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April 16, 2013 at 3:59pm
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Central Park Five Documentary Airs Tonight on PBS

Ken Burn’s new documentary Central Park Five premieres tonight on PBS. The film recounts the “Central Park Jogger” case, in which five black and Hispanic young men were wrongly convicted of raping a white woman in New York’s Central Park.

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April 15, 2013 at 2:14pm
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New Documentary Explores Obama’s “Complicated” Relationship with Black Community

A new documentary – “A Complicated Affair” – explores President Obama’s complex relationship with the black community, examining the widespread support and criticism he’s received from African Americans

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April 12, 2013 at 2:50pm
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Louis C.K. Talks Mexican Heritage: “I’m An Accidental White Person”

In an interview with Rolling Stone, writer and comedian Louis C.K. says his comic vision is informed by his upbringing in Mexico, and the arbitrariness of race in America: “I had the help of a whole nation of people just accepting that I’m white.”

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April 10, 2013 at 12:04pm
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JET Magazine Does Special Report on Missing Black Children

Jet magazine will dedicate its April 29th issue to a special report on the 800,000 missing black children who are largely ignored and unreported by the media. The cover says it all: “Missing & Black: Where Is The Outrage?”

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April 8, 2013 at 4:00pm
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LL Cool J and Brad Paisley Collaborate on Bizarre Country-Rap Song ‘Accidental Racist’

On this episode of When Keeping it Post-Racial Goes (Terribly, Terribly) Wrong: LL Cool J and country singer Brad Paisley have made a song. It’s called “Accidental Racist,” and it is horrific. And mystifying. And accidentally racist.

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Weekly News Roundup
April 8, 2013 at 10:11am
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Top News Stories About Black Youth from Across the Nation: April 1 – 7

Every week, the Black Youth Project collects the top news stories about black youth from across the country. This week: “Mental Health Disparities Endanger Chicago’s Youth,” “Race and the NYPD: It’s Complicated,” and more!

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April 4, 2013 at 10:50am
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Georgia Students Organize First-Ever Integrated Prom at Their High School

A group of Rochelle, Georgia students are attempting to organize the first integrated prom at their school. And they’re being met with resistance; signs promoting the idea have been torn down, and the school is refusing to fund the event.

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April 1, 2013 at 1:54pm
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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 10:06am
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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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March 29, 2013 at 2:43pm
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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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