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Sharpton Speaks on National Action Network’s Anti-Oscar Campaign

*According to a statement sent to the Electronic Urban Report/EUR, Rev. Al Sharpton has announced he will convene a series of meetings and conference...

Idris Elba Talks Diversity to U.K. Politicians (Sound Familiar?)

*Idris Elba may be known more for his work on the big and small screen, but the "Luther" actor stepped into the political arena...

Cheryl Boone Isaacs: Academy ‘Completely Committed’ to Diversity Initiatives

*Academy President Cheryl Boone Isaacs released a statement on Monday expressing her heartbreak and frustration over the lack of diversity among this year’s Oscar...

Samuel DuBose Family is ‘Not, Nor Should They Be, Happy’ with $5M Settlement

*A wrongful death lawsuit against the University of Cincinnati regarding the death of Samuel DuBose has been settled. A news release from the school detailed...

Mother of Jordan Davis Faces Gun-Loving Evangelicals in ‘The Armor of Light’

*Lucy McBath, the mother of slain teen Jordan Davis, appears in an upcoming PBS documentary about the embrace of guns by evangelical Christians, and whether...

Scholastic Pulls Book Showing George Washington’s Slaves as Happy

*Following outrage, Scholastic has decided to pull its new picture book about George Washington that sentimentalized the practice of American slavery. "A Birthday Cake for...

Spike Lee ‘Cannot Support’ This Year’s Oscars Despite Honorary Award

*Add Spike Lee to the list of folks refusing to attend this year's Oscars due to the fact that for the second year in...

Jada Pinkett Smith Doubles Down on Oscar Boycott With Video (Watch)

*Jada Pinkett Smith’s outrage against the Oscars continues on. The actress has followed up her series of tweets Sunday with a video, in which she...

50 Years after MLK the Median White Family is Worth 70 times that of a Black Family

*As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy this year, we must do so with an understanding that the current state...

Even Jada Pinkett Smith is Suggesting an Oscars Boycott

*Earlier this week folks were reminded that members the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars either somehow managed...

Akon Opens Up about US Black Folks Lacking Knowledge on Africa

*Akon is not only a pop star, but he's an activist and philanthropist who set out to help Africa. He started a non-profit organization, "Akon...

Hillary ‘Disappoints’ with Response About Her White Privilege (WATCH)

*Hillary Clinton was put on the spot about racial issues Monday night at the Iowa Brown and Black Forum when she was asked to...

Ohio State Dean Accused of Encouraging Student Journalist to Hide Black Abortion Facts

*Nationwide -- In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, “Our primary reason for bringing an end to racial discrimination in America must not be...

‘Hollyhood-ISIS’: The Oscar White-Out

*I'm probably in the minority here, but I’m really not all that disturbed about the Oscar white-outs. Mostly, because I realize the war on equality...

getTV to Air Martin Luther King’s ‘Merv Griffin’ Appearance on King Holiday

*Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s June 6, 1967 visit to “The Merv Griffin Show” will air in its entirety on Sony’s digital cable network...

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