Aaron Morrison

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Aaron Morrison joined the IB Times in January 2015 to cover issues of diversity and civil rights. He has worked in both digital and print media for more than five years. Aaron was most recently a staff writer at The Record newspaper in northern New Jersey. He has also worked for The Associated Press and has written for the Miami Herald, as a correspondent at the United Nations in New York.

Was Sandra Bland's Death Murder Or Suicide? Dashboard Video Raises Questions About Chicago-Area Woman's Arrest, Assault Allegations

After a black woman's death in a Texas jail, attention turns to police dashboard footage from a July 10 traffic stop.

Bernie Sanders And Black Lives Matter: 2016 Presidential Candidate Struggles With Topic Of Race Despite History Of Civil Rights Activism

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign risks alienating minorities if he tiptoes around racial aspects of socioeconomic issues, experts say.

Immigration 2015: Connecticut DMV Apologizes For Email About Undocumented Immigrants Licence Backlog

"I probably should have looked at [the email] a little bit closer," said the head of the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles.

NAACP Gay Marriage: Black Leaders Acknowledge Ongoing Soul Searching On LGBT Support

Support for same-sex marriage among African-Americans has consistently been lower than support among whites.

NAACP On Police Brutality: At Convention, Group Vows Relevance Amid Year Of 'Black Lives Matter' Protests

The NAACP pushed for new training programs, diverse recruitment and body cameras in response to the spike in reported cases of police brutality.

Obama NAACP Speech: Criminal Justice Reform Is Next On Agenda To Help Communities Of Color, President Says

The uneven treatment of black and Latino men by the criminal justice system “did not happen by accident,” the president told a packed NAACP convention.

NAACP Youth Seek 'Black Lives Matter' Activism For Nation's Oldest Civil Rights Organization

The venerable civil rights group is being challenged by its own younger generation.

Marilyn Mosby Speaks: Freddie Gray Case Prosecutor Tells Black Women In NAACP To Channel Confidence Into Leadership

As one of the nation's youngest elected prosecutors, Marilyn Mosby told women leaders at the 2015 NAACP conference to be honest about their journeys to power.

President Obama And Systemic Racism: White House Segregation Plan Questioned By African-American Realtors

The Obama administration has presented a plan that could help diversify racially segregated neighborhoods, but those in real estate wonder whether it can really work.

Confederate Flag Removal Live Stream: South Carolina Ceremony Held To Take Down Contentious Symbol After Intense Debate By Lawmakers

After days of intense debate and a decisive vote by South Carolina lawmakers, the Confederate flag was taken down Friday from above the Statehouse complex.

After Gay Marriage Ruling, North Carolina Pastor Urges US Churches To Choose Christian Flag Over 'Stars And Stripes'

In an effort to protest the legalization of gay marriage, one North Carolina pastor is asking Christian leaders across the U.S. to fly the Christian flag above "Old Glory."

Marriage Equality 2015: Same Sex Couple Benefits Extended Nationwide, Including Veterans And Disabled, Loretta Lynch Announces

A previous same sex marriage ruling from the Supreme Court did not make all federal benefits available in states that did not recognize out-of state gay unions.

Donald Trump Racist Immigrant Comments: California Lawmakers Resolution Blasts Candidate

"Californians, Republicans and Democrats alike, don’t feel [the 2016 race is] a place where racism and prejudices should be allowed," a state senator said.

Confederate Flag Debate: Death Threats For South Carolina Lawmakers, State Police Says

"I’m going to get abused by folks back home for saying I’ll take that flag down," a pro-flag Republican said on Wednesday.

Confederate Flag Debate 2015: Republicans Overwhelmingly Embrace 'Southern Pride' Banner, Poll Finds

While Americans overall are divided on Southern states displaying the Confederate flag, Republican support has increased.

Charleston Shooting Victim Families Push Gun Control Expansion Vote In Congress After Emanuel AME Massacre

"I will not rest until our legislators do what’s right," said the nephew of one of the nine black worshipers killed at Emanuel AME Church.

South Carolina Confederate Flag Live Stream: Watch House Members Debate Final Passage Of Law To Remove Civil War Relic

After the debate and consideration of amendments, the removal of the Confederate battle flag is expected to today win overwhelming approval from South Carolina House members.

Jared Fogle Child Pornography Investigation: Subway 'Concerned' As Feds Search His Indiana Home

Authorities did not say if they intended to detain Subway's TV commercial spokesman after a child pornography probe ensnared his foundation earlier this year.

Charleston Church Shooter Dylann Roof Indicted On 9 Murder Charges; 3 Attempted Murder Filed For Shooting Survivors

The man who told authorities that he wanted to start a race war is likely to face federal hate crimes charges, authorities say.

Immigrant Workers Building Donald Trump Hotel Blast 2016 Candidate's Remarks About Mexicans

"Actually, we’re more American than him," said one immigrant worker helping to build the Trump International Hotel.

Gay Marriage 2015: Texas Senator Wants To Impeach Supreme Court Justices

An ultra-conservative state lawmaker has asked members of Congress to seek impeachment charges against Supreme Court justices.

South Carolina Confederate Flag Debate: Democrats, Republicans Say Hateful Symbol's Takedown Transcends Politics

"I have personally told every Republican that I will stand beside them if they support removing the flag," said a South Carolina GOP leader.

Same-Sex Marriage Lawsuit In Texas: Hood County Couple Sues Clerk For Denying License After Supreme Court Ruling

Texas officials last week said local judges and county clerks could deny marriage licenses to same-sex couples if doing so was in line with their religious beliefs.

Greece Debt Crisis: Greeks Worldwide React To Bank Closures, Cash Limits And Uncertainty As Sunday Referendum Vote Looms

Greeks say they are eating out less, driving shorter distances and, if living aboard, worried sick about their families back home.

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Fights Email Release Amid Allegations Of Nepotism Benefiting His Wife

"No responsible journalist nor attorney disputes that...attorney-client privilege is a bedrock of America's civil society," Johnson's lawyer argued.

Civil Rights Act Of 1964 Anniversary: Federal Law Criminalizing Racial Discrimination of Minorities Excludes LGBT Rights

The sweeping social equality legislation did not include protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Black Churches Burning: African-American Congregation Leaders Concerned By Wave Of Suspected Arson

"We are hopeful and prayerful that this is not an attempt by any person to turn progress backwards in this country," said a black Baptist leader.

Twitter Only Has 49 Black Employees: What Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leaders Are Saying About Social Media Companies

National civil rights groups say they're tired of the lip service from major U.S. tech companies that have pledged to make their staffs more racially diverse.