#ICYMI: Wall Street Journal Says Institutional Racism Is Over

Plus, North Carolina elects its first Black GOP chairman.

Editorial Declares Institutional Racism as Non-Existent  - It was a busy week in the news. Take a look at a few stories you may have missed. — Isabelle Thenor-Louis The Wall Street Journal published an editorial regarding the terrorist attack upon Charleston's Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. The controversial piece states that the "institutional racism identified by Dr. King no longer exists." Dylann Roof, who has been charged with nine counts of murder, explicitly stated that he wished to start a "race war."  (Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

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Editorial Declares Institutional Racism as Non-Existent  - It was a busy week in the news. Take a look at a few stories you may have missed. — Isabelle Thenor-Louis The Wall Street Journal published an editorial regarding the terrorist attack upon Charleston's Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church. The controversial piece states that the "institutional racism identified by Dr. King no longer exists." Dylann Roof, who has been charged with nine counts of murder, explicitly stated that he wished to start a "race war."  (Photo: SAUL LOEB/AFP/Getty Images)

President Obama Shares Advice in 'My Brother's Keeper'  - On Father’s Day, OWN will be premiering Rise: The Promise of My Brother’s Keeper, a documentary spotlighting the young men currently participating in President Obama’s initiative. In the documentary, President Obama will also discuss his personal experiences and challenges as a young man of color. The piece will be premiering on Sunday at 7/6C. (Photo: Olivier Douliery/ABACA)

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President Obama Shares Advice in 'My Brother's Keeper'  - On Father’s Day, OWN will be premiering Rise: The Promise of My Brother’s Keeper, a documentary spotlighting the young men currently participating in President Obama’s initiative. In the documentary, President Obama will also discuss his personal experiences and challenges as a young man of color. The piece will be premiering on Sunday at 7/6C. (Photo: Olivier Douliery/ABACA)

North Carolina GOP Elects First Black Party Chairman  - On June 6, the 2015 North Carolina Republican State Convention elected its first African-American party chairman, Hasan Harnett. Harnett, who was previously a Democrat, stated that he joined the Republican party after meeting Tim Johnson, founder of the Frederick Douglass Foundation. His goals include building the party at the grassroots level in preparation for the 2016 election. (Photo: Hasan Harnett via Twitter)

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North Carolina GOP Elects First Black Party Chairman  - On June 6, the 2015 North Carolina Republican State Convention elected its first African-American party chairman, Hasan Harnett. Harnett, who was previously a Democrat, stated that he joined the Republican party after meeting Tim Johnson, founder of the Frederick Douglass Foundation. His goals include building the party at the grassroots level in preparation for the 2016 election. (Photo: Hasan Harnett via Twitter)

Colorado Court Allows Employees to Fire Employees for Marijuana Use  - Arguably, Colorado has one of the most liberal policies regarding the usage of marijuana. Yet, this stance may be taking a more conservative turn. The Colorado Supreme Court recently ruled that employees could be fired for smoking outside of their job. This comes as a major blow to marijuana advocates who have seen many drug testing cases go against them. (Photo: Kathryn Scott Osler/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

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Colorado Court Allows Employees to Fire Employees for Marijuana Use  - Arguably, Colorado has one of the most liberal policies regarding the usage of marijuana. Yet, this stance may be taking a more conservative turn. The Colorado Supreme Court recently ruled that employees could be fired for smoking outside of their job. This comes as a major blow to marijuana advocates who have seen many drug testing cases go against them. (Photo: Kathryn Scott Osler/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Top Scientist Forced to Resign Over Sexist Comments  - Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt, a faculty member at University College London, has resigned due to comments made at the World Conference of Science in South Korea. At the event, Hunt reportedly said that having women in science adds an excess of romance and emotion to the workplace. (Photo: (c) Thomas Tolstrup / Getty Images)

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Top Scientist Forced to Resign Over Sexist Comments  - Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt, a faculty member at University College London, has resigned due to comments made at the World Conference of Science in South Korea. At the event, Hunt reportedly said that having women in science adds an excess of romance and emotion to the workplace. (Photo: (c) Thomas Tolstrup / Getty Images)

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May Was Baltimore's Deadliest Month  - Last month, Baltimore experienced 43 homicides, which is the highest number the city has seen since 1971. America’s gun problem is a hot-button issue nationally. But, Black communities are disproportionately affected. African-Americans are 13 percent of the U.S. population. Yet, Black individuals make up 55 percent of gun murder victims. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

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May Was Baltimore's Deadliest Month  - Last month, Baltimore experienced 43 homicides, which is the highest number the city has seen since 1971. America’s gun problem is a hot-button issue nationally. But, Black communities are disproportionately affected. African-Americans are 13 percent of the U.S. population. Yet, Black individuals make up 55 percent of gun murder victims. (Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Same-Sex Marriage Law Doesn't Address Parental Rights  - If the Supreme Court decides to legalize same-sex marriage, married couples living in states where their union is not recognized will gain substantial financial and legal benefits. Yet, this decision does not change the issue surrounding parental rights of same-sex couples, which comes with many additional hurdles. (Photo: Getty Images/Image Source)

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Same-Sex Marriage Law Doesn't Address Parental Rights  - If the Supreme Court decides to legalize same-sex marriage, married couples living in states where their union is not recognized will gain substantial financial and legal benefits. Yet, this decision does not change the issue surrounding parental rights of same-sex couples, which comes with many additional hurdles. (Photo: Getty Images/Image Source)

New App Allows for Submission of Police Bruality Videos  - Mobile Justice, a new app, has been released by the American Civil Liberties of Michigan. Based on similar app Stop and Frisk, the new technology allows bystanders to record police activity. The app also sends the video to the ACLU as soon as the witness stops recording. Mobile Justice also has a reference guide to your legal rights when interacting with police. (Photo: ACLU of Southern California via Youtube)

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New App Allows for Submission of Police Bruality Videos  - Mobile Justice, a new app, has been released by the American Civil Liberties of Michigan. Based on similar app Stop and Frisk, the new technology allows bystanders to record police activity. The app also sends the video to the ACLU as soon as the witness stops recording. Mobile Justice also has a reference guide to your legal rights when interacting with police. (Photo: ACLU of Southern California via Youtube)

Women's Health Activists Divided Over Libido Pill  - The women’s health community is divided over the issue of a female libido pill. Advocates believe that this drug will significantly improve women’s relationships while underscoring the importance of a woman’s sexual pleasure. Yet, opponents to the drug say its side effects, which include dizziness, nausea and fatigue, outweigh the benefits. (Photo: Getty Images/moodboard RF)

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Women's Health Activists Divided Over Libido Pill  - The women’s health community is divided over the issue of a female libido pill. Advocates believe that this drug will significantly improve women’s relationships while underscoring the importance of a woman’s sexual pleasure. Yet, opponents to the drug say its side effects, which include dizziness, nausea and fatigue, outweigh the benefits. (Photo: Getty Images/moodboard RF)

ICE Fails to Track Sex Offenders  - The Boston Globe recently investigated the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s release of known sex offenders. This investigation found that serious criminals, such as rapists, child molesters and kidnappers, are not registered with local authorities as sex offenders. Often, local officials are unaware that “the worst of the worst” have been released by the ICE until others inquire about their status. (Photo: Sarah Wilson/Getty Images for Marie Claire)

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ICE Fails to Track Sex Offenders  - The Boston Globe recently investigated the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s release of known sex offenders. This investigation found that serious criminals, such as rapists, child molesters and kidnappers, are not registered with local authorities as sex offenders. Often, local officials are unaware that “the worst of the worst” have been released by the ICE until others inquire about their status. (Photo: Sarah Wilson/Getty Images for Marie Claire)

Former IMF Chief Acquitted of 'Aggravated Pimping' Charges - In February, Dominique Strauss-Kahn was accused of operating an illegal prostitution network. He has recently been acquitted of these charges. The French court deemed that there was insufficient evidence to suggest that Strauss planned the sex parties that he attended.  (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

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Former IMF Chief Acquitted of 'Aggravated Pimping' Charges - In February, Dominique Strauss-Kahn was accused of operating an illegal prostitution network. He has recently been acquitted of these charges. The French court deemed that there was insufficient evidence to suggest that Strauss planned the sex parties that he attended.  (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)