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Pending Rape Case Results in HU Policy Changes

April 3, 2016April 22, 2016Afro | Washington, Washington | Baltimore

A Howard University student, who is also employed as a resident assistant in the university’s College Hall South dormitory, was recently accused of sexually assaulting another Howard student. The accusations have unveiled concerns about a rape culture on campus, which has led to policy changes at the university.

Follow The Money: Minority Vendors Raise Questions About Government Spending On Ads

April 2, 2016April 22, 2016Dallas Post Tribune, Texas

The federal government spends about $1 billion on advertising services, but history continues to show that small businesses and local and minority-owned media companies are mostly left out.

Officer Jason Van Dyke: Man Down

April 2, 2016April 22, 2016Chicago, Chicago Defender

Former Chicago Police Officer, Jason Van Dyke, is learning the hard way that life is not only cruel at times, it can be downright ironic.

Flint Mayor Karen Weaver May Sue The State

April 2, 2016April 5, 2016Michigan Chronicle

On Friday, Flint Mayor Karen Weaver announced that she may sue the state of Michigan for a variety of charges related to the Flint water crisis that has now gained worldwide notoriety representing the worst possible way for a local government to handle a local crisis.

Burfoot Recall Committee Meets First Requirement

April 2, 2016April 5, 2016New Journal & Guide

Leaders of the Norfolk Citizens Recall Committee that is seeking to remove Norfolk City Treasurer Anthony Burfoot from office say they have completed the first step in the process.

‘Hip Hop Diplomacy’

April 2, 2016April 5, 2016Afro | Washington

American University’s School of International Service is hosting an event by the Next Level group, a diplomacy group that aims to use hip-hop as a diplomatic tool. The event will showcase DJ and rap performances and a discussion on diplomacy.

Breaking Down Barriers Roundtable Seeks Solutions to Improve Lives of MD Women

April 2, 2016April 22, 2016Afro | Baltimore, Washington | Baltimore

Women leaders of Baltimore attended the Breaking Down Barriers Roundtable, which was hosted by Hillary for Maryland at the Maryland Women’s Heritage Center March 30, to discuss policies that would enhance the lives of women in Maryland.

Arrest Made in Killing of Gerald Williams, Morgan State University Student

April 2, 2016April 22, 2016Afro | Baltimore, Washington | Baltimore

On March 31, police arrested Harry Malik Robertson, 20, of Bowie, Md., in connection to the fatal stabbing of Gerald Williams, 20, a junior at Morgan State University.

Baltimore County Settles Housing Discrimination Case

April 2, 2016April 22, 2016Afro | Baltimore, Washington | Baltimore

Baltimore County is trying to move past discriminatory housing policies that have been in place for decades.

Detroit School Board speaks out

March 31, 2016April 5, 2016Michigan Chronicle

In the midst of all the swirl of heated public discussion surrounding whatever the latest development happens to be with the Detroit Public Schools, the one group of individuals who seem never to be called on even for a quote, or referred to in any way shape or form other than as a mistaken afterthought, is the currently elected Detroit Public School Board.