Fewer African-Americans Incarcerated, But More Work Needed

Fewer African-Americans Incarcerated, But More Work Needed

Although the total prison population has decreased in recent years, the Black prison population has decreased the most. Statistics once discovered that one in three… Magazine Topics: Herschel Walker Disputes Abortion Claims, Fires Political Director Community N.C. Preachers: African-Americans of Faith Excluded from Death Penalty Juries San

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The Best of Times, The Worst of Times According to Some Texas Dems

The Best of Times, The Worst of Times According to Some Texas Dems

  Sandy Close of Ethnic Media Services introduces Texas state Rep. Gene Wu and Rep. Suleman Lalani (L-R) at a briefing with minority media leaders… Magazine Topics: Recent Natural Disasters Shouldn’t Make Us Forget Katrina California Aims to Limit Use of Violent Rap Lyrics in Criminal Trials

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Sen. Tim Scott Set to Make Decision on Potential White House Bid

Sen. Tim Scott Set to Make Decision on Potential White House Bid

Many believe that Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has his eyes set on becoming the second African-American to occupy the Oval Office. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C)… Magazine Topics: Judge: Some ‘Intentional Discrimination’ in Jury Selection in Arbery’s Alleged Murderers’ Trial N.C. Preachers: African-Americans of Faith Excluded from Death

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California Aims to Limit Use of Violent Rap Lyrics in Criminal Trials

California Aims to Limit Use of Violent Rap Lyrics in Criminal Trials

New legislation in California will make it more difficult for the prosecution to use violent rap lyrics in the prosecution of rap artists. The California… Magazine Topics: Recent Natural Disasters Shouldn’t Make Us Forget Katrina Black Students: More Police at School Will Not Make Us Feel Safer

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Federal Anti-Lynching Bill Heads to President Biden’s Desk

Federal Anti-Lynching Bill Heads to President Biden’s Desk

During Reconstruction Era, and its aftermath, White supremacists used lynching as a means to intimidate and terrorize African-Americans. It failed over 200 times. But maybe… Magazine Topics: Legislation Voting Rights Act: Still Necessary? How Will Obama’s Healthcare Plan Affect Black Men? Can Nationalized Healthcare Work? Do Not

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Tubman on $20 Bill; But Who Should Appear on $5 Bill?

Tubman on $20 Bill; But Who Should Appear on $5 Bill?

  In this Aug. 31, 2015 file photo, a woman holds a sign supporting Harriet Tubman for the $20 bill during a town hall meeting… Magazine Topics: Legislation Voting Rights Act: Still Necessary? How Will Obama’s Healthcare Plan Affect Black Men? Can Nationalized Healthcare Work? Do Not

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Could Legalization of Marijuana Actually Benefit Black Men?

Could Legalization of Marijuana Actually Benefit Black Men?

A man celebrates Hempfest in Seattle on Aug. 16, 2013 (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Elaine Thompson). Legalization of Recreational Use May Help Discriminated Black Men                 … Magazine Topics: Can Nationalized Healthcare Work? How Will Obama’s Healthcare Plan Affect Black Men? Do Not Forget Uninsured When Considering Healthcare Repeal

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