Gloria J. Browne-Marshall When the divided high Court debated affirmative action, the addition of race as even one factor in college admission appeared to be too much for conservative jurist Antonin Scalia in the case of Fisher v. Texas. Justice Scalia questioned whether affirmative action was actually harming Black students. Abigail Fisher, a White high […]
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‘ColorOfChange’ Civil Rights Group Responds to Mistrial In Freddie Gray Case
“We’re extremely disappointed that justice continues to remain elusive for Freddie Gray and his family. Nonetheless, State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby’s decision to charge the 6 officers responsible for Freddie’s death is, in and of itself, a rare moment of public accountability for the Baltimore Police Department. In the last several decades, only a handful of […]
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Judge Declares Hung Jury after Panel Can’t Reach Decision in Freddie Gray trial
Officer William Porter, one of six Baltimore city police officers charged in connection to the death of Freddie Gray. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (Update-12/16/2015) BALTIMORE (AP) — The first trial in the death of Freddie Gray ended in a mistrial Wednesday, with jurors saying they couldn’t determine whether a Baltimore police officer was criminally responsible for […]
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AP FACT CHECK: Republican Debaters Go Astray
Republican presidential candidates, from left, John Kasich, Carly Fiorina, Marco Rubio, Ben Carson, Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, Jeb Bush, Chris Christie, and Rand Paul take the stage during the CNN Republican presidential debate at the Venetian Hotel & Casino on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) WASHINGTON (AP) — The […]
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Kwanzaa Celebration at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Musicians celebrate Kwanzaa at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore. (Courtesy photo) Jeff Menzise, Ph.D., a professor at Morgan State University and a speaker at Baltimore’s Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s upcoming Kwanzaa celebration, thinks that it’s great to celebrate the holiday in December, but it might be even better if we could celebrate it […]
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Missouri GOP Legislators Forming Backlash over University Protest
File-This Nov. 8, 2015, file photo shows former Missouri receiver L’Damian Washington, left, speaking with tailback Russell Hansbrough and other football players outside of the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex in Columbia, Mo. A state representative is proposing a bill that would take scholarships away from Missouri student athletes if they refuse to play. (Nick Schnelle/Columbia […]
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A Holiday Jukebox
The Duke Ellington Show Choir will present a “Holiday Jukebox” at the THEARC Theater, 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE, on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. This production is powered by the I CAN Technical Theater Internship at THEARC. Tickets cost $25. For more information, visit thearcdc.org or call 202-889-5901.
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Holiday Jazz Concert
Saxophonist Javon Jackson The Kennedy Center Jazz Club, 2700 F Street NW will feature saxophonists Javon Jackson, Jimmey Heath, Gary Bartz and Donald Harrison from Dec. 18 – Dec. 19. Two shows will be held on both days at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., respectively. Cost for tickets range from $26-$39. For more information, call […]
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Pieces of a Dream
Pieces of a Dream Pieces of a Dream emerged out of Philadelphia’s music scene in 1976. Keyboardist James Lloyd, drummer Curtis Harmon and former bassist Cedric Napoleon, were (and still are) managed by the drummer’s father and uncle, Danny and Bill Harmon, respectively. The group based their name on “Pieces of Dreams,” a cover tune […]
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Savion Glover Dance Holiday Spectacular
Savion Glover In a performance bursting with holiday cheer, Savion Glover, the reigning king of tap returns for the holidays, bringing an unforgettable evening of heart-pounding dance, bright lights, and joyous sounds. The concert will be at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts , Route 123 & Braddock Road on Dec. 19 at 8 […]
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Kwanzaa Its Kujichagulia
Queen Nur Nationally renowned storyteller Queen Nur will deliver a performance that will include traditional storytelling, drumming, dancing and Kwanzaa ceremonial practices Dec. 26-27 at the Publick Playhouse, 5445 Landover Road. Tickets cost $20. For more information, visit arts.pgparks.com or call 301-277-1710.
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Freddie Gray Jurors Deadlocked, Judge Says Keep Deliberating
The sun rises against Courthouse East, across the street from Baltimore City Hall, right, before a jury deliberates in the case of William Porter, one of six Baltimore city police officers charged in connection to the death of Freddie Gray, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) BALTIMORE (AP) — Jurors in the […]
