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.

Equal Pay For Women: Why Patricia Arquette’s Equality Message Struck A Chord At The 2015 Oscars

Patricia Arquette's equal pay message at the Oscars underscores a worrisome stat: Women in the U.S. earn 78 cents for every dollar a man makes.

Malcolm X Assassination: Facts About The Civil Rights Icon’s Death, 50 Years After He Was Killed

As the 50th anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination is marked, here are several facts about the civil rights icon's death and the circumstances that surrounded it.

Malcolm X Commemoration Live Stream: Descendants of Civil Rights Hero Mark 50 Years Since His Assassination

In the last few years before his death, Malcolm X renounced his messages of black supremacy and called for racial peace.

National Governors Association Meeting: National Security Dominant Topic For Republican White House Hopefuls

The Republican governors could use speaking panels and private conversations to float their positions on national security.

Who Are Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant? Meet The US Lesbian Couple Granted Texas’ First Same-Sex Marriage

Sarah Goodfriend and Suzanne Bryant, who were granted Texas’ first same-sex marriage license, have supported liberal and LGBT causes for decades.

War On ISIS Update: US Teen Hamza Naj Ahmed Indicted For Attempting To Join Islamic State In Turkey

The U.S. attorney's office says Minnesota teen Hamza Naj Ahmed tried to board a plane in New York bound for Istanbul.

Chinese New Year San Francisco 2015: List Of Chinatown Events, Parades, Cultural Fairs

In the U.S., few Chinese New Year celebrations are as big as those thrown in the San Francisco-Bay Area region of California.

Ferguson Police Lawsuit: Justice Department Scrutiny Sends Message To Law Enforcement, Civil Rights Leaders Say

A Justice Department lawsuit against the Ferguson, Missouri police department could spur reforms in policing nationwide, some civil rights leader have said.

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Illegal Immigration 2015: How ‘Sanctuary Cities’ In US Support Immigrants Awaiting Stalled Obama Policy

Leaders in U.S. cities have adopted measures that are intended to signal to the undocumented community that it’s safe to come out of the shadows without the fear of being reported to federal authorities.

Black, White Wealth Gap: Income Disparity In US Has Worsened, New Economic Study Finds

White families in America on average had seven times the wealth of black families and six times the wealth of Hispanic families in 2013.

Illegal Immigration 2015: Lifelong Undocumented Immigrants Hopeful Despite Setback In Obama Deferred Action Program

A day after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Obama’s executive order on immigration, frustration set in again for the undocumented.

Illegal Immigration 2015: Asylum Seekers In US Worry About Obama's Executive Actions For Undocumented Immigrants

When Obama’s executive actions on immigration take effect this week, there will still be a severe backlog of people seeking asylum in the U.S.

Presidents Day 2015: What's Open, Closed? Banks, Post Offices, DMVs Plan For Federal Holiday

The Presidents Day holiday has been officially observed since 1879, in one form or another.

Valentine's Day Chocolate Recipes 2015: How To Make Easy Desserts, Cocktails, Truffles, Strawberries, Cake And More For Two

Skip dessert at crowded restaurants on Valentine's Day and make these sweet treats for two at home.

Illegal Immigration 2015: Obama Immigrant Plan Sparks Concerns About Widespread Fraud, Funding Ahead Of Next Week's Launch

The Department of Homeland Security has beefed up its operations ahead of the launch.

Who Is Colin Sutherland? Amanda Knox Engaged To Marry New York Musician, Ghost Hunter

Colin Sutherland, who has known Amanda Know since middle school, reportedly wrote to her while she faced a murder trial in Italy in 2007.

Illegal Immigration 2015: Undocumented Immigrants Occupy Congress, Target Ted Cruz, Jeff Sessions

Staffers in one Republican senator's office said the protesters sat on the floors and disrupted telephone calls.

FBI Director Speech Live Stream: What Can James Comey Say To Show He 'Gets It' About Blacks And Cops?

Questions about police misconduct raised by the Brown and Garner cases should figure prominently in Comey's speech Thursday.

Illegal Immigration 2015: California Issues 76K Drivers Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants

More than 452,000 undocumented immigrants applied for a license in January, prompting state officials to beef up staffing at operations.

Akai Gurley Shooting: Civil Rights Activists, Residents See Hope For Police Accountability In NYPD Officer's Indictment

Some have called the indictment a relief after the decisions not to indict police officers in Staten Island, New York and Ferguson, Missouri in the highly publicized deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown.

Akai Gurley Shooting: NYPD Officer Indicted For Manslaughter In Unarmed Black Man's Death, Report Says

The indictment follows weeks of protests over a decision not to indict another New York police officer in the chokehold death of Eric Garner.

Immigration Reform 2015: Obama Illegal Immigrant Lawsuit Ruling Could Come Soon In Texas Court

The governors have argued that only Congress can change the nation’s immigration laws.

Immigrant Identification Card: New York City Adds $5 Million For Staffing In ID Application Rush

More than 260,000 undocumented immigrants have made appointments to submit applications for the card, just 50,000 shy of planned enrollment.

Black History Month 2015: Racial Justice Group Plans To Mark Thousands Of Sites Where Blacks Were Hanged

The Equal Justice Initiative says understanding the U.S. lynching legacy is key to addressing societal ills that disproportionately impact African-Americans.