African-Americans say Chicago cemetery scandal has hurt efforts to preserve black historyCHICAGO — Harold Lucas was raised with the stories about his grandparents, who rode segregated railroad cars from Missouri to Chicago in the 1930s and worked tirelessly to raise their family into the middle class. Analysis: Obama’s rare foray into racial matters shows what can happen if he enters the frayPerhaps the biggest “teachable moment” from the Henry Louis Gates Jr. saga was for President Barack Obama: If you want to improve race relations, you have to enter the fray. Firm forged letters from NAACP, Latino group to lawmaker on climate billWASHINGTON — A Washington grassroots lobbying firm has acknowledged forging anti-climate bill letters purporting to be from a local NAACP chapter and a Latino advocacy group to a Virginia lawmaker, and a congressional committee said it was launching an investigation. Infighting, debt hurt Southern-based civil rights group struggling to rebuild in Obama eraATLANTA — The organization that gave birth to the modern civil rights movement is in danger of missing out on a chance to capitalize on the country’s conversation on race, despite President Barack Obama’s historic campaign and election. Appeals court revives bias lawsuit brought by hundreds of black US Capitol police officersWASHINGTON — A federal appeals court on Friday revived a discrimination lawsuit brought by more than 200 black police officers who claim they were mistreated by white supervisors with the U.S. Capitol Police. Black officer at Gates’ home during arrest says he’s become ‘Uncle Tom’ for supporting officerCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A black sergeant who was at the home of Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. when he was arrested says he’s been maligned as an “Uncle Tom” for supporting the actions of the white arresting officer. Memphis Mayor Willie Herenton officially resigns to focus on run for congressional seatMEMPHIS, Tenn. — The first elected black mayor of Memphis has officially resigned after a record 18 years in office to focus on his run for Congress. Obama’s ‘teachable moment’: What can we really learn from the Henry Louis Gates Jr. arrest?You can’t solve a problem if you don’t discuss it. Debate sparked by Gates’ arrest and Obama’s remarks show how race remains a flashpointWASHINGTON — The need for President Barack Obama to conduct “beer diplomacy” between a respected black scholar and the white policeman who arrested him demonstrates that race relations have yet to fade into the background of U.S. society. House joins Senate in urging pardon for Jack Johnson, first black boxing championWASHINGTON — Congress approved a resolution Wednesday urging a presidential pardon for Jack Johnson, the late black heavyweight champion who was imprisoned because of his romantic ties with a white woman. Boston officer suspended for slur against black Harvard scholar; NYC aide resigns for commentsBOSTON — A Boston police officer was suspended Wednesday for allegedly using a racial slur to describe black Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., and a New York City government aide resigned after posting Facebook comments about the scholar’s controversial arrest. Add beer, and Harvard professor’s arrest is a late-night comedy topicNEW YORK — Late-night comics found a few things to laugh about in the racially charged arrest of a Harvard professor — once beer was added to the equation. Analysis: Looking through the eyes of a white cop and black scholar in the Gates arrestHenry Louis Gates Jr. felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand up as he looked across the threshold of his home at Sgt. James Crowley. Looking back at Gates, Crowley worried about making it home safely to his wife and three children. Henry Louis Gates Jr., the intellectual, has tasted the arena beforeDecades ago — long before Harvard, long before his books and documentaries — Henry Louis Gates Jr. and some friends nearly set off a brawl trying to integrate a West Virginia club. Black officer at Gates home during arrest said scholar acted strange, supports arrestCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A black police officer who was at Henry Louis Gates Jr.’s home when the black Harvard scholar was arrested says he fully supports how his white fellow officer handled the situation. Mass. police unions demand Obama, gov. apologize for comments over Henry Louis Gates arrestCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A multiracial group of police officers on Friday stood with the white officer who arrested a prominent black Harvard scholar and asked President Barack Obama and Gov. Deval Patrick to apologize for comments the union leaders called insulting. Other officer in black scholar’s house during Mass. arrest says officers followed protocolCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The only other Cambridge police officer who was in the home of renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. during the confrontation that led to his arrest said Friday that he and the arresting officer followed procedure. Only other officer in black scholar’s house during arrest says cops followed protocolBOSTON — The second Cambridge, Mass., police officer who was inside the home of renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. during his arrest says he and the arresting officer “followed protocols.” Friends, supporters defend Mass. police officer who arrested black Harvard scholarCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Supporters say the white policeman who arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. in his home is a principled police officer and family man who is being unfairly described as racist. Obama’s public criticism of arrest of black Harvard professor angers police nationwideBOSTON — Many police officers across the country have a message for President Barack Obama: Get all the facts before criticizing one of our own. President Obama sides with black scholar Henry Louis Gates in divisive “racial profiling” caseMaking his first foray into a divisive racial issue, President Barack Obama sided with Henry Louis Gates Jr. after the black scholar’s arrest by a white police officer, a striking departure from Obama’s “post-racial” impartiality. Cambridge, Mass., police ‘deeply pained’ by Obama criticism of black Harvard scholar’s arrestCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Cambridge police commissioner says his department is “deeply pained” by President Barack Obama’s statement that his officers “acted stupidly” when they arrested a renowned black scholar in his home. Mass. officer who arrested black Harvard scholar is police academy expert on racial profilingCAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The white police sergeant accused of racial profiling after he arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. in his home was hand-picked by a black police commissioner to teach recruits about avoiding racial profiling. Officer who arrested black Harvard scholar ‘disappointed’ Obama said he acted ’stupidly’NATICK, Mass. — A white police sergeant who arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. said Thursday he’s disappointed President Barack Obama said officers acted “stupidly,” despite acknowledging he didn’t know all the facts. Mass. arrest of black Harvard scholar stirs national debate; officer says he won’t apologizeNATICK, Mass. — A white police sergeant who arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home says he followed procedure and is disappointed by the national debate triggered by the incident, which has drawn criticism from the president on down to local radio hosts. Senate could lose some diversity in contest for Obama’s seat, push is on to find candidatesCHICAGO — When Illinois chooses a new senator next year, voters will decide not only who wins an election but whether the overwhelmingly white U.S. Senate loses some of its diversity. Mass. policeman who arrested black Harvard scholar Gates insists he won’t apologize to himNATICK, Mass. — A white police sergeant accused of racism after he arrested renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. at his home insisted Wednesday he won’t apologize for his treatment of the Harvard professor, but President Barack Obama said police had acted “stupidly.” Debate over Harvard professor’s behavior at arrest colored by Boston’s tense racial historyBOSTON — The disorderly conduct case against renowned black scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr. lasted less than a week. The heated public debate over his arrest, and the role race played in it, promises to be much more enduring. Federal judge rules that NYC discriminates against black, Hispanic firefighter recruitsNEW YORK — A federal judge has ruled the predominantly white Fire Department of New York used recruitment exams that discriminate against blacks and Hispanics. US attorney general tells black prosecutors Civil Rights Division ‘back and open for business’MEMPHIS, Tenn. — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder used a Southern civil rights landmark as a backdrop Wednesday as he told hundreds of black prosecutors that the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is “back and open for business.” |
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