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Most discussions on race focus on conflicts between whites and generalized communities of color. A new study by “The Sentencing Project” expands our awareness of the impact of racial prejudices to include differences in how African-Americans of different skin tones are treated. In their study, “The Impact of Light Skin on Prison Time for Black […]

Former New Orleans Mayor, C. Ray Nagin, released a new book called “Katrina’s Secrets,” reflecting on the tragedy from his experience behind the scenes. Nagin reflects on the federal government’s response to the natural disaster, and the struggle to gain federal aid from FEMA, in the book. “We could have all done better, absolutely,” said […]

A former college softball player is saying that she was kicked off the team for posting rap lyrics on her Facebook page. Caitlin Ortiz, 19, is seeking unspecified monetary damages for discrimination.  She alleges that her coach, Susan Cassidy-Lyke, degraded her on numerous occasions because she was the only Hispanic on the team. “Susan Cassidy-Lyke […]

President Obama said Friday that Rep. Anthony Weiner will bounce back from the “sexting” scandal that brought on his resignation. Obama showed support to Weiner and his wife, saying he wishes them well. “Obviously, it’s been a tough incident for him, but I’m confident that they’ll refocus and he’ll refocus, and they’ll end up being […]

A man was arrested this morning after authorities found a suspicious looking package inside his car near the Pentagon.

Unpopular Republican Ohio governor John Kasich is proposing an $8 billion cut from his state’s 2011-13 budget. Despite the cut, reports indicate that it increases state spending by five billion dollars. The Republican-controlled state House and Senate have already passed versions of the budget. Final passage is scheduled to come at the end of the […]

NewsOne’s contributing blogger Dr. Boyce Watkins recently wrote a story revealing that 38.3 percent of African Americans say they’ve lost their job at some point in the last three years. The survey, conducted by YourBlackWorld.com, showed that although 16 percent of those surveyed were able to find another job, 88 percent say they were unable […]

The Rev. Al Sharpton spoke Tuesday about the importance of Black digital media at the headquarters of the largest digital media company super-targeted to the African-American audience according to Comscore, InteractiveOne. RELATED: Sharpton Heads Class Of Top 15 Civil Rights Leaders Of The 21st Century Sharpton’s appearance focused on his belief that not only is […]

Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings’ nephew was killed Friday morning at his off-campus apartment near Old Dominion University in Virginia.

WASHINGTON — Ignoring calls from several top Democrats for his resignation, Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.) seems determined to keep his place in Congress. Recent reports indicate that Weiner would soon be checking into a treatment center. Huffington Post reports: Weiner’s office put out a statement confirming those reports and announcing that he had requested a […]