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George Zimmerman

No Federal Criminal Charges vs Zimmerman in Martin Shooting

The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday ruled out filing criminal charges against George Zimmerman in the 2012 shooting of black Florida teen Trayvon Martin.

Florida Police Lambasted for Using Mug Shots of Black People in Practice Target Shooting

Some police departments never learn their lessons. After anti-police sentiments led to violent demonstrations across different cities in the U.S. and led to the shooting of two NYPD cops while seated inside their patrol as a result of the death of several blacks in the hands of white cops, they still apparently view blacks as criminals.

Memorial to Antonio Martin

Berkeley Mayor Appeals For Calm After Christmas Eve Shooting Of Another Black Teen

To avert another round of violent protests after another black teen was shot by a white police officer, Berkeley Mayor appealed on Wednesday night to residents to keep calm.

Anti-police Rallies

New Rules Curbing Racial Profiling Timely Amid Ongoing Anti-Police Protests

The Department of Justice announced on Monday the release of new rules that would curb racial profiling by federal law enforcement agencies.

Charles Barkley Stands Pat On 'Controversial' Comments Ferguson Comments

Turner Sports basketball analyst Charles Barkley stood by his opinion on the racial issue surrounding the Ferguson shooting, saying people never talk about race until a bad situation crops up.

Harvard

Rejected Applicants Sue Harvard, UNC Over Race-Based Admission Policies

Two lawsuits filed separately on Monday against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina (UNC) in Chapel Hill blame the race-based affirmative action policies of the two academic institutions for fewer number of Asian-American students admitted. The suits sought a prohibition of the policy not only in the two universities but in all colleges in the U.S.

New Yorkers Slam Barneys Racial Profiling

Barneys To Pay Over Half A Million Dollars Fine To Settle Alleged Racial Profiling

Luxury clothing retailer Barneys agreed to pay $525,000 penalties to settle accusations of racial profiling after minorities complained that they were singled out as possible shoplifters last year.

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