Category: Willoughby Avenue

The Newest Jim Crow | The New York Times

African American Politics, African American Vote ...

Michelle Alexander , The New York Times Courtesy of the Cornell Chapter of Amnesty International. Featured Image [dropcap]In[/dropcap] the midterms, Michigan became the first state in the Midwest to legalize marijuana, Florida restored the vote to over 1.4 million people with felony convictions, and Louisiana passed a constitutional amendment requiring unanimous jury verdicts in felony […]

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Black Creative Talent Present at New York Comic Con 2018 | The Network Journal

African American Author, African American Literature ...

J.D. Rachid , The Network Journal Photograph: Filip Wolak. New York Comic Con 2013. Featured Image [dropcap]TNJ[/dropcap] was at the 2018 edition of New York Comic Con (NYCC), held Oct. 4-7 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. An annual New York City convention dedicated to comics, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, cosplay, toys, […]

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Startup loans to Black Entrepreneurs to ‘interject some balance in capitalism’ | Shoppe Black

#BuyBlack, African American Entrepreneurs ...

Shoppe Black , Shoppe Black GW “CHEF” CHEW. Andria Lo. Featured Image [dropcap]GW[/dropcap] “Chef” Chew loves to cook and is an ardent vegan. He combines the two passions through a new company, Something Better Foods, that has created a line of plant-based meats, from Philly cheesesteaks to fried chicken, as well as with a nonprofit […]

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Michigan drops conviction box from job, license applications | Michigan Chronicle

African American Economics, African American Employment ...

David Eggert , Michigan Chronicle Formerly incarcerated New Yorkers rally with VOCAL to ban the box outside City Hall. (VOCAL) Featured Image [dropcap]LANSING[/dropcap], MICH. – Gov. Rick Snyder is ordering the state to no longer ask job applicants and people seeking certain occupational licenses to check a box if they have been convicted of a […]

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