Mark Zuckerberg made several newsworthy choices this week. One — to invoke Holocaust denial as an example of content that Facebook should keep up because “there are different things that different people get wrong” and “it’s hard to impugn [their] intent” — was ill-advised. But another — to keep Facebook from diving deeper into the…
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking public comments on its 2020 Census plan, which includes a citizenship question on the census form all households must answer. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross directed the bureau to add the untested question in March, after misleading stakeholders and Congress about the Justice Department’s need for citizenship data from…
Lancaster, PA — Sean Williams, a 27-year old Black man from Lancaster, Pennsylvania says he feels traumatized after being hit by a stun gun fired by a police officer even though he was unarmed and already sitting down. He has filed a federal lawsuit, but the police officer who did that won’t be fired or…
(SAN ANTONIO, TX) – Two women who say they were sexually abused by guards while detained at a Texas immigration center are demanding an investigation into the mishandling of their cases, according to civil rights attorneys. MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) sent a letter today to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security…
Washington, D.C. – As Walmart’s 2018 shareholders meeting comes to an end today with an approximate 16,000-Associate celebration featuring celebrities, performances, and fanfare, Making Change at Walmart (MCAW) has released the following worker testimonies, telling the worker stories Walmart doesn’t want heard—stories about low, stagnant wages; inadequate health care; unfair corporate scheduling practices; and other…
The Starbucks boycott continues!!! We estimate that Starbucks hast lost more than $100 million in lost business, store closures, diversity training cost, paying employees for not working, consultants fees, media buys, and especially in brand damage. Bloomberg estimates the closing of Starbucks stores today alone is $17 million. On our Facebook page, viewed by more…
WASHINGTON—E4E released today the initial findings of its survey, “Voices from the Classroom: A Survey of America’s Educators,” and the results indicate a vast majority of teachers—union members and nonunion members alike—believe teachers unions are essential, even if they disagree or have concerns with positions the union’s membership has taken on some issues. AFT President…
Raleigh, NC (4/10/18)National Black Worker Center Project (NBWCP) Executive Director, Tanya Wallace-Gobern released the following statement in observation of Equal Pay Day: “Equal Pay Day marks a day of reflection on the economic injustices caused by racist and gender-biased wage gaps in the United States. By far, African American women have been hurt most by…
Bringing the latest licensed toddler items and custom made items, SmartGrind Shop and More offers customize products for all types of events or personal use. Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — SmartGrind Shop and More is excited to announce their new custom made and retail business. “Starting a new business is a bit frightening but I listened to…