racism
Cop pleads guilty to massive murder cover-up during Katrina
March 8, 2010A New Orleans police lieutenant pleads guilty to spearheading a massive cover-up of murder and violence committed by police in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Read moreImmigrants, allies prepare massive push for reform
March 8, 2010A broad coalition which includes the AFL-CIO, Change to Win and dozens of immigrants' rights and civil rights groups is mobilizing for a mass march on Washington D.C. on March 21.
Read moreNew Haven Firebirds struggle for everyone
March 8, 2010The need for affirmative action to achieve fairness and equality for everyone, and to address the economic crisis, won support last weekend at Conneticut African American History Month events.
Read moreUC students protest racist incidents
March 3, 2010Students are demanding stronger action following a series of racist incidents, including parties with racist themes and a noose hanging in the campus library.
Read moreDebate rages on how to solve Black unemployment
March 3, 2010A debate raged recently over growing Black unemployment - 30 percent among youth - as President Obama renewed federal support for historically Black colleges.
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