NYPD Kills Again Sparking Calls for Review
The piece argues NYPD killings reflect systemic issues and urges a federal inquiry and state commission. It cites Dorismond and Diallo cases, Giuliani's disclosures, and Spitzer stop and frisk findings to call for civilian oversight and stronger accountability.
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Massacre Remembered Sparks Calls for Change in South Africa
At Sharpeville's 40th anniversary ceremony survivors recall the 1960 massacre that left 69 dead and hundreds injured during peaceful pass-law protests. Motaung, 3 at the time, lost her mother and unborn child. Mandela’s release and reforms followed, yet poverty and racial wealth gaps persist. Survivors urge ongoing fight for true equality amid unemployment and social discord.
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Investors urged to diversify based on need not race
Letters discuss African American wealth, investing, and need for broader financial education. Contributors urge selectors to judge stocks by management and performance, highlight minority adviser gaps, call for community action, and critique political and economic systems shaping wealth.
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Florida examines ending affirmative action in state universities
ERIC COOPER of Clay criticizes Florida lawmakers for considering resegregation in ten state universities. He argues the move reverses progress toward racial and gender equality and urges NAACP action to oppose the policy.
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