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Video: U.S.

Rev. Jackson Talks Race, Politics and Progress

Reverend Jesse Jackson is among the Barack Obama supporters anxiously watching election returns...
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Atlanta Remembers Martin Luther King Jr.

Throngs packed the Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic Site to remember the Civil Rights...
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NY Post Chimp Cartoon Causes an Uproar

A New York Post cartoon that some have interpreted as comparing President Obama to a violent...
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Technology

Another DTV Delay Vote Set

This week, lawmakers could change the date of the digital television transition. For the past few...
» read full story February 04th, 2009 - 01:39
U.S. Supreme Court Lays COPA Anti-Porn Law To Rest

U.S. Supreme Court Lays COPA Anti-Porn Law To Rest

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected the government’s appeal over the Child Online...
» read full story January 22nd, 2009 - 12:40
The PRO IP Act Has Bush By Its Side

The PRO IP Act Has Bush By Its Side

The Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act (PRO IP) of 2008 gained...
» read full story October 14th, 2008 - 23:24
Google Thinks It’s High Time The FCC Acted on Vacant Channels

Google Thinks It’s High Time The FCC Acted on Vacant Channels

Google co-founder Larry Page, who spoke at a Capitol Hill event Wednesday, wants the Federal...
» read full story September 26th, 2008 - 23:15
Large Hadron Collider Raises Much Concern

Large Hadron Collider Raises Much Concern

Next Wednesday, scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN) laboratory in...
» read full story September 06th, 2008 - 16:00

The MIT Students Were Found Innocent

Three Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) students were allowed to talk freely about the...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 00:07
EFF Fights For MIT Students' Rights To Speak Freely About Subway Hacks

EFF Fights For MIT Students' Rights To Speak Freely About Subway Hacks

A federal court judge ordered three MIT students to cancel their presentation on the...
» read full story August 10th, 2008 - 13:15
Civil Rights Groups Criticize The New York Video Game Labeling Bill

Civil Rights Groups Criticize The New York Video Game Labeling Bill

New York Gov. David Peterson signed a new law on Tuesday that will limiting video game content...
» read full story July 23rd, 2008 - 15:11
Google Homepage Adds Privacy Link

Google Homepage Adds Privacy Link

Google's homepage at google.com has been changed: the search engine leader has decided that a...
» read full story July 04th, 2008 - 21:20
Government Sued Over Unconstitutional Cell Phone Tracking Practices

Government Sued Over Unconstitutional Cell Phone Tracking Practices

The controversy over mobile phone tracking is far from being a settled issue, as two civil rights...
» read full story July 03rd, 2008 - 13:13
Advocacy Groups, Google Argue Over Privacy Policy Link

Advocacy Groups, Google Argue Over Privacy Policy Link

Google managed to upset several privacy advocacy groups over the lack of visibility of its privacy...
» read full story June 04th, 2008 - 14:58
Google Purchase of DoubleClick Approved by Regulators

Google Purchase of DoubleClick Approved by Regulators

The Federal Trade Commission, in a 4-to-1 vote, allowed Google's purchase of DoubleClick to go...
» read full story December 20th, 2007 - 20:27
Google-DoubleClick Deal under Scrutiny in Europe, U.S. and Australia

Google-DoubleClick Deal under Scrutiny in Europe, U.S. and Australia

A political controversy over deleted documents and conflicts of interest among online rights groups...
» read full story December 19th, 2007 - 14:20
Yahoo Claims It Followed The Law In China Rights Case

Yahoo Claims It Followed The Law In China Rights Case

Yesterday Yahoo has asked a US federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit in which the Internet company...
» read full story August 28th, 2007 - 19:16
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U.S.

Pentagon to release photos of detainee treatment

   Washington - The US Defense Department next month will release 44 photographs of...
» read full story April 24th, 2009 - 13:25

Obama won't prosecute CIA officials for harsh techniques

Washington  - CIA officials who used harsh interrogation techniques against terrorism suspects...
» read full story April 17th, 2009 - 08:02

Vermont legislature votes to make same-sex marriage legal

Washington - The legislature of the US state of Vermont on Tuesday voted to make same-sex marriage...
» read full story April 07th, 2009 - 21:02

Iowa becomes third US state to allow same-sex marriage

Washington  - The Midwestern state of Iowa became the third US state to allow same-sex...
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Celebrating Centennial, the NAACP Reviews Its Priorities

Celebrating Centennial, the NAACP Reviews Its Priorities

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the oldest civil rights group in...
» read full story February 12th, 2009 - 14:01

Obama sworn in as 44th president of the United States

Washington - Barack Obama was sworn in on Tuesday as the 44th president of the United States,...
» read full story January 20th, 2009 - 19:52
Ms. Kennedy and Her Q&A Marathon

Ms. Kennedy and Her Q&A Marathon

Democrat Caroline Kennedy, who is now openly campaigning to replace Hillary Clinton in the Senate,...
» read full story December 21st, 2008 - 16:30
Jerry Brown Filed Brief Against Prop 8

Jerry Brown Filed Brief Against Prop 8

The discussions and very heated debates on Proposition 8 are far from being over, which...
» read full story December 20th, 2008 - 21:06

Obama calls on Blagojevich to resign

Washington - President-elect Barack Obama called on Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to resign...
» read full story December 11th, 2008 - 01:07

Dénouement: NYPD Officers Accused of Sodomy to Surrender

Three police officers of the group accused of sodomizing a 24-year-old tattoo artist on Oct. 15 in...
» read full story December 09th, 2008 - 14:41

Holder to lead US law enforcement, terror response

Washington  - Eric Holder is set to become the first African- American to head the US Justice...
» read full story December 01st, 2008 - 22:27
Gay Community Marches against California’s Proposition 8

Gay Community Marches against California’s Proposition 8

Flourishing signs and banners, some 1,000 people marched on Saturday from the Government Center...
» read full story November 16th, 2008 - 23:07

Americans spend big on Obama souvenirs

San Francisco/Los Angeles - The US economy may be deep in the doldrums, but there's one sector...
» read full story November 14th, 2008 - 08:22

Gay Marriage Ban Met With Massive Protests In California

Passing Proposition 8 in California has met with unprecedented lobbying and petitioning. Last...
» read full story November 07th, 2008 - 08:19
Latin and Black Voters Instrumental to the Success of Proposition 8

Latin and Black Voters Instrumental to the Success of Proposition 8

Although the fact that the black and Latino demographic contributed heavily to the success of...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 16:11

Praise for Obama's Victory Crosses Party Lines

Washington - Even in bitter defeat, Republicans joined Democrats in celebrating Barack Obama's...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 10:05

Lawsuits Filed against California Same-Sex Marriage Ban

San Francisco - Six months after the California Supreme Court cleared the way for same-sex...
» read full story November 06th, 2008 - 09:35

Tears of joy, faith, devotion from Obama supporters

Chicago - African-Americans wept and hugged as the diverse crowd in Chicago's Grant Park erupted...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 12:22

Obama victory helps turn page on US racial history

San Francisco - An 11-year-old white girl came home from school in rural California a few days...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 07:53

McCain quickly concedes defeat, congratulates Obama

Washington - Republican John McCain quickly conceded defeat in Tuesday's election, congratulating...
» read full story November 05th, 2008 - 07:38

US Presidential Race Long, Costly

Washington - The 2008 presidential campaign has been one of the longest in US history, spanning...
» read full story November 04th, 2008 - 09:26

African Americans Recall Advances as White House Race Ends

Chicago - Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama may have been raised largely by his white...
» read full story November 04th, 2008 - 09:17

Chicagoans Take to Cell Phones in Bid to Help Local Obama

Chicago - Strangers chat about politics on the train and buttons peer out from coats with the...
» read full story November 03rd, 2008 - 09:42

ANALYSIS: Race and the US vote: Blacks confident, even if McCain wins

Washington - On Martin Luther King Avenue, in the Anacostia neighbourhood of the nation's capital,...
» read full story October 31st, 2008 - 23:05

Black Legislator: Racial Issues in US Vote Are "Boring"

Washington - Eleanor Holmes Norton, outspoken veteran of the civil rights and feminist movements,...
» read full story October 31st, 2008 - 15:07

Obama Victory Would Be a Dream Come True for French Blacks

Paris - When French historian Pap Ndiaye was asked recently what Barack Obama's election as US...
» read full story October 31st, 2008 - 09:54

Obama's Star Rose Fast with Eloquent Speech, Steady Presence

Washington - Barack Obama's enigmatic smile has seen him through many difficult times - even when...
» read full story October 28th, 2008 - 10:05
"Stars' War": Celebs raise big money for Obama

"Stars' War": Celebs raise big money for Obama

New York - Left up to Hollywood, Barack Obama would be a clear shoe-in for the White House on...
» read full story October 24th, 2008 - 08:29
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Movie Reviews

What Movie Americans Enjoyed This Weekend: Max Payne

What Movie Americans Enjoyed This Weekend: Max Payne

The super action movie "Max Payne" starring Mark Wahlberg succeeded in shooting its way...
» read full story October 20th, 2008 - 11:16
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Music

Dylan's toilet is raising a stink

Los Angeles - Legendary protest singer Bob Dylan is getting some protests of his own over a...
» read full story March 17th, 2009 - 19:50
Miley Cyrus Slapped With $4 Billion Lawsuit Over Asian Discrimination Scandal

Miley Cyrus Slapped With $4 Billion Lawsuit Over Asian Discrimination Scandal

Apologizing, even twice, didn’t save Miley Cyrus of some serious scolding involving legal...
» read full story February 12th, 2009 - 17:10
Update: Mistrial, Case Dismissed For Britney Spears

Update: Mistrial, Case Dismissed For Britney Spears

Another unpleasant episode of singer Britney Spears’ recent past can now remain in the past, as...
» read full story October 22nd, 2008 - 14:16
Nas Makes Assuaging Decision, Changes Album Name

Nas Makes Assuaging Decision, Changes Album Name

Nas has received heavy criticism after announcing last year he would title his upcoming album...
» read full story May 20th, 2008 - 15:17
Britney Spears To Pay Her Dad $2500 A Week

Britney Spears To Pay Her Dad $2500 A Week

Britney Spears was ordered to pay her father Jamie Spears $2,500 in weekly compensation as his...
» read full story March 07th, 2008 - 22:29
Britney Spears' Civil Rights Case Rejected By Federal Court

Britney Spears' Civil Rights Case Rejected By Federal Court

A judge finally ruled that federal court has no business with Britney Spears' conservatorship case,...
» read full story February 28th, 2008 - 00:11
Lawyer Insists On Representing Britney Spears

Lawyer Insists On Representing Britney Spears

Now that things are finally starting to improve for Britney Spears, partly due to her father's...
» read full story February 26th, 2008 - 22:47
Britney’s Pal Osama Lutfi Served With Extended Restraining Order

Britney’s Pal Osama Lutfi Served With Extended Restraining Order

After trying to avoid the inevitable, Britney Spears’ former manager Osama Lutfi was finally...
» read full story February 22nd, 2008 - 20:37
Judge Wants Proof Why Britney’s Case Be Moved To Federal Court

Judge Wants Proof Why Britney’s Case Be Moved To Federal Court

A judge put an end to all the fuss surrounding a mystery lawyer’s attempt to have Britney Spears’...
» read full story February 21st, 2008 - 21:31
Heidi Klum Offers To Help Britney Spears

Heidi Klum Offers To Help Britney Spears

"Project Runaway" host and model Heidi Klum is the latest celebrity to speak out on...
» read full story February 17th, 2008 - 23:39
Federal Court Might Take Over Britney’s Conservatorship Case

Federal Court Might Take Over Britney’s Conservatorship Case

A lawyer claiming to be representing Britney Spears filed a motion seeking to have her...
» read full story February 16th, 2008 - 12:01
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Business

Google Replaces The Word Google With Privacy On Its Home Page

Google Replaces The Word Google With Privacy On Its Home Page

After it was repeatedly criticized by the privacy advocates for not including a Privacy link to...
» read full story July 06th, 2008 - 13:19
Wesley Snipes Acquitted Of Tax Fraud Accusations

Wesley Snipes Acquitted Of Tax Fraud Accusations

The star of Blade Trilogy, the actor Wesley Snipes was acquitted on Friday of of felony tax fraud...
» read full story February 03rd, 2008 - 12:16
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Health

Lawsuits Filed Over Abortion Rule

Lawsuits Filed Over Abortion Rule

Seven states and two abortion rights groups filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the U.S....
» read full story January 17th, 2009 - 14:04

After Years of Effort, Mental Health Legislation Finally Passes

After 12 years of effort to pass legislation requiring insurance companies to cover mental...
» read full story October 04th, 2008 - 14:20
California Supreme Court Rules for Gays, Against Christian Doctors

California Supreme Court Rules for Gays, Against Christian Doctors

The California Supreme Court ruled Monday in favor of a lesbian couple and against the religious...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 16:34

Daughter of Woman Ignored while Dying in the ER Wants Hospital Closed

The case of the woman left to die in the emergency room at Kings County Hospital Center has...
» read full story July 04th, 2008 - 14:17
Dennis Quaid Supports Patients’ Right to Sue Drugmakers

Dennis Quaid Supports Patients’ Right to Sue Drugmakers

Actor Dennis Quaid testified again, this time before Congress on Wednesday, about the nightmare he...
» read full story May 15th, 2008 - 12:54
Miss. Obesity Bill Stepping on Toes, As Intended

Miss. Obesity Bill Stepping on Toes, As Intended

A bill proposed by a Mississippi lawmaker to ban restaurants from serving food to obese customers...
» read full story February 05th, 2008 - 13:27
Paraplegic Man Sues LA Hospital for Abandoning Him on the Street

Paraplegic Man Sues LA Hospital for Abandoning Him on the Street

Civil rights attorneys filed a suit Thursday on behalf of a paraplegic who was abandoned on the...
» read full story January 18th, 2008 - 11:02
BU Waits for Final Safety Clearance to Open Is Anti-bioterrorism Lab

BU Waits for Final Safety Clearance to Open Is Anti-bioterrorism Lab

Boston University received federal funds to build a so-called “level 4”, meaning high security,...
» read full story November 30th, 2007 - 17:56
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Sports

Ferrari Continues To Fight in Sabotage Affair

Ferrari Continues To Fight in Sabotage Affair

The war between Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes continues to rage on as the FIA president, Max...
» read full story August 01st, 2007 - 14:36
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People

Jury Still Deadlocked In Spears Traffic Trial

Jury Still Deadlocked In Spears Traffic Trial

The twelve jurors who have it upon themselves to reach a verdict in Britney Spears’ traffic trial...
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 14:22
Celebrities Silently Attend Isaac Hayes' Memorial Service

Celebrities Silently Attend Isaac Hayes' Memorial Service

Hollywood's finest joined Isaac Hayes' family and friends at the Hope Presbyterian Church to honor...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 22:43
Federal Inquiry Called by Congresswoman After 2 Intruders Shot

Federal Inquiry Called by Congresswoman After 2 Intruders Shot

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee called on Sunday for a congressional investigation into Harris...
» read full story July 07th, 2008 - 17:01
Britney Spears’ Order Appeal Rejected

Britney Spears’ Order Appeal Rejected

A challenge to a court ruling that gave Britney’s father control over his daughter’s life has been...
» read full story March 25th, 2008 - 15:57
Hollywood Stars Fight against World Hunger

Hollywood Stars Fight against World Hunger

Hollywood stars proved once again that they could be there when needed. Not On Our Watch,...
» read full story March 14th, 2008 - 15:02
Legal Tug of War Over Britney

Legal Tug of War Over Britney

Just as dad Jamie Spears got rid of Sam Lutfi and that manager that apparently broke court orders,...
» read full story February 26th, 2008 - 15:45
MusiCares Shows Aretha Franklin Some Respect

MusiCares Shows Aretha Franklin Some Respect

Three days before the 50th annual Grammy Awards ceremony, the "Queen of soul" for nearly...
» read full story February 09th, 2008 - 21:21
NY Police Department Sued for Harassing Photographers

NY Police Department Sued for Harassing Photographers

A civil liberties group sued the New York Police Department Thursday trying to stop its officers...
» read full story December 07th, 2007 - 11:48
Don Imus On The Air Again

Don Imus On The Air Again

Radio talk show host Don Imus is to return to his craft Monday as his new show debuts on WABC-AM...
» read full story December 03rd, 2007 - 14:32
Don Imus Is Officially Back

Don Imus Is Officially Back

After much speculation as to Don Imus’ return to the airwaves, it has been confirmed that the...
» read full story November 02nd, 2007 - 11:46
"Dog" Chapman's TV Show Suspended Due to Racist Words

"Dog" Chapman's TV Show Suspended Due to Racist Words

A&E cable channel has suspended production on Duane “Dog” Chapman’s show...
» read full story November 01st, 2007 - 11:42
Britney Angers Catholic Church

Britney Angers Catholic Church

Many things can be said about Britney Spears; that she is afraid of creating a controversy is not...
» read full story October 30th, 2007 - 14:11
Obama Criticized By Gay Rights Activists

Obama Criticized By Gay Rights Activists

Senator Barack Obama is being criticized for allowing a gospel singer with controversial views on...
» read full story October 23rd, 2007 - 15:29
Nas Confirms Controversial Album Name

Nas Confirms Controversial Album Name

Rapper Nas is releasing a new album this December and its racial epithet-inspired title has already...
» read full story October 21st, 2007 - 10:23
Don Imus Returns to Radio

Don Imus Returns to Radio

Six months after being fired in a misogynist scandal, one of the shock jock radio originators, Don...
» read full story October 17th, 2007 - 13:02
Al Sharpton Demands Apology from Isiah Thomas

Al Sharpton Demands Apology from Isiah Thomas

The Rev. Al Sharpton wants New York Knicks coach Isiah Thomas to apologize to black women and...
» read full story October 08th, 2007 - 12:03
O. J. Court-Ordered to Surrender Valuables to Goldmans

O. J. Court-Ordered to Surrender Valuables to Goldmans

O. J. Simpson was ordered by a judge to relinquish his Rolex and other assets to the father of...
» read full story October 03rd, 2007 - 10:43
Man Arrested in “Top Chef" Contestant Attack

Man Arrested in “Top Chef" Contestant Attack

One man has been arrested in connection with the anti-gay attack on former “Top Chef” contestant...
» read full story September 15th, 2007 - 10:41
OJ Simpson Questioned Over Las Vegas Theft

OJ Simpson Questioned Over Las Vegas Theft

The former NFL star was questioned by police today over a theft of sports memorabilia from a hotel...
» read full story September 14th, 2007 - 20:56
Former “Top Chef" Contestant Harassed

Former “Top Chef" Contestant Harassed

A former contestant on the Bravo reality show “Top Chef” was allegedly attacked by a...
» read full story September 13th, 2007 - 10:23
Imus and CBS Settle Controversial Dispute

Imus and CBS Settle Controversial Dispute

Don Imus’s dismissal from CBS in April this year, over his now infamous racial slur and the...
» read full story August 15th, 2007 - 10:27
O.J. Simpson’s Critique against Ronald Goldman’s Family

O.J. Simpson’s Critique against Ronald Goldman’s Family

O.J. Simpson still has the guts to criticize. After all these years when he has been in the middle...
» read full story August 01st, 2007 - 14:23
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World

China announces human rights action plan

Beijing - China has published an action plan to protect the rights of its citizens, including...
» read full story April 13th, 2009 - 18:45

Ahmadinejad ready to join talks with US, but insists on rights

Tehran - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on Thursday said he was ready to join nuclear talks...
» read full story April 09th, 2009 - 20:24

Controversy in Britain over death of man at G20 protest

London  - British politicians and civil rights groups Wednesday called for a criminal inquiry...
» read full story April 08th, 2009 - 11:46

Sweden approves same-sex marriage legislation

Stockholm - A broad majority in the Swedish parliament Wednesday approved adoption of same-sex...
» read full story April 01st, 2009 - 19:43

Pope tells oil-rich Angola to tend to its poor

Luanda/Yaounde - Arriving in Angola on the second leg of his Africa trip, Pope Benedict XVI Friday...
» read full story March 20th, 2009 - 18:23

Benedict to push reconciliation on first Africa papal visit

Johannesburg - Four years after his ascension to the throne of St Peter, Pope Benedict XVI embarks...
» read full story March 15th, 2009 - 11:49

Bangladesh Prepares To Vote And Return To Democracy

Dhaka - Bangladesh votes in national elections Monday to return the South Asian nation to...
» read full story December 27th, 2008 - 19:16

Leading Chinese human rights activist Liu Xiaobo arrested

Beijing - Liu Xiaobo, a prominent Chinese human rights activist, has been detained by police for...
» read full story December 10th, 2008 - 14:03

Lack Of Government Participation Stymies Timor Stability

Dili - Two years after the police and military collapsed and months of anarchy drove more than...
» read full story November 21st, 2008 - 16:20
India, Pakistan Re-Open Trade Route across Kashmir

India, Pakistan Re-Open Trade Route across Kashmir

Today, for the first time in 61 years, a trade route allowing trucks to carry goods of the...
» read full story October 21st, 2008 - 17:24

After Years Of Effort, Mental Health Legislation Finally Passes

After 12 years of effort to pass legislation requiring insurance companies to cover mental...
» read full story October 05th, 2008 - 10:50
NSA, Bush, Cheney Sued by EFF over Illegal Surveillance

NSA, Bush, Cheney Sued by EFF over Illegal Surveillance

The Electronic Frontier Foundation has filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the National Security...
» read full story September 19th, 2008 - 13:47

Obama to chart presidential goals on civil rights anniversary

Denver, Colorado - Barack Obama is to accept the Democratic nomination for the presidency in a...
» read full story August 28th, 2008 - 22:11

Obama seeking convention cure for summer slump

Much rides on the historic Democratic convention opening Monday in Denver, Colorado.  US Senator...
» read full story August 22nd, 2008 - 08:43

Corporal punishment common in US public schools: Report

Washington - More than 200,000 US public school students, often as young as 3 years, were punished...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 19:54

Obama's Kin to Burnish American Image at Convention

Washington - There are few things more American than basketball and "family...
» read full story August 20th, 2008 - 09:34
Democrats, Obama take convention to Hispanic territory

Democrats, Obama take convention to Hispanic territory

Washington (dpa) - The mile-high city of Denver in the Rocky Mountain state of Colorado and its...
» read full story August 19th, 2008 - 07:28

Clintons Draw Spotlight From Obama; Bill To Speak

With only two weeks left before Democrats meet in Colorado to nominate Barack Obama, much of the...
» read full story August 08th, 2008 - 10:24

Anwar Ibrahim, Malaysian Opposition Leader, Pleads Not Guilty To Sodomy

Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday was charged in court with sodomizing a former...
» read full story August 07th, 2008 - 12:51

Barack Obama’s Speech at the La Raza Convention

Sunday, Barack Obama spoke to about 2,000 members of the National Council of La Raza, a Latino...
» read full story July 14th, 2008 - 14:15

Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Apologizes for Remarks on Barack Obama

The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson apologized to Sen. Barack Obama for the comments he made in an interview...
» read full story July 10th, 2008 - 11:19

First African American Louisiana Justice Dies

The first African American Louisiana justice died Sunday in Baton Rouge, at the age of 84. Revius...
» read full story June 23rd, 2008 - 16:38

Ohio Science Teacher Axed over ‘Branding’ Students with Crosses

If you thought you’ve seen it all, here is something that might mass you up.Mount Vernon City...
» read full story June 21st, 2008 - 12:23

Canadian’s Deportation Case Reopened

In 2002, the U.S secretly sent Maher Arar to his home country Syria, after authorities said he...
» read full story June 06th, 2008 - 14:54
New York To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

New York To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

New York Gov. David Patterson, who has been recently hospitalized in a Manhattan clinic with...
» read full story May 29th, 2008 - 12:02

Atlanta: Martin Luther King’s First Grandchild Born

Early Sunday, at an Atlanta hospital a girl was born. Not just any girl, as she is the first...
» read full story May 25th, 2008 - 21:59

Pastor John Hagee Regrets Anti-Catholic Comments

Pastor John Hagee, the head of the Cornerstone Church in San Antonio and also backer of Senator...
» read full story May 14th, 2008 - 14:12
Sharpton Arrested in NY during Protest

Sharpton Arrested in NY during Protest

The Rev. Al Sharpton and dozens of others protesting on the streets of New York City against the...
» read full story May 08th, 2008 - 15:56
Medvedev Sworn In as Russia’s President

Medvedev Sworn In as Russia’s President

Dmitry Medvedev was sworn in as Russia’s new president on Wednesday. The proceeding happened during...
» read full story May 07th, 2008 - 12:40
Obese Criminal Sues over Weight Loss in Jail

Obese Criminal Sues over Weight Loss in Jail

An obese U.S. inmate charged with murder in Arkansas is suing the county, claiming he lost more...
» read full story April 28th, 2008 - 10:19
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Specials

Black History Month Special Movie Schedule

Black History Month, which is celebrated in February, urges organizations across the country to...
» read full story February 11th, 2009 - 15:34
Supreme Court Kills Child-Porn Law

Supreme Court Kills Child-Porn Law

  On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court decided not to change a ruling that stated...
» read full story January 22nd, 2009 - 19:11
Collection of MLK Papers Available Online for the First Time

Collection of MLK Papers Available Online for the First Time

Numerous groups across the United States are preparing various events in anticipation of the Martin...
» read full story January 14th, 2009 - 14:52
Odetta’s Left Behind an Abiding Talent

Odetta’s Left Behind an Abiding Talent

Odetta Holmes, a folk and blues singer often referred to as “The Voice of the Civil Rights...
» read full story December 04th, 2008 - 16:14
Odetta’s Voice and Humanism Will Always Be Remembered

Odetta’s Voice and Humanism Will Always Be Remembered

One of the great folk singers of late-20th-century America, Odetta Holmes known as Odetta, died of...
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 23:27
Odetta Holmes, Civil Rights Force, Passes Away At 77

Odetta Holmes, Civil Rights Force, Passes Away At 77

Odetta Holmes, singer, songwriter, guitarist, actress, and human rights activist, passed away...
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 14:50

Odetta, Gone at 77

Odetta Holmes, usually known as just Odetta, was considered to be “The Voice of the Civil Rights...
» read full story December 03rd, 2008 - 11:35
Mark Cuban Charged by SEC for Insider Trading

Mark Cuban Charged by SEC for Insider Trading

Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks basketball franchise, has been accused by the Securities...
» read full story November 17th, 2008 - 20:21
Gay Marriages Finally Allowed in Connecticut

Gay Marriages Finally Allowed in Connecticut

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled 4-3 on Oct. 10 that same-sex couples have the right to wed...
» read full story November 12th, 2008 - 22:37

Prop 8 Still Sparks Massive Protests

The passing of Proposition 8 in California has caused massive uproar among Californians. Some of...
» read full story November 08th, 2008 - 15:14
President Bush Signs Copyright Infringement Bill

President Bush Signs Copyright Infringement Bill

Yesterday, United States President George W. Bush signed a bill related to the highly debated...
» read full story October 14th, 2008 - 14:26
Former Newsweek Editor Osborn Elliott Has Passed Away

Former Newsweek Editor Osborn Elliott Has Passed Away

Sunday, the man to whom Newsweek owes its ability to rise to the challenge of competing...
» read full story September 29th, 2008 - 18:44
Senate Passes New Copyright Bill

Senate Passes New Copyright Bill

A new bill dealing with intelectual property theft, which includes patent and trademark...
» read full story September 27th, 2008 - 11:45
TV: “True Blood” Could Prove To Be Vital For HBO

TV: “True Blood” Could Prove To Be Vital For HBO

It seems that humans really are fascinated by non-human creatures. We always seek for...
» read full story September 04th, 2008 - 15:30
MIT Students Still Not In The Clear

MIT Students Still Not In The Clear

The debates regarding the three Massachusetts Institute of Technology students who released the...
» read full story August 15th, 2008 - 13:43
When Going Out Of The U.S. It's Best To Leave Your Laptop At Home

When Going Out Of The U.S. It's Best To Leave Your Laptop At Home

A highly debated issue on this week’s agenda is the set of rules for the airport routine searches...
» read full story June 26th, 2008 - 14:14
Don Imus Has Another Slip of the Tongue

Don Imus Has Another Slip of the Tongue

Radio host Don Imus was scathingly criticized last year for his on-air racist remarks and he...
» read full story June 24th, 2008 - 12:33
Genome Institute’s Renowned Director, Francis Collins, to Resign

Genome Institute’s Renowned Director, Francis Collins, to Resign

The National Human Genome Research Institute is losing one of its prestigious researchers in the...
» read full story May 29th, 2008 - 12:54

Controversy Over Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Continues

It seems that opponents of same-sex marriage would ask the California Supreme Court to postpone the...
» read full story May 18th, 2008 - 21:36
House Approves Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

House Approves Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

The House of Representatives in a near-unanimous vote (414-1) approved the Genetic...
» read full story May 02nd, 2008 - 13:08
The Full Life Of Charlton Heston

The Full Life Of Charlton Heston

While to most people Charlton Heston is known for his larger-than-life roles as some of history's...
» read full story April 06th, 2008 - 19:01
Settlement Reached in Central Park Great Lawn Suit

Settlement Reached in Central Park Great Lawn Suit

A three-year lawsuit was settled Tuesday when New York City agreed to extend the use of Central...
» read full story January 09th, 2008 - 13:10
Why the Goldmans Did It: To Punish O.J.

Why the Goldmans Did It: To Punish O.J.

The father and sister of Ron Goldman appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s show Thursday to explain why...
» read full story September 14th, 2007 - 10:27
Sections of the Patriot Act Unconstitutional- Judge

Sections of the Patriot Act Unconstitutional- Judge

A U.S. District Judge decided to strike down for the second time key sections of the Patriot Act...
» read full story September 07th, 2007 - 13:07
Barnes & Noble Will Sell O.J.'s Book

Barnes & Noble Will Sell O.J.'s Book

Barnes & Noble was almost a lone crusader when the company announced it would not have O.J....
» read full story August 31st, 2007 - 14:48
Beyonce And Jennifer Hudson Honored At BET Awards

Beyonce And Jennifer Hudson Honored At BET Awards

The two “Dreamgirls” stars, Beyonce Knowles and Jennifer Hudson, scored big at this year's BET...
» read full story June 28th, 2007 - 00:12
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Movies

What Americans Enjoyed This Weekend: Max Payne

What Americans Enjoyed This Weekend: Max Payne

The super action movie "Max Payne" starring Mark Wahlberg succeeded in shooting its way...
» read full story October 19th, 2008 - 21:40
Golden Compass Stirs Waves of Controversy Among Religious Organizations

Golden Compass Stirs Waves of Controversy Among Religious Organizations

The Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano adds up to the numerous critiques “Golden Compass” has...
» read full story December 19th, 2007 - 15:56
"Golden Compass" Is Box Office Flop

"Golden Compass" Is Box Office Flop

The $ 180-million fantasy epic movie, “The Golden Compass,” based on the first volume of the...
» read full story December 09th, 2007 - 21:31
“The Golden Compass” Wrapped in Controversy

“The Golden Compass” Wrapped in Controversy

The $ 180-million fantasy epic movie, “The Golden Compass”, is based on the first volume of the...
» read full story December 01st, 2007 - 17:56
Hugh Hefner Biopic To Be Directed By Brett Ratner

Hugh Hefner Biopic To Be Directed By Brett Ratner

It was just a matter of time before Hugh Hefner’s life story would hit the big screen and it looks...
» read full story June 25th, 2007 - 22:29
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