Source: GoFundMe / Francys Johnson More than two years after his initial arrest, William Marcus “Marc” Wilson’s fate hangs in the balance. Loss of life is always tragic. But another tragedy was narrowly avoided in Wilson’s acquittal of all the…
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Viral Twitter Thread Spotlights Case Of Alabama Teen Jailed For Sexting
Source: Renata Angerami / Getty A viral thread about an Alabama teen jailed for sexting illustrates everything wrong with the so-called criminal “justice” system. An attorney who identified himself as working with the Southern Poverty Law Center shared that a…
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Women Of Color In Politics That Could Run For President In The Near Future
Source: Anadolu Agency / Getty America is in an extreme period of transition at the moment, resulting in both good and bad circumstances for U.S. citizens that can vary based on race, gender, and religious background for starters. However, times…
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Here Are The 10 Least Diverse States In America
It’s long been said that people are a product of their environments, and one look at the social disparities between Beverly Hills and Compton in California alone can be used as proof of that. MORE: These 5 States Have The…
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Federal Judge Prevents Arizona Law Limiting Recording Police From Taking Effect
Source: Jon Hicks / Getty An Arizona law that interferes with people’s ability to record police interactions has been put on hold. According to the Associated Press, a federal judge issued a preliminary injection preventing the law from taking effect…
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How Does The Price Of College In America Compare To Other Countries?
Source: filo / Getty All this talk about debt relief and Joe Biden’s plan to alleviate the United States‘ obvious student loan crisis had us thinking about college in other countries. As you might have suspected, it is far less…
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Black Youth At Segregated Schools More Likely To Use Alcohol
Source: GMVozd / Getty The Research Brief is a short take on interesting academic work. Black youths who attend racially segregated schools are more likely to have drinking and behavior problems during childhood than Black youths in less segregated…
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‘Let’s Talk About Sex’ National Reproductive Justice Conference Meets In Texas
Source: ED JONES / Getty More than just a hit 90s song, “Let’s Talk About Sex” is a powerhouse convergence of reproductive justice organizers from around the country. Long before Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization rocked the nation, SisterSong…
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Abortion Laws Impact Black Women at HBCUs
Tennessee State University President Dr. Glenda discussing reproductive rights for HBCU students Glover Source: MANDEL NGAN / Getty As another academic year begins on campuses across the country, the excitement of new beginnings can be felt in the air. However,…
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Biden Forgives Some Student Loan Debt, Extends Pause On Repayments
Source: Catherine McQueen / Getty UPDATED: 12:15 p.m. ET, Aug. 24, 2022 Originally published Aug. 23 President Joe Biden on Wednesday made an announcement regarding student loan debt that the White House said should have a major effect on Black…
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