Obama Tours Africa

Obama On The Human Race: We Are All A Family

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Before returning to the US from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Tuesday, President Barack Obama had some heartwarming comments calling for world harmony. During a state dinner Obama reflected on seeing the famous fossil remains of Lucy, a hominid that was one of the earliest ancestors to the human race at Ethiopia’s national palace.

The president said: “When you see our ancestor…we are reminded that Ethiopians, Americans, all the people of the world are part of the same human family, the same chain…so much of the hardship and conflict and sadness and violence that occurs around the world is because…we look at superficial differences as opposed to seeing the fundamental connection that we all share.” Read more and check out photos from Obama’s trip at the Huffington Post.

Up Next: More Conflicts Arise At Rolling Stone Magazine After UVa Rape Scandal 

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Despite the story having been published months ago, the botched investigative report detailing the alleged rape of a student at the University of Virginia continues to pose legal and staffing issues at Rolling Stone Magazine. The managing editor, Will Dana, is stepping down from his position following 19 years at the publication without a named successor. Dana was heavily criticized for the ethical issues posed by the article.

Furthermore, the magazine has incurred yet another lawsuit from three UVa graduates for the “vicious and hurtful attacks” they’ve endured as a result of the story. Read more at the New York Times and ABC News.

Up Next: Eric Garner’s Court Papers Still Being Withheld From The Public

Court Rules To Further Conceal Records Of Eric Garner’s Case From The Public

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A New York appeals court has maintained a lower court’s decision to keep the transcript of the grand jury investigation on Eric Garner’s death away from the public. The judges came to the decision by arguing there was no “compelling and particularized need” to release the records. However, advocates who have been petitioning for access to the court files are saying that they’re not deterred by the recent decision, and that they’ll still go forth with an appeal. Read more at the Huffington Post.

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