The American prison system is unlike any other in the world. It’s sprawling, expensive and largely ineffective at reducing crime or rehabilitating offenders. But in recent years, politicians and citizens alike have grown weary of the “tough on crime” policies that inflated the nation’s inmate population and made the U.S. the world’s leading jailer. Nou […]
Verbal attacks by presidential candidates in the U.S., new security laws in Europe and increased surveillance of information are some of the new challenges journalists face today, media freedom advocates said on the eve of World Press Freedom Day. World Press Freedom Day aims to raise awareness of press freedom. It falls this year on Tuesday, coinciding with […]
New Moon Mind Gem Affirmation Today I embrace the Light within, to support the manifestation of positive change in my life. I allow the highest truth of the universe, to reveal to me gifts of wisdom and love. I accept my life, is God’s life, allowing divine intelligence to manifest miracles from seen and […]
As he continues to campaign for Democratic primary votes from Indiana to Oregon, Bernie Sanders has begun to detail a vision for where the movement that has developed to support his candidacy might move the Democratic Party. After winning only the Rhode Island primary on a Tuesday that saw front-runner Hillary Clinton win Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, and Connecticut—and, […]
Yale University announced Wednesday that it would eliminate the title of “master” for the leaders of its residential colleges and instead will call them, “heads of college,” according to The New York Times. That’s a pretty big step forward for students who have been protesting to bring awareness to racist elements of […]
LEGRAND H. CLEGG II, ESQ. Afgetree stad prokureur vir Compton, nou in private praktyk is 'n bekende gesag in die gebied van die Afrikaanse en die Amerikaanse geskiedenis en kultuur vir meer as 35 jaar. his video production is entitled “When Black Men Ruled The World”. Deur middel van die Clegg's, Audio Tapes, Study Guides […]
In the spirit of this mission, Bradford made history when he became the first African American elected to the Gardena City Council. Over the 12 years that he served on the City Council, he presided over robust job and economic growth, along with a balanced budget for the city. When Bradford was elected to the […]
Dr. Toni-Mokjaetji Humber received her Bachelors of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University, Los Angeles, 'n Meestersgraad in Opvoedkunde van Loyola Mary Mount Universiteit, en haar doktorsgraad in Sosiolinguistiek van Howard Universiteit. Sy is 'n professor in die etniese en Women's Studies Departement by California State Politegnikum Universiteit, Pomona. Her research interests focus on […]
Renee MONCITO, Founder and CEO of “Wings of Refuge” for the past 13 jaar en 'n geestelike gesondheid berader in Suid-Los Angeles, CA. Wings provide innovative approaches to foster care including economic development and financial literacy as well as drug and alcohol prevention/intervention programs for youth, anger management and drug and alcohol treatment programs […]
Oor die jare het mnr. Crump has dedicated his areas of practice in serious personal injury, onregmatige dood, and civil rights matters. Throughout his career he has handled civil litigation matters in state and federal courts throughout the Country. He was the first African-American President of the Federal Bar Association for the Northern District of Florida, […]