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The Value of a Black Life

To paraphrase Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert B. Taney in the landmark Dred Scott decision more than 155 years ago: Martin, as a young black male, had no rights that Zimmerman was bound to respect. No right to the pursuit of happiness. No right to liberty. And finally, tragically, no right to life. In effect, the verdict of the Zimmerman trial deemed Martin’s life to be of no value, and no more worthy of protection under the law today than Scott’s was in 1857. So much for a “post-racial” America.

Behind the Music: Save the Music Programs!
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Behind the Music: Save the Music Programs!

A struggling economy puts the next generation of musicians at risk as countless music programs nationwide continue to get shutdown, leaving our children with no means of music education and training

Phone Tag
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Phone Tag

In 2004, the “Where You At?” campaign distinguished Boost Mobile from other prepaid companies in the ultra-competitive wireless communications arena. Featuring hip-hop luminaries such as Ludacris, Kanye West, and The Game, these video-styled commercials promoted the brand’s walkie-talkie feature. This savvy, catchy, and engaging approach captured the imaginations and wallets of its urban audience in the coveted 18–34 demographic, with most users under the age of 26. At the time, this successful campaign was considered a no-brainer for the marketing arm of the no-contract division of parent company Sprint Nextel. In fact, Boost received “street cred” through an unexpected marketing push from the critically acclaimed HBO series The Wire. In the Baltimore-based show, Boost represented the wireless service the local crime syndicate used for drug trafficking.

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