Posts by dr_fran
Renisha McBride’s Family Seeks Justice For Daughter’s Shooting
The family’s attorney stated they didn’t want to make it a racial thing because no one should find themselves in McBride’s position.
Read MoreRacist Comments Made to France’s Justice Minister, Again?
A far-right tabloid has resorted to racist insults against Christiane Taubira, the Justice Minister who championed gay marriage.
Read MoreGenetic clue to high heart risk of black Americans
New information that explains why Black Americans face a higher risk of heart disease may help us close the health gap.
Read MoreFirst MLK’s Kids, Now the Heirs Of Malcolm X Are Headed to Court
Trouble is stirring between Malcolm X’s children and a book publisher over the rights to a diary he wrote in his last year.
Read MoreRidiculed For Having a ‘Black Name’
A 19-Year-old Black woman changes her name from ‘Keisha’ to ‘Kylie’ to avoid bullying and racist stereotypes
Read MoreKlansman Halloween Costume
A woman who allowed her child to wear a KKK costume for Halloween in a family tradition that supports white supremacy.
Read MoreA Reminder of Black Heroism
Despite some believe them to be lesser people, many Black people frequently and heroically risk themselves for others.
Read MoreA Disrespectful Halloween Costume is Causing Social Media Controversy
Two Florida men have sparked outrage after making fun of the teenager and the man who murdered him.
Read MoreFor Rent: Former Slave Quarters
Controversy has bubbled up around former slave cabins that may be turned into rentals to raise funds to preserve them.
Read MoreOnly Blonde White Waitresses Are Allowed To Have Hair Highlights At Hooters?
Farryn Johnson has filed a complaint after being fired from her waitressing job for adding highlights to her hair like some of her coworkers.
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