By James Wright
AFRO Staff Writer
The Supreme Court decided in favor of White plaintiffs in a recent case challening affirmative action. (Courtesy Photo)
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(June 29, 2009) - Leaders of civil rights organizations said they were disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court, in the case of Ricci v. DeStefano. In a 5-4 decision, the Court sided with White firefighters who sued the city of New Haven, Conn., because of alleged reverse discrimination in promotions in the city’s Fire Department. The White firefighters scored better than their Black and Latino colleagues on a written exam but were denied the promotions by the city because none of the African American and a few of the Latinos passed the test.
The White firefighters lost in U.S. District Court and in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Writing for the majority was Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy, who was joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Antonin Scalia, Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas.
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Katherine Jackson, mother of Michael Jackson, has been given temporary custody over his children. (Courtesy Photo)
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By Dorothy Rowley
AFRO Staff Writer
(June 30, 2009) - After being granted temporary guardianship of her three young grandchildren four days after his death, the mother of the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, is now poised to seize control of his estate – particularly after one of the children's mother said in published reports Sunday that she does not want to have anything to do with them.
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(July 1, 2009) - Vibe magazine, one of the best-known urban magazines targeting to the hip-hop and R&B generation, is ceasing publication immediately after 16 years, Steve Aaron, Vibe Media Group's chief executive officer, announced Tuesday.
(June 28, 2009) - A Missouri state court late Friday ruled against a proposed ballot initiative that would have amended the state’s constitution and outlawed equal opportunity programs.
(June 28, 2009) - Infomercial star Billy Mays, known for his boisterous presentation of products such as Oxi-Clean, was found dead at his Tampa, Florida home Sunday morning. He was 50.
(June 28, 2009) - The Honduran Congress voted Sunday to replace President Jose Manuel Zelaya, hours after Zelaya was arrested by military forces and transported to Costa Rica in an apparent coup.
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(July 1, 2009) - This week the Supreme Court handed down a much anticipated decision in a case involving several firefighters working in the City of New Haven, Conn.
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| Jordan’s Son Chooses Books Over Basketball |
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Jeffrey Jordan, son of basketball legend Michael Jordan. (Courtesy Photo/chicagoist.com) |
By Stephen D. Riley
Special to the AFRO
(June 30, 2009) - Jeff Jordan was going to be compared to his father no matter what vocation he chose. Choosing basketball just made the comparisons come at a quicker rate.
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By Marcus A. Williams
Special to the AFRO
(July 1, 2009) - The multi-platinum, multi-talented and multi-award winning diva herself, Beyonce, just kicked-off the U.S. leg of her I Am…Sasha Fierce world tour at Madison Square Garden in New York and recently made a stop right here in the District.
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Jazzy Summer Nights featuring Chuck Brown and Ledisi, Zetas Dedicate Senior Center, and Lambda Kappa Mu Celebrate Founder's Day
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“In a world filled with hate, we must still dare to hope. In a world filled with anger, we must still dare to comfort. In a world filled with despair, we must still dare to dream. And in a world filled with distrust, we must still dare to believe.” - Michael Jackson
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(July 1, 2009) - Baltimore mourned with the rest of the world last week when we learned that the King of Pop had passed away. Rather than staying sad all week, many of Baltimore’s biggest promoters decided to celebrate his life through song, dance, and their favorite memories.
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(June 19, 2009) - Hello everyone. Yes daddies, this is your weekend. I hope you make it a real good one for yourselves. To all the children: no matter what age you are and if your father has been in your life to make you the woman or man you are, then it is your duty to show in a special way how much you appreciate him.
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(July 1, 2009) -
Summer is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is warm, the sun is out and there are plenty of things to get into. From outdoor concerts, to carnivals to rooftop pools; summer is the best time to take advantage of all of the cool activities the District has to offer.
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