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May 15, 2013 at 11:32am

By BYP

Topics: Chicago, Community, CPD, gun violence, R.I.P., Violence

Chicago Violence: 2 Killed, 11 Wounded in Overnight Shootings

Unfortunately, as the temperature rises in the Windy City, so does instances of violence. Thirteen people were wounded, two of them fatally, in the past 24 hours. Terrible, tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by this recent spate of violence.

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May 15, 2013 at 11:13am

By BYP

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Topics: black community, Chicago, CPS, education, teachers

CTU, Parents to File Federal Lawsuits to Halt Chicago School Closings

The Chicago Teacher’s Union will file two federal lawsuits over the mass school closings in Chicago. Filed on behalf of parents of CPS students, the suit alleges civil rights violations. The vast majority of these controversial closings impacted minority students.

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May 15, 2013 at 10:01am

By BYP

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Topics: Black Men, capitalism, incarceration, Media, race, racism, stereotypes

Uni-ball Releases Racist Ad Mocking Black Men in Prison

Uni Ball’s latest ad is among the most racist ever, featuring a black male prison inmate reading a letter from one of his “homies”: “What up, homie. It’s wack that 5-0 bust you shifting bricks of da funky buddha. And I ain’t just spitting, yo. Everyday we be respecting wit a 40 on da floor for our peeps in lockdown.” Seriously.

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May 15, 2013 at 9:41am

By BYP

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Topics: Criminal Justice, education, health, sexual abuse, teachers, Youth

HIV-Positive Teacher’s Aide Accused of Molesting Underage Student

An Illinois special needs teacher’s aide has been accused of molesting an underage student while knowingly infected with HIV. He remains behind bars while authorities investigate another possible case of molestation involving a different student.

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May 14, 2013 at 3:31pm

By BYP

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Topics: Black Youth, civil rights, democracy, Election, equality, Vote, voting act

North Carolina Protests Continue Against Republican Agenda to Disenfranchise Black Voters

The Republican-led North Carolina state government is doing its best to ensure that people of color, especially blacks, whose enormous turnout helped President Obama, have limited impact on elections.

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May 14, 2013 at 3:09pm

By BYP

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Topics: athletics, black women, Black Youth, LGBTQ, Media, Sports

Out WNBA Player Brittney Griner Tells Youth ‘Be Who You Are’ At GLAAD Awards

Out WNBA player Brittney Griner spoke at the GLAAD awards this past week, encouraging young people to be proud of who they are: “Come out, don’t hide it. Don’t try to be like anybody else. Be who you are. Be comfortable in your own skin.”

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May 14, 2013 at 2:04pm

By BYP

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Topics: Assata Shakur, Black Panthers, black power, black women, Criminal Justice, Justice, race, racism, terrorism

PETITION – President Obama: Remove Assata Shakur from the FBI’s “Most Wanted Terrorists” List

A petition has been launched demanding that President Obama remove Assata Shakur from the FBI’s “Most Wanted Terrorists” list.

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May 14, 2013 at 12:36pm

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Topics: Art, child labor, fashion, global affairs, race, slavery

Designer Aamna Aqeel Under Fire for Racist “Be My Slave” Photo Set

Pakistani designer Aamna Aqeel’s latest fashion spread is facing fierce criticism for depicting a dark-skinned slave boy catering to the needs of a well-dressed white woman.

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May 14, 2013 at 11:14am

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Topics: Black Youth, gun violence, Guns, Justice, Media, NYPD, police brutality, R.I.P.

Parents of Kimani Gray File Wrongful-Death Suit Against New York City

The parents of slain 16 year-old Kimani Gray have file a wrongful death suit against New York City. Gray was shot and killed by the NYPD after allegedly aiming a revolver at them. However, his family and friends strongly disagree, and are demanding justice.

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May 14, 2013 at 10:06am

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Topics: American Values, black community, black women, diversity, Media, race, racism, white america, White Privilege

Soledad O’Brien on ‘Black In America’ Criticism: “OK, white person, this is a conversation you clearly are uncomfortable with…”

Soledad O’Brien recently addressed criticism she’s received from whites regarding the “divisiveness” of her “Black in America” series: “OK, white person, this is a conversation you clearly are uncomfortable with, and I have no problem seeing race, and I think we should talk about race.”

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