In The Wake Of The Unrest In Ferguson, Lauryn Hill Releases Brilliant Song, “Black Rage”

As the unrest in Ferguson continues (though it was a more peaceful evening last night according to reports), Lauryn Hill has decided to speak on the situation in a way she does best–through song.

Through Soundcloud, Hill released an unreleased track that she recorded a long time ago, in her living room, called “Black Rage.”

[Madamenoire]

Minorities Set To Outnumber White Students In U.S. Public Schools

According to a new report by the National Center for Education (NCES), the racial landscape of students in the public school system is about to change. Minorities – namely, Hispanics, Asians, African Americans, Native Americans, and multiracial individuals will account for 50.3% of the public school student population. 51% of grade level pre-kindergarten to 8th grade will be minorities and they will make up 48% of 9th to 12th graders.

[Madamenoire]

Captain Ron Johnson Is A Kappa, Not A “Gang” Member

Capt. Ron Johnson of the Missouri Highway Patrol, who flashed hand signs unknown to mainstream media, is actually a member of Kappa Alpha Psi, an Black fraternity established in 1911 at the Indiana University Bloomington.Earlier this week, the Washington Post reported (and regretfully proved false) that Capt. Johnson threw up “gang signs” when posing for photos.

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