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Petition for Trans Fire Victim: New York Times’s Apology Isn’t Enough
by Jorge Rivas on May 16 2012, 4:45PM
In response to criticism from the LGBT community and allies over its coverage of a fire that killed a transgender woman this weekend, the New York Times released a statement that reveals a lack of understanding of how serious this problem is.
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
by Jorge Rivas on March 22 2012, 12:59PM
A two-week Change.org petition started by Trayvon Martin’s parents, Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, surpassed the one millionth signature mark Thursday morning.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Trayvon Martin Petition Calls for Federal Help After Fla. State Attorney Decision
by Jorge Rivas on March 19 2012, 4:05PM
According to ColorOfChange, Sanford police have moved Martin’s case over to the State’s Attorneys office who is claiming that there is not enough evidence to support even a manslaughter conviction.
Topics: Criminal Justice, /NOW Blog
Court Slows Deported Dad’s Case as 20K Sign Petition to Reunite With Kids
by Jorge Rivas on February 21 2012, 3:42PM
The petition calls on the Department of Social Services in Allegheny County, NC. to ensure that Felipe Montes, a single-father who was deported to Mexico, not be permanently separated but instead be reunified with his three sons in the United States or Mexico.
Topics: Arts & Culture, /NOW Blog
Fans of Oldest Black Bookstore Fight Amazon With Google Tool
by Jamilah King on December 19 2011, 12:00PM
Worried about last minute holiday shopping? Supporters of Marcus Books have developed a new tool to help folks get off their computers and shop in person.
Nation’s Oldest Black-Owned Bookstore Takes on Amazon’s Price Check App
by Jorge Rivas on December 15 2011, 10:25AM
The grandaughter of the partners that opened the nation’s oldest independent African-American owned bookstore says a recent Amazon.com promotion took competition a little too far.
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