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Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump Hosts Inaugural Social Justice Weekend

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump will host the inaugural social justice weekend in Atlanta, GA from Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15th. Three celebrity-driven events will raise money to provide scholarships for five future civil rights and social justice students, currently pursuing law degrees at historical black universities.  Crump

By Dr. Christal Jordan • 3 min read

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Angola Prisoners demand Basic Human Rights through Labor Strike

Inmates to begin nationwide strike to protest conditions in correctional facilities A growing wave of protests by inmates and advocates has swept through correctional facilities across the United States. The inmates are implementing labor and hunger strikes aimed at addressing systemic abuse and inhumane conditions. The strikes include Angola Prison

By Victor Flavius • 4 min read

"The Case of Marcellus Williams: Justice Delayed or Denied?"

Marcellus Williams was convicted for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, a former reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, who was stabbed 43 times in her home during a robbery. Despite Williams’ insistence on his innocence and concerns over the evidence used against him, including the lack of his DNA

By Victor Flavius • 4 min read

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Bobbi Kristina Serenity House Announces Its 5th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament Hosted by Philanthropists Bobby Brown and Alicia Etheredge-Brown

The Bobbi Kristina Serenity House is thrilled to announce its 5th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament, hosted by iconic singer and entertainer Bobby Brown and his wife, successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Alicia Etheredge-Brown. This highly anticipated event will take place on October 14, 2024, at Tierra Rejada Golf Club, located at

By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read

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What to Expect from the 2024 Democratic National Convention

The 2024 Democratic National Convention (DNC), set to take place from August 19–22 in Chicago, is one of the most anticipated political events of the year. As Democrats gather to officially nominate their candidate for the 2024 presidential election, the convention will be a showcase of the party'

By Victor Flavius • 3 min read

Dear Black America, A Call-to-Action for Palestine

As we navigate our lives in the United States, carrying the weight of our history and the ongoing struggle for justice and equality, there emerges a parallel narrative across the globe that calls for our attention and solidarity. The situation in Palestine, especially the tragic escalation since October 7, 2023,

By Victor Flavius • 5 min read

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Esther Dillard Receives the 2024 Prestigious Gracie Award by AWMF

Esteemed broadcast journalist and acclaimed author Esther Dillard has been celebrated with the prestigious 2024 Gracie Award by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF). This significant recognition marks a notable achievement in Esther's distinguished career spanning nearly 15 years in the media industry. Esther clinched the

By Pamela Broussard • 3 min read

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Join the Fight and Support Survivors

Introduction October is a significant month in the calendar as it marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when people all around the world come together to raise awareness about breast cancer, show support for those affected by it, and promote early detection and prevention. Breast cancer is the most

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

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The Terrifying Case of Julius Jones.

By: Kratina Baker, J.D. Julius Jones. Many of you-actually most of you probably have never heard that name before. It doesn’t ring a bell. But it should. Julius Jones could be any of us. His story, while deeply terrifying and painful is a reminder of how truly flawed

By Victor Flavius • 9 min read

Black cyclist stripped search in 'humiliating' stop-and-frisk

A black cyclist was pulled over by a police officer claiming to have smelt marijuana on him for a "degrading" stop-and-search. A Black Cyclists Network member, Mani Arthur, said that he was in the public space in the incident's video "harassed and humiliated. The video

By Victor Flavius • 1 min read

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Justice Department to change how studios distribute films by revoking decades-old rules

Removing the Paramount consent decrees changes the theater industry A number of shifts in the movie industry have altered the theater-going experience in recent years. From the rise of streaming to the reliance on Chinese markets to the emergence of superhero blockbusters, everyone from ticket-buyers to studios have been affected.

By Victor Flavius • 2 min read

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Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders Advise Cap on Credit Cards

Ever feel like you can’t make a dent into the debt you’ve accumulated just trying to get by. Well Ms. Ocasio Cortez and Bernie Sanders are hoping to make a change to help people get out of credit card debt. Calling on on Congress to enact a federal

By Jake Crates • 1 min read