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Why Lagos Forced Evictions and Human Rights Violations Continue
UN experts condemn mass demolitions in Lagos, Nigeria, warning of a human rights crisis and "domicide" as thousands are displaced for luxury urban development.
Why the Feds Lost the School Equity Directive Legal Battle
Explore why the US Department of Education withdrew its controversial school equity directive after significant losses in federal court and legal challenges.
Goma Under Siege: The Hidden Truth of M23 Control
Over one million Goma residents face a humanitarian crisis under M23 occupation. Explore the history, mineral wars, and the human cost of the DRC conflict.
Why Groups Are Suing Over Trump National Park Sign Changes
Scientists and historians sue the Trump administration for removing national park signs about slavery, civil rights, and climate change, citing illegal censorship.
Will Africa Finally Gain a Permanent UN Security Council Seat?
UN Secretary-General Guterres calls for African permanent seats on the Security Council, challenging the "indefensible" colonial-era system and financial bias.
Why Lethal US Military Maritime Strikes Are Targeting the Caribbean
Explore the rise of lethal US military strikes in the Caribbean under Operation Southern Spear and their impact on human rights and Afro-Caribbean communities.
Why Federal Pullbacks Threaten NC Environmental Justice Wins
Federal grant cancellations in 2026 threaten decades of progress in North Carolina’s environmental justice movement, echoing the historic fight in Warren County.
How Kansas City Repealed Jaywalking to End Racial Targeting
Kansas City’s repeal of jaywalking laws aims to end racial profiling, address discriminatory policing, and prioritize pedestrian safety through urban design.
Why the 2026 President’s House Ruling Protects Slavery Memory
A federal judge told the National Park Service to reinstall a Philadelphia slavery exhibit. The order treats public memory as a rights issue, not a museum extra.
Jesse Jackson’s Living Blueprint for Black Political Power
Explore the enduring legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., from the Civil Rights Movement and Rainbow Coalition to his impact on modern political representation.
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