Posts Tagged ‘Racism’
‘I thought I was going to lose my life’: Jadarrius Rose describes being attacked by police dog in Ohio
Jadarrius Rose speaks out about the horror of having a police dog unleashed onto him after being pulled over for a safety issue concerning his commercial semi-truck.
Read MoreBiden to Create Monument to Emmett Till Amid Fights Over Black History
President Biden is to establish a monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother Mamie Till-Mobley. He launched this project at an important time– during a divisive political battle over teaching Black history.
Read MoreTexas A&M University president resigns after Black journalist’s hiring at campus unravels
Texas A&M University announced its president has resigned after a Black journalist’s previously celebrated hiring led to controversy concerning her work in diversity and inclusion.
Read MoreJason Aldean’s new music video was filmed at a lynching site. A big country music network pulled it
Country music star Jason Aldean‘s latest music video was pulled from television due to its controversial undertones concerning racism and gun control.
Read MoreInternational News: Riots in France Highlight a Vicious Cycle Between Police and Minorities
France is being torn apart by riots as protestors fight back against persistent police brutality toward Black citizens.
Read MoreColorism is driving women of color to use harmful skin lightening products, says new study
Due to discriminatory European beauty standards, numerous women of color (namely Black women) are turning to harmful skin-lightening products.
Read MoreJustice Dept. to Investigate Georgia Jail Where Inmate Died Covered in Lice
When 35-year-old LeShawn Thompson died in prison after being malnourished and neglected, the government launched an investigation on Georgia’s Fulton County Jail to evaluate living conditions.
Read MoreOPINION: The Next Battle Over Colorblindness Has Begun
University of Chicago professor Sonja B. Starr analyzes the fallout of SCOTUS’ ruling against affirmative action and makes her own predictions on what’s to become of legal equity.
Read MoreLawsuit seeking reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre is dismissed
A lawsuit seeking reparations to address historical damage done by the 1921 Tulsa Massacre has been dismissed, as the survivors failed to provide proof of “individualized injury.”
Read MoreSupreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024
SCOTUS has lifted its hold on a Louisiana political remap case, increasing the chances that the state will have to create another majority-Black congressional district.
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