By The Admin on June 28, 2010
Dr. Ibram Rogers, Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Thousands of students are preparing to attend historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in August. But some of those students are on the receiving end of blows of ire from friends and family for choosing an HBCU.
The loudest critique — HBCUs are not representative of the real [...]
Posted in Education | Tagged HBCU
By The Admin on June 28, 2010
A federal jury has convicted former Chicago police Lt. Jon Burge of perjury and obstruction of justice charges of lying about the torture of suspects.
Jurors delivered their verdict Monday. Burge now faces up to 45 years in prison.
Burge was accused of lying in a civil suit when he said he’d never seen or participated in [...]
Posted in Illinois, State & Local News
By The Admin on June 28, 2010
NAACP leaders in California said Monday they support a state referendum on the November ballot to legalize marijuana.
Alice Huffman, president of the NAACP California chapter, said in a statement the war on drugs has failed and disproportionately affects young ethnic minorities, black males in particular, the Los Angeles Times reported.
“We are joining a growing number [...]
Posted in California, Policy & Issues, State & Local News | Tagged Alice Huffman, drug legalization, NAACP
By The Admin on June 28, 2010
A sweeping overhaul of financial regulations faced new obstacles in the Senate on Monday—the loss of one and potentially more crucial votes to guarantee its passage.
The death of Sen. Robert Byrd, D-W.Va., and new misgivings by Republican senators who previously supported the legislation put the bill’s fate in doubt. Democrats scrambled to secure votes [...]
Posted in Congress, Money & Finance
By The Admin on June 28, 2010
President Barack Obama is enlisting activists and labor leaders in a push for comprehensive immigration legislation that will showcase Republican opposition and include a speech by the president.
The strategy was discussed during a meeting Monday by a range of prominent labor leaders and activist groups. Participants said Obama reiterated his support for immigration legislation but [...]
Posted in Congress, White House | Tagged immigration
