Five Things That Are Not True About White People

Five Things That Are Not True About White People

We tend to think that white people, regardless of class, have access to everything and fit every stereotype known to man. But The Washington Post says some of your assumptions may be wrong.

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Show Whitney Some Respect

You think working-class whites are more religious than upper-class whites? Or do you feel white people are being “birth out” of irrelevance because

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White Firefighters Awarded $2.5 Million For Racial Discrimination

White Firefighters Awarded $2.5 Million For Racial Discrimination

BUFFALO-Twelve white firefighters were awarded a combined $2.5 million from the Buffalo Fire Department in a racial discrimination case after it was ruled that they were passed up on promotions in order to promote Black firefighters.

In addition to the settlement each of the firefighters were also awarded between $20,000 and $30,000 for emotionless damages,

Buffalo 12 reports:
A State Supreme Court judge has ordered the Buffalo Fire Department and City of Buffalo to

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White House To Address Controversial Birth Control Rule

White House To Address Controversial Birth Control Rule

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will announce a plan to accommodate religious employers outraged by a rule that would require them to cover birth control for women free of charge, according to a person familiar with the decision.

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Obama was expected to make the announcement at the White House Friday.

The shift is aimed at

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Michelle Obama Gives Military Food An Upgrade

Michelle Obama Gives Military Food An Upgrade

WASHINGTON — Hold the mystery meat: Military bases will soon be serving more fruits, vegetables and low-fat dishes under the first program in 20 years to improve nutrition standards across the armed services.

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How To Be The Black Friend

First lady Michelle Obama and Pentagon officials planned to announce the effort Thursday during a visit to Little Rock

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Is Obama Contradicting Himself on No Child Left Behind?

Is Obama Contradicting Himself on No Child Left Behind?

President Obama has given 10 states permission to pursue their school reforms without adhering to the standards of the No Child Left Behind Act. Another 28 states are expected to receive similar approval by the end of the month.  Rather than dealing with the standards of a system that has been criticized for not improving student performance, schools will be given an alternative set of assessments that leave room for

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How We Can REALLY Honor the Legacy of Don Cornelius

How We Can REALLY Honor the Legacy of Don Cornelius

When the world heard of the tragic passing of Don Cornelius, we had different reactions. Some were in disbelief, others paid homage to the legend with a “Soul Train line” in Times Square, while many reflected on his immense impact on society.

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But one

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Is Obama’s Manufacturing Revival Realistic?

Is Obama’s Manufacturing Revival Realistic?

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is making a strong election-year push for an economic revival “built on American manufacturing.” But he faces an uphill slog, with little consensus even within his own party on how to do it.

For decades, the United States has gradually shifted from creating goods to providing services. Fifty years ago, a third of U.S. jobs were in manufacturing. Now they account for

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Man Fakes Own Kidnapping To Get Money From Family

Man Fakes Own Kidnapping To Get Money From Family

A Willowbrook man wanted to get money from his family, so he staged his own kidnapping and demanded a $1,000 ransom, NBC 5 Chicago reports.

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L.A.’s School Sex Abuse Scandal

Dorian Ford, 19, is now charged with a Class 4 felony of filing a false crime report.
DuPage County sheriff’s officials said they received a report of the alleged kidnapping at

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Black Atheist Group Looks For Likeminded Souls

Black Atheist Group Looks For Likeminded Souls

A nationwide pro-atheist campaign launched to coincide with Black History Month has some African-Americans reaffirming their spiritual convictions.

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Washington State Legalize Gay Marriage

Gay Marriage’s Next Big Hurdle

“It’s a sign of the end times,” said Reverend Kyev Tatum of Harmony Missionary Baptist Church in Texas. “People will turn from the truth and the Bible says this is going to happen.”

What’s happening is that

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Sheriff’s Deputy Accused of Sexually Assaulting Inmate

Sheriff’s Deputy Accused of Sexually Assaulting Inmate

Gwinnett County sheriff’s deputy, Duone Clark, 40, was arrested Wednesday and held without bond on charges that he sexually assaulted a male inmate while on duty, reports the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

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In addition to the alleged sexual assault, Clark is being held for violation of oath by a public officer, according to Gwinnett sheriff’s Lt. Sean Smith, who confirmed that

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