Spokane NAACP Leader's Race Becomes Subject Of Controversy
Rachel Dolezal presented herself as black, white and Native American. But her parents question that, saying she is white. The discrepancy has sparked heated debate.
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Appeals Court Denies Immediate Release To Last Of 'Angola 3'
A three-judge panel extended an order blocking the release of Albert Woodfox, a former Black Panther leader who is awaiting a retrial in the 1972 stabbing death of a prison guard.
'His Emotions Got The Best Of Him' At Pool, Officer's Attorney Says
The lawyer representing resigned Cpl. Eric Casebolt says that last Friday, "His first call was a suicide at an apartment complex." That incident added to "an emotional toll," his attorney says.
What Makes Algorithms Go Awry?
Every time you "Like" a Facebook post, among other things, you help provide data to an algorithm. But algorithms, like the humans who design them, aren't foolproof — and can reflect bias.
Cleveland Officials: Police Are Being Retrained On Interacting With The Public
Officers are getting new training on interacting with youth and the use of force. "We are guardians of this community," police Chief Calvin Williams said. "And we are part of this community."
Chief Calls Actions Of Officer From McKinney, Texas, Pool Party Video 'Indefensible'
Cpl. Eric Casebolt's actions were "out of control" and "indefensible," police Chief Greg Conley said Tuesday evening.
McKinney Police Officer Seen Pinning Black Girl To The Ground Resigns
Police were called to break up a fight at a neighborhood pool. One officer ended up forcing a girl to the ground and pulling his gun on two other unarmed teens.
Texas Pool Party Update: Teens And Residents Speak Out
A teenage girl who was forced to the ground and briefly detained is black; she was grabbed by McKinney Police Cpl. Eric Casebolt, a white officer who also briefly pulled out his gun.
Video Shows Texas Police Officer Pulling Gun On Teens At Pool Party
The McKinney Police Department says that the incident occurred when officers responded to "a disturbance involving multiple juveniles" who did not have permission to be at a community pool.
Beyond College-Ready: Top Charter Schools Support Graduates In College
Many elite charter schools boast of making students from challenging socioeconomic backgrounds ready for college. Now some programs are focused on helping more of those students finish their degrees.