This is an issue because not only were two democratically-elected Black Americans removed from their positions for speaking out against gun violence, but thousands of Black voters in their districts were also disenfranchised. Even State Rep. Gloria Johnson, who is white, narrowly survived a vote on whether to expel her as well, acknowledged that racism likely played a key role in the vote.
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Reparations for Black Californians Could Exceed $800 Billion
It may cost California up to $800 billion to compensate Black residents for generations of over-policing, disproportionate incarceration, and housing discrimination; economists have told a state panel considering compensation payments. The preliminary estimate is almost three times California’s $300 billion annual budget. California’s reparations task force consulted five economists and policy experts to arrive at the number.
Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins, Original Member of Parliament-Funkadelic, Dies at 81
iginal Parliament-Funkadelic member Clarence “Fuzzy” Haskins has died at age 81. Haskins, along with the other core Parliament-Funkadelic members, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
NYC Admissions Inviting More Hispanic and Black Students in Schools
For many decades, the K-12 and university system has had an unproportionate measure in bringing students of color in the educational system. New York City’s high schools said that they will increase enrollment of Black and HIspanic students by 13 percent. Some parents oppose this plan because they feel that the students are simply getting good high schools because of their background. That would make it unfair for students who studied and worked hard to get into a good high school.
Black Lightning: The new TV Show
Black Lightning is the new TV show that many people are talking about. It was released in January 2018. It reveals the story of Jefferson Pierce, a black superhero and school principal with many secrets. Although it was recently released and is unknown to many, Black Lightning can certainly make its way to the top. […]
My Dark Soul
I was a lil boy living life like the black out in the seventies, while at sleep the lights came back on… But the darkness stood with me. No light nor sun, the devils portal was opened, hell roamed the streets, armageddon has begun. I took the wrong path in the shroud, my footprints left […]
Colors to Watch out for!
The runways have spoken and given us a glimpse into the hottest colors of the season, so if you were wondering what color you want to buy that new top in, you might want to read this. Deep Purple – We saw waves of this beautiful color during Fashion week this year, mostly worn head […]
