Inside the courtroom NORRISTOWN, Pa.— A Montgomery County jury on Thursday found comedian Bill Cosby guilty on all three counts of aggravated indecent assault in the case involving Andrea Constand, a former Temple University employee who said she sought career advice and friendship from the entertainer. The decision came after more than a day of deliberations and after … [Read more...]
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Trump disparages African nations
Civil rights groups, U.S. lawmakers condemn president’s latest slurs. Trump made the comments during a meeting with Republican and Democratic congressmen about immigration reform and President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The New York Times reported: “When Mr. Trump heard that Haitians were among those who would benefit from the proposed … [Read more...]
New Nielsen study reveals growing spending power, influence of Black women
A new report detailing the record-setting spending power of African American women has further buoyed the confidence of Black female entrepreneurs who said the information proves their undeniable value to the United States and the global economy. The report titled, “African American Women: Our Science, Her Magic,” was released by Nielsen during the Congressional Black Caucus … [Read more...]
Environmental justice scholar urges vigilance
The next disaster could be here Storms such as the latest rash of hurricanes don’t discriminate, but too often the aftermath of those storms can disproportionately impact communities of color. Dr. Dorceta Taylor, a professor of environmental sociology at the University of Michigan, points out that to see this effect, “All people have to look at is what is going on in the U.S. … [Read more...]
After 190 years, the global impact of the Black press is still undeniable
For 190 years, the global impact of the Black Press has been irrefutable; from fighting against colonialism to Africa to advocating for Black soldiers fighting in Europe during the world wars and shining a light on apartheid in South Africa, the Black-owned newspapers have always been a voice for the voiceless. The rich and unvarnished history of the Black Press can be … [Read more...]