By The Admin on December 28, 2011
A black family who moved to suburban Willowbrook claims their new, white neighbors harassed them, shot at them, drenched their driveway in animal blood to “rid the community of the coons,” and that police participated in the “daily” threats and harassment.
Pinkney and Maxine James sued the Village of Willowbrook, six of its police officers and [...]
Posted in Illinois, Race
By The Admin on December 28, 2011
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir says the killing of a main Darfur rebel leader is “divine retribution” for his crimes against Sudan.
Al-Bashir’s remarks come after the group, The Justice and Equality Movement, said its leader, Khalil Ibrahim, was killed in an aerial attack early Friday. The Sudanese army says Ibrahim died Saturday.
His movement, JEM, is the [...]
Posted in International News
By The Admin on December 28, 2011
Turnout is “virtually certain” to decline among key Democratic constituencies in the 2012 election from 2008, which would be bad news for President Obama, says elections expert Curtis Gans.
In a new study of voting trends, Gans says next year’s campaign will be conducted “against a totally different backdrop” than 2008. Four years ago, Obama benefited [...]
Posted in 2012 Elections, White House
By The Admin on December 28, 2011
The Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green announced a new fellowship program for individuals dedicated to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys in the U.S. It is the first fellowship program of its kind that targets social entrepreneurs who are starting up new organizations in the field of black male achievement.
“We’re proud [...]
Posted in Education
By The Admin on December 27, 2011
Sonia Pierre was the undisputed champion of people of Haitian descent living in the Dominican Republic, fighting deep discrimination and helping them get birth certificates, housing and education.
Her passing earlier this month of a heart attack at age 48 has left many activists wondering who will carry on her work at a crucial time.
“I don’t [...]
Posted in International News
