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The President To Speak At Sharpton's Convention

The President To Speak At Sharpton's Convention

April 04, 2011
Reverend Al Sharpton who heads the group has been a longtime supporter of Obama and has been invited to participate with many Obama administration initiatives. ... read more
Ed Secretary To Participate In Anti-Youth Violence Summit

Ed Secretary To Participate In Anti-Youth Violence Summit

April 01, 2011
He will praise the work of six cities that have developed comprehensive plans to help reduce youth and gang violence. ... read more

Blacks Respond To Student's Pro-Life Campaign

March 24, 2011
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Groups Want Abstinence Only Funding Stopped

March 15, 2011
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Prohibition Of Menthol Products
Gains Support

March 30, 2010
Menthols have been targeted to communities of color, which often bear a disproportionate burden of tobacco-related disease. As far back as the 1940's the tobacco industry has targeted the marketing of menthol cigarettes to minority racial and ethnic groups, including African-Americans and Hispanics. A ban on menthol will very likely reduce smoking rates ... read more
Jesse Jackson To Push For More $$$ For Mass Transit

Jesse Jackson To Push For More $$$ For Mass Transit

March 25, 2010
Rev. Jesse L. Jackson will join ATU International President Warren S. George at a rally in support of public transit, from 9:30 – 11:00 am, Saturday, March ... read more

Asian Activist League Speaks Out On The Health Care Bill Impact It's Community

March 24, 2010
Besides the main areas of reform such as eliminating discrimination against preexisting conditions, closing the Medicare Part-D Drug coverage donut hole, allowing youth to be covered by their parents until their 26th birthday, and more preventative care measures, the following are measures in the bill that ... read more

Quitting Smoking Especially Difficult For Some Groups

February 12, 2010
Evidence-based smoking cessation treatments are addressed in another article in this special section ... read more

Gates: 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal Demands Study

February 11, 2010
Expressing his personal support for a repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law -- support shared by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen -- Secretary Gates emphasized the need for a full review to ensure it's done right if it happens. This ... read more
Mahalia Jackson: Voices Of The Civil Rights Movement

Mahalia Jackson: Voices Of The Civil Rights Movement

February 09, 2010
"That's where the power comes from," says the Rev. Jesse Jackson, who first met the singer in the 1960s. "When there is no gap between what you say and who you are, what you say and what you believe — when you can express that in song, it is all the more powerful." ... read more

Hispanic Bar Supports Application Matthew Shepard Act To Thwart Hate Crimes

February 08, 2010
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Newark "Status Is Everything" Campaign Targets Black Males

February 05, 2010
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Rutgers Symposium To Explore How Laws and Social Policies Impact Gay Communities of Color

February 03, 2010
Prominent scholars, activists, and attorneys will discuss the effects of current laws and social policies on LGBT communities of color at the annual symposium of the Rutgers Race and the Law Review, to be held from 5 – 9 pm on Thursday, February, 25 ... read more
Great Moments In African-American History 2009

Great Moments In African-American History 2009

December 29, 2009
Williams’ victory is a particularly sweet one following a much-hyped on-court dispute between the tennis player and a line judge in September. “It wasn't right the ... read more

NJ Performing Arts Center presents Twelfth Annual MLK Celebration

December 29, 2009
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Jackson Brings Christmas Spirit To Jail

December 28, 2009
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Avatar's 'Ugly' Message

Avatar's 'Ugly' Message

December 23, 2009
The $500 million epic is setting the box office alight — but does it traffic in racist stereotypes? "Cameron has made a racist film: 'Avatar' has a "nauseatingly ... read more
U.S. Birthrates Highest Ever; Teen Pregnancies Up

U.S. Birthrates Highest Ever; Teen Pregnancies Up

December 21, 2009
The rate was highest among American Indian and Alaska Native teenagers, up 12% between 2005 and 2007. The researchers suggested that older pregnancy prevention programs ... read more

Civil Rights Commission Releases Report On No Child Left Behind Program Progress

December 21, 2009
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NC State Research Shows Need For National HIV Strategy

November 30, 2009
New research from North Carolina State University shows that many of those infected are minorities and do not have health insurance, and highlights the need for a national strategy to facilitate education and prevention efforts in minority and low-income ... read more

Church, Native American Tribe Reconcile

November 30, 2009
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Illinois Senate To Study School Discipline
Racial Gap

November 25, 2009
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Gov.: Hispanic Education A Legislative Priority

December 01, 2009
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Confronting The HIV/AIDS Epidemic In The US

November 25, 2009
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Seniors To Be Offered Hispanic-Centered Fitness And Medicare Seminars

November 25, 2009
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EPA To Examine Minorities Drinking Well Water Nationwide

EPA To Examine Minorities Drinking Well Water Nationwide

November 24, 2009
The purpose of the projects is to "highlight the disproportionate environmental burdens placed on low-income and minority communities all across the nation ... read more

New Report Puts 1 In 4 Blacks On The Brink Of Hunger

November 24, 2009
“It’s deeply disturbing to think that nearly one in four children and African Americans live on the brink of hunger in this country,” said Rev. Beckmann. “It’s a scandal for us as the richest country in the world.” ... read more
Jesse Jackson: 'You can't vote against healthcare and call yourself a black man'

Jesse Jackson: 'You can't vote against healthcare and call yourself a black man'

November 19, 2009
The Rev. Jesse Jackson on Wednesday night criticized Rep. Artur Davis (D-Ala.) for voting against the Democrats’ signature healthcare bill. ... read more

Affirmative Action On Trial In Cincinnati

November 18, 2009
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Seminar for Struggling Minority Businesses Hosted in Philadelphia

October 23, 2009
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CA SENATOR BOXER LAUDS FINAL PASSAGE OF HATE CRIMES MEASURE

October 23, 2009
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