BTN STAFF The Library of Congress will open a display exhibiting the memorabilia of civil rights activist Rosa Parks. The display will open on Wednesday and will be available for public viewing. To read more
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Dr. King’s Advice to Protesters: “The power of economic withdrawal”
NOI Research Article Reprint On the last day of his life, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., gave his great oration “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop.” His words are etched in the hearts and
Read moreVideo Extra #3 >>> Strauss-Kahn Heads to Court in ‘Pimping’ Trial
Strauss-Kahn Heads to Court in ‘Pimping’ Trial
Read moreTop Story (02/02/15) >>> Drug Laws Changing
BTN STAFF Today’s top story comes from Gorillaconvict’s Seth Ferranti who wrote about America’s changing drug laws. He mentions how those changes have directly impacted the prison industrial complex system. To read more about this
Read moreMost U.S. senators Attend Ivy League Schools
BTN STAFF A recent report from College Raptor has indicated that the majority of U.S Senators had attended private Ivy League schools. To read more on this story click here.
Read moreThird man charged in attempted Gambia coup
By:Riham Feshir Article Reprint Federal authorities in Minnesota charged a third man suspected of plotting to overthrow the government in the African nation of Gambia.
Read moreTop Story (01/30/15) >>> Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools
BTN STAFF Today ‘s Top Story was written by Sonali Kohli of theatlantic.com. Her article Modern-Day Segregation in Public Schools talks about the Department of Education ideal to track students on academic performance is akin to
Read moreChicago’s Worst Landlords List Highlights Struggles of City Tenants
By Josh McGhee Article Reprint CHICAGO — Ronald Williams estimates his mother made close to 30 complaints against their landlord last year.
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