The Department of Justice and North Carolina filed lawsuits against each other over the so-called "bathroom bill." North Carolina denies that the measure violates the civil rights of transgender people.
Well, that escalated quickly. According to the Associated Press, the state of North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against the Department Of Justice. This stems from House Bill 2, commonly referred to as the “Bathroom Bill.” Last week, the Department Of Justice said that the North Carolina law violates civil rights protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual and […]
Film mogul Tyler Perry has made his mark in the movie industry and now hit a major milestone in the realm of real estate. According to reports, Perry’s Atlanta mansion has been sold for $17.5 million, becoming the most expensive residential sale in the city’s history. The 34,688-square-foot home features a home theater, infinity pool, […]
Many in our area were concerned that Beyoncé wouldn’t show up for Raleigh’s concert, following in the footsteps of many artists like Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam because of HB 2, often referred to as the bathroom bill. But in true #BLACKGIRLMAGIC form, Bey showed up and performed for her fans – in the pouring […]
A federal judge ruled to keep a controversial North Carolina voter ID law in place, despite outcry from civil rights activists and residents who claim it has a negative impact on people of color. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Thomas Schroeder decided to dismiss lawsuits filed against state election laws. Judge Schroeder said there isn’t any substantial […]
Federal investigators visited Wake County, N.C. to investigate complaints about racial bias in the school district. This is part of an ongoing civil rights probe.
The White House is pressuring Congress to pass a $1.9 billion bill to provide emergency funding for Zika.
North Carolina’s new LGBT law has prompted San Francisco to take a stand against the state’s action, and for good reason. Click on the audio…
March Madness is here and workers around the country will be paying more attention to their brackets than their work. According to an annual report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas Inc., factor in online streaming of games, with constant checking of brackets, television watching businesses lose $4 billion in productivity. Many small businesses have found […]
As voters headed to the polls in five early voting states Tuesday, presidential candidates in both parties zig zagged across the country as they made last-ditch efforts to make an impression.
An elderly white man attending a rally for Donald Trump was arrested and charged with punching a Black Lives Matter protestor in the face on Thursday. John McGraw was at the Wednesday night event with several zealous supporters of the GOP hopeful when he threw the punch, WTVR reports. McGraw, 78, was charged Thursday with […]
A Black man was shot and killed in Raleigh, North Carolina Monday by city police officers after they chased the alleged drug suspect. Akiel Denkins, 24, was unarmed according to his mother and witness statements, the Huffington Post reports.
