Minor criminal charges filed for speaking, kissing
Were racist remarks made against a former Bears tight end in a wealthy north suburb? Did the school file trumped-up charges against him?
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Cornel West sees a 'Black prophetic fire'
We must address inequity in educational and housing opportunities for predominantly black and low-income communities.
Sandra Bland: Blacks are treated differently
When saying "All Lives Matter" some black people want to know when in our history did "black lives" ever truly matter?
UK teachers must report suspected extremism
Under a new law in the UK, teachers are required to report suspected extremism in their students if they notice it. Good idea?
The South will not rise again
Texas will be using new textbooks this fall, which give slavery an inferior billing when it comes to what started the Civil War. Wrong.
Black America 'in a state of emergency'
Federal lawmakers said racism is alive and well in the US, and it causes more than a few problems. Starting with health. Also schools.
Courts may consider disparate impact analysis
A SCOTUS case from Texas seriously tested the use of disparate impact theory in racial discrimination claims. Victory.
Educator made valid racial discrimination claim
The 7th Circuit ruled a black school administrator in Chicago stated a valid racial discrimination claim after she was laid off.
Peaceful protesting returns to Baltimore
The city is mostly calm and peaceful after riots that tore it down and burned it up Monday. Students try to reclaim their identity in the city.
Youth launch riot over death of Freddie Gray
Protests turned violent in northwest Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray while he was in police custody. Several police officers were hurt.