Informant Leads Police to Black Fraternity Hazing Ritual at University of Virginia
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August 30,
2012 |
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A fraternity at University of Virginia is under investigation for allegedly hazing pledges. One pledge may have suffered broken ribs, according to a search warrant filed Wednesday in Charlottesville Circuit Court.
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George Zimmerman Gets New Judge
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August 29,
2012 |
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The Fifth District Court of Appeal granted George Zimmerman a new judge. A three-judge panel concluded Circuit Judge Kenneth Lester, Jr. abused his power in his proceedings over Zimmerman.
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Two RNC Attendees Throw Nuts at a Black Camerawoman and Call Her an ‘Animal’
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August 29,
2012 |
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Two attendees at the Republican National Convention were kicked after exhibiting acts of racism toward an African-American CNN camerawoman.
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Morris Brown College Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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August 27,
2012 |
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Morris Brown College, a private Historically Black College University located in Atlanta, GA, has formally filed for bankruptcy
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Gunman Opens Fire in Front of Empire State Building
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August 24,
2012 |
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A gunman opened fire on five people in front of the Empire State Building in New York City today. He was later shot and killed by police.
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Morris Brown College Facing Foreclosure
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August 23,
2012 |
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Morris Brown College, a private Historically Black College University located in Atlanta, GA, is facing foreclosure as debt afflicts the university.
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Female Rap Pioneer YoYo Teaches Detroit Youths the Art of Hip-Hop
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August 21,
2012 |
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Compton female rapper Yo-Yo found fame in the early 1990s as a Hip-Hop artist and protégé of fellow west coast rapper Ice Cube.
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Ebony Magazine Highlights 2012 HBCU Queens in September Issue
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August 20,
2012 |
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Ebony magazine will honor 10 women from various Historically Black College Universities around the country in an upcoming September 2012 issue.
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First White NAACP Chapter President at an HBCU Dies
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August 14,
2012 |
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A Jackson State University alum known for his contributions with the school’s NAACP chapter was found dead in his apartment Monday.
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Did George Zimmerman Cock his Gun in 911 Audio? [Video]
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August 9,
2012 |
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No one may ever fully know what happened on that dark, rainy Feb. 26 night of Trayvon Martin’s death. But if there is any question into what precipitated Martin’s tragic demise, George Zimmerman’s 911 audio may provide some answers.
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Was Monkey Commercial following Gabby Douglas’ Win a Coincidence?
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August 5,
2012 |
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Could it have been subtle racism or just pure coincidence? Many viewers of the 2012 Olympics are asking this after a commercial ran featuring a monkey on gymnastics rings following commentary by Bob Costas on Gabby Douglas’s gold medal inspiring other African-American girls to follow in her foot steps.
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