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May 17, 2013 at 10:36am

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Topics: black community, capitalism, Food, health, Poverty, race

STUDY: Body Mass Index of Low-Income African Americans Linked to Proximity to Fast Food

According to a recent study, the body mass index of low-income African Americans that live in close proximity to fast food is higher than those who do not. Often called food deserts, cheap, affordable, abundant fast food options in low-income neighborhoods is highly influential on obesity rates among the population.

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May 16, 2013 at 9:57am

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Topics: American Values, black community, gun violence, Guns, Media, race, racism, White supremacy

David Dennis: Why isn’t New Orleans Mother’s Day parade shooting a ‘national tragedy’?

Writer David Dennis reflects upon how race and class impact what mainstream America deems a “national tragedy”: Why don’t tragedies like the gun violence crisis in Chicago, or the New Orleans Mother’s Day shooting receive the national mourning and media attention it deserves?

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May 15, 2013 at 11:13am

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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 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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May 10, 2013 at 10:13am

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Topics: American Values, black community, Black motherhood, boys, Criminal Justice, injustice, prison industrial complex, race, Violence

Mother of Unjustly Incarcerated Son Pens Letter Describing a Mother’s Day Without Him

Last year, Brandon Jackson was sentenced to 12 years in prison by an all-white jury after defending himself against a group of white males who’d attacked him. In a passionate, inspiring letter, Fisher discusses what it feels like to spend another Mother’s Day without her son.

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Does Jason Collins Coming Out Change Anything for the Black Queer Community?

When it comes to the black community and queerness, the common proverb-the more things change, the more they stay the same- provides much truth. Just yesterday N.B.A. player Jason Collins released his inspiring coming-out story. In this piece, Collins outlined his voyage to self-acceptance, his loving and supportive family and friends and his thoughts on [...]

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April 29, 2013 at 10:18am

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Topics: black community, Election, GOP, President Obama, Vote

In 2012, Black Voters Surpassed White Turnout for First Time Ever

According to a new analysis, black voters surpassed white voter turnout for the first time ever. In spite of Republican attempts to suppress minority turnout, black voters actually voted at a higher rate than other groups, including whites.

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April 26, 2013 at 9:45am

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Topics: black community, Black Youth, Chicago, gun violence, Guns, Police, police brutality

Poor Police-Community Relations Present Major Obstacle to Stemming Tide of Violence in Chicago

Poor relations between the Chicago Police Department and residents in Chicago’s most embattled neighborhoods has created a climate of anger, fear and distrust; major obstacles to stemming the tide of violence in the city.

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April 24, 2013 at 1:10pm

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Topics: black community, Black Youth, college, education, science

Black Scientists and Engineers Host Field Trip to Inspire Black Youth

The Northern California Council of Black Professional Engineers recently gave black students the opportunity to talk with black scientists and engineers. They explored career interests, toured a college campus, and met with black scientists and engineers seeking to inspire students to enter those fields.

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April 24, 2013 at 10:20am

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Topics: black community, Criminal Justice, Drugs, President Obama, prison, prison industrial complex, War on Drugs

Obama Administration Announce New Drug Policy Emphasizing Treatment Over Incarceration

The Obama Administration has announced a new policy for fighting drug abuse; one that emphasizes treatment over incarceration. The plan will use public health tools to address the root causes of drug use and abuse, and divert offenders to rehabilitation programs.

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