Racism

Black Lives Matter Movement Endorsed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren is receiving widespread praise for her speech on Sunday as she voice her support behind the Black Lives Matter movement and called for reform on a number of issues plaguing the black community.

Alleged Lanterns Mistaken for Nooses at University of Delaware, Not Evidence of Hate Crime

University of Delaware officials said Wednesday morning that the objects found hanging from a tree on campus were not nooses, but lanterns. The university said there was no evidence of a hate crime, as first suspected.

White Florida Teacher Fired After School Discovers She Was Dating a Black Man

A white Florida teacher filed a lawsuit against Orange County Public Schools last week claiming that she was discriminated against because she had a black boyfriend and associated with black staff members.

Napa Valley Wine Train: Majority Black Book Club Allege They Were Kicked Off Wine Train Due to Their Race

One group's excitement over their trip on the Napa Valley wine train turned into a big controversy after they were kicked off the popular tourist attraction for being noisy.

Report: Blacks and Hispanics Believe Racism is a Big Problem; Hispanics Less Aware of Confederate Flag Debate

Blacks and Hispanics believe racism is a big problem in society, according to a Pew report, which also shared that Hispanics are largely unaware of the Confederate flag debate.

White Man Threatens to Kill Black Members of a Virginia Church [Video]

A white man was arrested Thursday night for shouting racial slurs and threatening to kill black congregants gathered inside of a church in Richmond, Virginia.

Jon Stewart on Charleston Church Massacre: 'The Daily Show' Host Skips Humor to Reflect on Race in America [Watch]

Jon Stewart dispensed with his classic comical opening monologue and spoke at length about the Charleston, South Carolina, shooting. See the video here.

Noel Torres Accuses Donald Trump of Being Envious of Carlos Slim After Presidential Hopeful's Comments About Mexicans

Donald Trump is in hot water with the Latino community for racist remarks. Donald Trump is in hot water with Latinos for his comments about the Mexican community during his presidential bid announcement on Tuesday.

White Police Officer Shoots Two Unarmed Black Men Suspected of Stealing Beer in Washington

Hundreds of demonstrators held a peaceful rally in Olympia, Washington Thursday evening following the shooting of two unarmed black men by a white cop.

Georgia Principal Fired After Calling Out 'All the Black People' During Graduation Ceremony [Video]

A Georgia principal was fired from her position after she was recorded making a racially charged remark during a private school graduation ceremony last week.

First Lady Michelle Obama Opens Up About her Experience With Racism During Tuskegee Commencement Speech [Watch]

First lady Michelle Obama gave a candid speech about racism and her own experience coping with racial discrimination during the commencement ceremony at Tuskegee University in Alabama on Saturday.

Chicago Police DUI Checkpoints Overwhelmingly Target Black and Latino Communities, Chicago Tribune Investigation Finds

New reports reveal that DUI checkpoints ran by the Chicago Police Department predominantly target black and Latino neighborhoods.

Latino Restaurant Owner Plans to Hold 'White Appreciation Day,' Offering Discount to White Americans Only

The owners of a Colorado barbecue restaurant is being criticized for creating a "White Appreciation Day" promotion that will offer a 10 percent discount to white Americans only.

Discussions About Ethnicity, Race and Gender in the Classroom Benefits Young Latinos and Blacks, not Color-Blind Approach

According to new research, the decision to forgo a color-blind approach and, instead, encourage frank discussions about ethnicity, race and gender in the classroom could yield impressive results, including: differentiated instruction, frequent family engagement, a positive culture and professional educational environments.

Duke University Student Admits to Hanging Noose on College Campus

A student at Duke University has admitted to hanging a noose from a tree on the college campus last Wednesday.

Noose at Duke: University Begins Investigation Following Discovery of Noose on Tree

Noose found on tree early Wednesday morning A noose was discovered hanging from a tree on Duke University's campus Wednesday morning. The noose has been removed but not before pictures were taken and shared on social media pages, USAToday reports.

Julianne Hough Reflects on Using Blackface, Calls it Dumb

In an interview with Allure, “Dancing With the Stars” judge, Julianne Moore addressed the time she wore blackface as part of her Halloween costume to emulate Crazy Eyes, the “Orange is the New Black” character played by Uzo Aduba.

Azealia Banks on Playboy: 'Yung Rapunxel' Rapper Hates 'Fat White Americans,' Slams Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar for 'Nonthreatening' Image

Banks, who released her debut studio album, "Broke with Expensive Taste" in November, started her career sharing songs on Myspace.

Oklahoma University Racist Video: Two Students Expelled for Having 'Leadership' Role in Video

Two Oklahoma University students were expelled Tuesday for having a "leadership role" in a fraternity's racist video.

University of Oklahoma Fraternity Suspended Over Racist Video Chant

A fraternity at the University of Oklahoma has been suspended after members of the frat were videotaped singing a racist chant about black people and lynching over the weekend.

3 Mississippi Men Sentenced for Murder of James Anderson Targeted Homeless or Drunk Black Men for Hate Crimes

Three young white men were sentenced to federal prison on Tuesday for conspiring to attack black people and killing a 47-year-old car plant worker in Jackson, Mississippi in 2011. The three culprits, who are all from Brandon, Mississippi, admitted that they planned to hunt and attack black people on the night that they beat, ran over and killed James Craig Anderson.
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