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Mass Incarceration Legislative Push Ends Re-Punishing the Past
Advocacy groups and lawmakers are fighting to end sentencing enhancements and re-punishing the past to fix racial disparities and lower incarceration costs.
The Guardian’s Restorative Justice Plan: Exploring the Deep Historical Roots
Explore The Guardian’s restorative justice plan addressing its roots in the slave trade, supporting Gullah Geechee land rights and climate justice in Jamaica.
Long-Awaited Liberian War Crimes Trial Brings Hope
In a landmark victory for justice, a Belgian court has ordered the war crimes trial of Martina Johnson, a key figure in Liberia’s civil war.
The Hidden Fight for AI Sovereign Infrastructure in Africa
Learn how Africa is reclaiming its digital destiny through sovereign AI, local infrastructure, and Ubuntu-based ethics to combat digital colonialism.
The Real Danger of Mississippi Juvenile Law
Rep. Fabian is speaking out against a new state law that takes effect soon, which mandates that teens who commit gun crimes be charged as adults.
St. Louis Police Shooting Footage Exposes Hidden Systemic Truths
New video evidence in the Emeshyon Wilkins case reveals a false police narrative, exposing systemic issues, lack of St. Louis Police.
Syracuse Lead Poisoning Victory: Defeating Environmental Racism
NY Attorney General Letitia James secures a major victory against Syracuse landlords, addressing decades of environmental racism and childhood lead poisoning.
Lebanon Humanitarian Crisis: The Hidden Cost for Black Migrants
Lebanon’s conflict has displaced millions, but African migrant workers under the Kafala system face unique exploitation and exclusion from humanitarian aid.
The Tijuana River Sewage Crisis: A Toxic Legacy Uncovered
Explore how decades of neglect led to the Tijuana River toxic air crisis, disproportionately affecting marginalized communities through environmental racism.
Why Black Consumers Boycott Brands Today
Nielsen reports 70% of Black consumers boycott brands that disrespect their community. Explore the $2.1 trillion impact and the history of economic resistance.
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