racism
First black actor to win an Oscar: Hattie McDaniel
February 29, 2012Roles in film for African Americans at the time were almost exclusively as maids and servants. McDaniel excelled at appearing in such roles, for which she received wide criticism.
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Will Supreme Court deliver death knell to campus diversity?
February 23, 2012The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could mean the death knell for racial and ethnic diversity on college campuses.
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Black History Month: Happy birthday Nina Simone
February 21, 2012Legendary artist and civil rights activist Nina Simone was born 79 years ago today, Feb. 21, in Tryon, North Carolina.
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New York police charged with spying, dirty tricks against Al Sharpton
February 16, 2012The spying charge dates back to protests triggered by the "not guilty" verdicts for three cops tried for the murder of Sean Bell.
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Court hears new challenge to anti-affirmative action measure
February 15, 2012Driver said 209 made possible "resegregation of higher education" and a "new Jim Crow" in California.
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