Jamilah King
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Posts by Jamilah King
House Votes to Fix Drug Laws
originally posted by Jamilah King for Colorlines [click here]
July 28, 2010 - 5:05 pm
Posted in Criminal Justice, crackcocaine, drugwar | No comments
The legislation would reduce disparities in crack cocaine and powder cocaine sentencing, which has overwhelmingly swelled the black prison population over the past two decades.
Is Essence Leaving Black Women Behind?
originally posted by Jamilah King for Colorlines [click here]
July 28, 2010 - 12:28 pm
Posted in Arts & Culture, blackwomen, essence, michaelaangeladavis | No comments
The magazine is set to announce its new fashion editor: a white woman.
Charlie Rangel’s Face Off With Accountability
originally posted by Jamilah King for Colorlines [click here]
July 28, 2010 - 7:21 am
Posted in 2010elections, Politics, charlierangel, congressionalblackcaucus | No comments
Rangel stands his ground, with Congressional Black Caucus support, as his ethics trial looms.
President Wyclef? Singer Considers New Haiti Campaign
originally posted by Jamilah King for Colorlines [click here]
July 27, 2010 - 1:00 pm
Posted in Global Affairs, haitiearthquake, haitipresident, wyclefjean | No comments
One of Haiti’s most beloved native sons is considering a run for the country’s often contentious top office. Representatives for Wyclef Jean, the former Fugees frontman who was born in the country but infamously grew up in Brooklyn, said in…
Federal Housing Protections for Transgender Tenants
originally posted by Jamilah King for Colorlines [click here]
July 27, 2010 - 9:48 am
Posted in Gender & Sexuality, Housing, LGBT, hud, transgender | No comments
HUD expands its interpretation of the Fair Housing Act to cover gender identity.
Push to Fix Drug Laws Before Congress’ Summer Break
originally posted by Jamilah King for Colorlines [click here]
July 27, 2010 - 6:45 am
Posted in Criminal Justice, crackcocaine, drugwar, sentencingdisparity | No comments
A compromise bill awaiting House attention would reduce, but not get rid of the crack-powder cocaine disparity.
Jim Webb’s Anti-Immigrant Rant
originally posted by Jamilah King for Colorlines [click here]
July 26, 2010 - 3:50 pm
Posted in 2010elections, Politics, affirmativeaction, jimwebb | No comments
More dumb talk about race. What a month we’re having!
Will Harlem Legend Rangel Take One for the Team? Not Likely
originally posted by Jamilah King for Colorlines [click here]
July 26, 2010 - 1:28 pm
Posted in 2010elections, Politics, congressionalblackcaucus, harlem | No comments
Dem leaders want him to cut a deal before things get really ugly, but some say it’s time to exit stage left.
Army Discharges Lt. Dan Choi
originally posted by Jamilah King for Colorlines [click here]
July 23, 2010 - 3:55 pm
Posted in Gender & Sexuality, danchoi, dontaskdonttell | No comments
He joins more than 13,500 gay Army personnel who’ve been discharged since the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy took effect in 1994.
Utah’s Not An Anomaly
originally posted by Jamilah King for Colorlines [click here]
July 23, 2010 - 12:03 pm
Posted in Immigration, Utah Immigrant Hit List, utah | No comments
At least 70 percent of identity theft starts with employees stealing personal data.