing wrong, but he was still handcuffed and detained.

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