May 2013
May 23rd, 2013
Written by Glenn Minnis in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
At a time when instances of anti-Semitism and Holocaust denial are on the rise, the U.S. State Department has appointed a former Jewish businessman as special envoy to monitor and combat the epidemic around the globe.
Ira Forman, former CEO of the National Jewish Democratic Council, has been installed as the State Department seeks to improve worldwide levels of racial tolerance. Forman replaces...
May 23rd, 2013
Written by The Associated Press in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
VIRGINIA WATER, England (AP) - Sergio Garcia's feud with Tiger Woods has deepened, with the Spaniard denying accusations of racism after "fried chicken" comments during an awards dinner. Garcia appeared on stage at the European Tour's awards dinner in England on Tuesday and was asked in jest if he would invite Woods to dinner during the U.S. Open. News reports said Garcia replied: "We will have...
May 22nd, 2013
Written by D. A. Barber in Feature Stories with 0 Comments
The goal is to reach 335,317 signatures by May 30, but the group attempting to recall “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” announced May 16 it is out of money to pay the signature gatherers. As such, the group will rely on volunteers to collect the remainder of the registered-voter signatures required to force an election.
The group, known as Respect Arizona, is trying to oust 80-year-old Maricopa...
May 22nd, 2013
Written by Glenn Minnis in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
A study by the New America Foundation finds that the poorest, neediest college students are no longer the ones getting the most financial aid, instead many schools have turned to a primary system of merit based scholarships. Meaning universities focus on profits versus student diversity.
Coupled with an ongoing epidemic of rising tuition costs, the end-result is a less and less diversified...
May 21st, 2013
Written by Glenn Minnis in Stereotypes & Labels with 0 Comments
LAPD officers allegedly attack black and Hispanic USC students. In early May, 79 police officers dressed in riot gear stormed a house party where black and Hispanic students from the University of Southern California (USC) experienced a real life horror lesson when officers began allegedly attacking partygoers.
Pictures, videos, and tweets from the incident landed on YouTube and traumatized...