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.
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.
Health Care Rollbacks and Racial Justice: What the Headlines Miss
A detailed look at the Republican-led health care rollbacks, premium tax credit expirations, and how these changes deepen racial disparities in U.S. health care.
Erika McGriff Arrest: Policing Black Mothers During School Pickup
Viral video shows Jacksonville deputy violently taking down 39-year-old Black mother during school pickup, igniting outrage over policing of Black parents.
Putnam County Mugshot: Criminalizing Black Children in the Headlines
Florida sheriff posted a 9-year-old Black boy’s mugshot, sparking outrage and raising questions about criminalizing Black children and juvenile justice reform.
Black women unemployment analysis: workforce exodus and policy implications
Black women’s unemployment hit 6.7% in August 2025, more than double white women’s rate—historic structural gaps matter today.
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