Thousands Sign Petition for Voice of the People Campaign
In only two days, more than 23,000 people have latched onto a “Color of Change” online petition demanding that Democratic Party superdelegates adhere to the will of the public in the presidential competition.
Howard University Names New President
Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau has been named the 16th president of Howard University, one of the nation’s premier historically Black institutions of higher learning. Dr. Ribeau will replace Dr. H. Patrick Swygert...
Guam Turns Out for Obama
Sen. Barack Obama’s narrow seven point win in Guam is beginning to lessen any political upper hand Clinton may have held, according to some analysts.
Black Woman Who Brought Case Dies
The recent death of Mildred Jeter Loving, a Black Virginia woman whose marriage to a White man led to a landmark 1967 Supreme Court case striking down state bans on interracial marriages, has revived memories of the role the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia played in either enforcing or overturning miscegenation laws that date back to slavery.
Bush Prods Congress on Student Loan Bill
President Bush said Saturday that the credit crunch is threatening the availability of student loans. He said his administration is doing what it can to help with emergency loans but prodded Congress for authority to do more.
Questionable killings: They have happened across America
It has happened across America. The list of questionable police killings and misuse of force in recent years include:
‘They Killed Sean All Over Again’ - Judge's Ruling Sparks National Outrage
Outrage. That’s the best word to describe the mood of the family of the late Sean Bell of New York, grassroots activists and civil rights representatives around the country this week. “On April 25, 2008, they killed Sean all over again. That’s what it felt like to us."
Wright Hits Back: Some Say Cultural Divide Makes His Words Poison
The Rev. Jeremiah Wright fired back at critics and the news media Monday in a speech at the National Press Club, reaping shouts of approval from fellow...
NAACP Continues Fight for Indiana Ballot Access
Despite efforts to overrule Indiana’s restrictive voter identification laws, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund’s (LDF) objections were overruled by the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to uphold the existing standards.
Black Colleges Ask for More Alumni Support
As funding from state and federal resources continues to shrink, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are reaching out to alumni for assistance. Many schools are using innovative ways to strengthen relationships with their alumni through Internet outreach efforts and staff hired specifically to solicit funds from graduates.