NOPD Consent Decree Lifted
After 13 years, the New Orleans Police Department consent decree lifted. This milestone marks progress in police reform & accountability for the NOPD, though community skepticism about lasting change remains.
Beyond Remembrance: Protecting Black Trans Lives
Protecting Black trans lives requires moving beyond remembrance to action. This fight for Black liberation demands housing, safety, and policy reform for transgender rights and systemic change.
CA’s Racially Biased Life Sentences Challenged
A 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.
AU’s Reparations Push: History Behind the Headlines
The African Union’s push for reparations for the transatlantic slave trade gains global momentum. Designating 2025 as the ‘Year of Reparations’ seeks justice for the diaspora.
Nigeria School Abduction Crisis: A Long Nightmare
The Nigeria school abduction crisis, evolving from Boko Haram’s ideology to for-profit banditry, has crippled education, leading to thousands of student kidnappings and school closures.
Vaccine Myths and Medical Racism
Addressing vaccine myths and medical racism, this article highlights their impact on Black communities, fostering mistrust and exacerbating healthcare disparities, especially regarding autism and vaccines.
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