Author: Carma Henry

Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL) made the following statement after being honored by the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) with their “Friend of the National Parks” Award:

President Obama’s July 19 remarks on Trayvon Martin The reason I actually wanted to come out today is not to take questions, but to speak to…

CCA is the largest owner of private prisons in the nation, behind only the federal government and three states

This time Johnson is turning his attention to education. This fall he is opening two schools in Chicago, Magic Johnson Bridgescape Academies.

Morgan Lake, 22, was hit from behind by a tractor trailer in Stevensville, Mary-land while attempting to cross the steep bridge.

Bob Seay, a music teacher at an unknown high school in Colorado, has become an internet sensation after his sentimental yet firm opinion was posted Via Facebook.

Black clergy leaders joined Sharpton last week in front of the Justice Department in Washington, D.C. to express their concerns about the “Stand Your Ground” self-defense statutes and the dangerous message that the Zimmerman verdict carried.

“to challenge all Black women to unite, become empowered, and focus on health, education, employment and spirituality to make a difference and change direction in these challenging times,” according to literature distributed by conference organizers.

And after being crowned president of the National Conference of Black Mayors (NCBM) at its annual convention in Atlanta on May 30, he told anyone who would listen: “I’m going to shake things up.”

The killing of Trayvon Martin and the acquittal of George Zimmerman are not aberrations in America; both outcomes could have been anticipated.