Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper 2016 Progress Report

Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper 2016 Progress Report

  President Barack Obama speaks at the launch of My Brother’s Keeper Alliance at Lehman College in The Bronx, N.Y. on May 4, 2015 (Photo… Magazine Topics: Obama Presidency Obama Effect Still Inspirational for Young Black Males State of Black America, Three Years After Barack Obama President

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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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Getting to Know Dr. Benjamin Carson

Getting to Know Dr. Benjamin Carson

  Ben Carson (right) watches as Donald Trump takes the stage during the CNBC Republican presidential debate at the University of Colorado in Boulder, Colo.… Magazine Topics: National Politics America Needs to Fix Urban Transportation Problem Should Men Decide Fate of Abortion Rights? Does Pledge of Allegiance

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New Police Tactics Could Reduce Danger to Officers, Citizens

New Police Tactics Could Reduce Danger to Officers, Citizens

  Unarmed teenager Tony Robinson was killed March 6 in Madison, Wis. (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Wisconsin Department of Corrections).   Non-Deadly Force vs. Deadly Force… Magazine Topics: State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should Be Wake-up Call for Mid-Term Elections NAACP:

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NAACP: Alabama Voting Vouchers are Modern Poll Tax

NAACP: Alabama Voting Vouchers are Modern Poll Tax

On March 3, 2013, thousands gathered in Selma, Ala. to commemorate the 1965 march, which prompted Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act of 1965… Magazine Topics: State/Local Politics Black Politicians Face Pressure in New York Adrian Fenty Loss Should Be Wake-up Call for Mid-Term Elections New

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President Obama Making HBCUs, Black Men Priority Number 1

President Obama Making HBCUs, Black Men Priority Number 1

President Barack Obama signs an executive order for the White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities on Feb. 26, 2010 (Photo Credit: AP… Magazine Topics: State of Black America, Three Years After Barack Obama Precedent Setting Legacy of Former First Lady Michelle Obama Obama Presidency

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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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President Obama’s Cabinet Receives Flak for Lack of Diversity

President Obama’s Cabinet Receives Flak for Lack of Diversity

President Obama’s cabinet is being criticized for a lack of diversity (Photo courtesy of WhiteHouse.gov). Obama’s Uniformity Cabinet President Barack Obama is receiving a lot… Magazine Topics: Obama Presidency Obama Effect Still Inspirational for Young Black Males State of Black America, Three Years After Barack Obama Does

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Should Men Decide Fate of Abortion Rights?

Should Men Decide Fate of Abortion Rights?

  Arkansas State Senator Jason Rapert is facing criticism for legislation on abortion (Photo courtesy of NYMag.com). Who Should Decide? The issue of abortion rights… Magazine Topics: National Politics America Needs to Fix Urban Transportation Problem Getting to Know Dr. Benjamin Carson Does Pledge of Allegiance Force

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