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Is Justice Possible for Jazmir Tucker in Akron Today?

Is Justice Possible for Jazmir Tucker in Akron Today?

by African Elements News Writer | Feb 5, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

Akron faces a federal civil rights lawsuit over the 2024 shooting of Jazmir Tucker, highlighting a history of racial bias and police misconduct in Ohio.

Does the Angola Prison Farm Line Lawsuit End Modern Slavery?

Does the Angola Prison Farm Line Lawsuit End Modern Slavery?

by African Elements News Writer | Feb 5, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

Explore the legal battle against forced labor at Louisiana’s Angola Prison, where the "Farm Line" faces a historic trial over human rights and heat safety.

Why Federal Police Misconduct Oversight is Vanishing Right Now

Why Federal Police Misconduct Oversight is Vanishing Right Now

by African Elements News Writer | Feb 5, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

Federal police oversight is vanishing as the DOJ cuts staff and shuts down the national misconduct database. Explore the shift away from police accountability.

Will the Keith Porter Jr. Investigation Break Federal Immunity?

Will the Keith Porter Jr. Investigation Break Federal Immunity?

by African Elements News Writer | Feb 4, 2026 | Black New-US, Black Sociology and Politics, Current News Headlines

A Los Angeles family demands an independent investigation into Keith Porter Jr.’s death, challenging the federal immunity shielding an off-duty ICE agent.

Why West African Nations Choose Russia Over US Foreign Policy

Why West African Nations Choose Russia Over US Foreign Policy

by African Elements News Writer | Feb 3, 2026 | Black News-Africa and Diaspora, Current News Headlines

Explore why Sahel nations like Mali and Niger are rejecting Western influence for Russian alliances, driven by Thomas Sankara’s legacy and a quest for sovereignty.

Why Haiti’s Bwa Kale Vigilantes are Rising Against Gangs Now

Why Haiti’s Bwa Kale Vigilantes are Rising Against Gangs Now

by African Elements News Writer | Feb 3, 2026 | Black News-Africa and Diaspora, Current News Headlines

Explore the rise of Haiti’s Bwa Kale movement, the history of gang power in Port-au-Prince, and the international community’s response to the current crisis.

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    UN experts condemn mass demolitions in Lagos, Nigeria, warning of a human rights crisis and "domicide" as thousands are displaced for luxury urban development. The post Why Lagos Forced Evictions and Human Rights Violations Continue first appeared on African Elements.
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    Explore why the US Department of Education withdrew its controversial school equity directive after significant losses in federal court and legal challenges. The post Why the Feds Lost the School Equity Directive Legal Battle first appeared on African Elements.
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