New state voting laws focus of Selma, Ala. march
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Single Sign-On: You can use Facebook account to log in to LasVegasSun.com. Civil rights, labor and immigration activists say they are returning to Selma, Ala . .. read more..
Michael Steele Blasts John Heilemann For Comparing Same-Sex Marriage To Interrac..
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
On Tuesday\'s edition of Now with Alex Wagner , gay rights activist Lt. Dan Choi spoke about a federal appeals court weighing in on whether California\'s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional. .. read more..
Film about Shirley Chisholm to be screened by Alameda Multicultural Center
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A documentary about Shirley Chisholm, the first African-American woman elected to Congress, will be screened at a Black History Month Film Event sponsored by the Alameda Multicultural Community Center The 30-minute film, \"Shirley Chisholm: The Leader,\" will be shown from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb... .. read more..
The Black-Gay Divide: A Clash of Race, Religion & Rights
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
As public opinion moves toward supporting gay rights, especially marriage equality, the African-American community has been slower to get on board. .. read more..
Fairfield Native Makes CPA History
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
This past fall, Robert Charles made history in our state by becoming the youngest and first minority CPA to be employed by one of the largest regional accounting firms in the state of South Carolina . .. read more..
Chuck D to speak at university
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The rap icon will kick off Black History Month with a lecture at California State University Monterey Bay this week. .. read more..
Sociologist addresses problems of urban America
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The CoreChange summit will be held Feb. 17-19 at the Millennium Hotel, Downtown. .. read more..
Lucas to receive NAACP Vanguard Award
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Writer-director-producer George Lucas is to receive the Vanguard Award at the 43rd NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, organizers said Monday. .. read more..
Jack Ellis: African-Americans Support Dallemand\'s Plan
Monday, February 6, 2012
Former Macon Mayor C. Jack Ellis said the African-American community supports Bibb schools Superintendent Romain Dallemand\'s strategic plan. .. read more..
House GOP Memo: \"Abortion Is the Leading Cause of Death in the Black Community\"
Monday, February 6, 2012
Anti-abortion billboards in Atlanta sparked a nationwide controversy last year as Georgia tried to pass a law outlawing abortion on the basis of race. .. read more..