Affirmative Action Ban and the Decline of Black Student Enrollment at Harvard
Harvard’s Black student enrollment takes a sharp downturn after Supreme Court’s ban on affirmative action, fueling national debate on race, admissions, and equity.
Texas Redistricting and the Fight for Black and Latino Political Representation
Texas’s new mid-decade redistricting reduces Black and Latino political power, risking Democratic losses in key districts as legal battles mount.
The Benjamin Jackson Case and America’s Ongoing Struggle with Police Accountability
Benjamin Jackson’s lawsuit against Paterson police officers for alleged brutality and sexual assault during a 2022 arrest reveals systemic issues in policing.
African Grassroots Demand Climate Justice Ahead of COP30
African grassroots coalitions unite ahead of COP30 demanding climate justice, equitable finance, and an end to extractive profiteering.
Pell Grant Cuts and HBCUs: How Federal Disinvestment Harms Black Southern Students
Pell Grant reductions and eligibility changes have hit Black students and HBCUs in the South hardest, threatening access for low‑income and first‑generation learners.
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- CA’s Racially Biased Life Sentences Challenged November 19, 2025A landmark legal challenge is confronting racially biased life sentences in California. Stanford Law & LDF are using the CRJA to fight the Three Strikes law and promote racial justice. The post CA’s Racially Biased Life Sentences Challenged first appeared on African Elements.African Elements News Writer