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Bob Teague, WNBC Reporter Who Helped Integrate TV News, Is Dead at 84

March 29, 2013

Bob Teague, a trailblazer for integrating television, died at the age of 84.

Why the Steubenville rape case should be a wake-up call for young black men

March 20, 2013

The recent convictions of two young men of sexual assault are more surprising than the fact the assault happened.

Detroit Now Has a White, Republican Mayor and City Council: State Take Over Coming to a Black City Near You

March 18, 2013

In Michigan the Democratic process is being suspended in certain cities. Governor Rick Snyder with the help of the State House and Senate is able to appoint Emergency Financial Offers to run cities answering directly to the Governor and bypassing City Council and Mayor authority. With the cities in question be predominantly African American what does this mean for Civil Rights in Michigan? Will this be forgiven if it helps fix Michigan’s economic crisis?

Kimani Gray: Another NYPD Usual Suspect?

March 15, 2013

16 year old Kimani Gray was shot and killed by 2 NYPD Police Officers this past week. Unfortunately this is not an isolated event and while protests have been raging for the death of an African American Teen the larger theme of Police Violence against African Americans and other ethnic groups is discussed.

George Wallace’s Daughter, Peggy Wallace Kennedy Aims To Fight Her Father’s Legacy

March 8, 2013

Forty Eight years ago in Selma, Alabama an event that became known as “Bloody Sunday” took place. During that time the governor of Alabama was George Wallace ordered that the civil rights march be stopped and it resulted in the now infamous event. His daughter Kennedy Wallace has now become a fixture at the anniversary ceremonies and continues to fight for civil rights and help educate everyone on the mistakes her father made.

Frank Ocean, and Why Blacks Need to Finally Get Over Homophobia

March 7, 2013

When will it just be accepted and not a novelty for a Black Entertainer to come out openly Gay? Frank Ocean made headlines last year with his announcement but was it really a step forward for the Black LGBT community? While we can all agree that what he did took courage it is about time that it shouldn’t have to.