August 2013
August 1st, 2013
Written by Michael Tarm in Race Relations with 0 Comments
CHICAGO (AP) – Is the federal government guilty of racial profiling in conducting drug stings? The chief judge of U.S. District Court in Chicago has questioned whether the federal government in a drug case racially profiled African-Americans and Latinos.
Judge Ruben Castillo wrote in a decision posted late Wednesday that since 2011, 19 African-Americans and seven Latinos have been charged in drug...
August 1st, 2013
Written by Marlene Caroselli in Common Ties That Bind with 0 Comments
Artist Susan Carmen-Duffy is a woman familiar with, and appreciative of, the differences that separate us. Vive La Difference defines and captures her essence.
Carmen-Duffy, creator of the charity "Create Art 4 Good," knows that multicultural influences have been part of her life from the very beginning. She proudly says, "I was raised in a loving home by my Italian father and French/ Welch/...
August 1st, 2013
Written by Russell Roberts in Race Relations with 0 Comments
Another high-profile individual, NFL wide receiver Riley Cooper, has been caught using a racial slur.
While attending a Kenny Chesney concert, Philadelphia Eagles' wide receiver Riley Cooper was recorded on video saying he would "…fight every Nigger".
A contrite Cooper issued a public apology yesterday. He acknowledged that he had been drinking and said that is not the person he was. He also...