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Outrageous NYPD Protester Claim Shattered by Video

NYPD accountability case highlights protester’s $10k bail, false charges, systemic misconduct, and video evidence exposing police flaws.

SPLC Hate Report Unmasks Digital Threat to Black Communities

The SPLC Hate Group Report reveals a slight decline in U.S. hate groups in 2024, but threats to Black communities persist through digital extremism.

MLK’s Unseen Northern Battle Against Systemic Racism

Martin Luther King Jr’s Northern campaigns in "King of the North" confront systemic racism, housing segregation, school inequality, and police brutality.

Unraveling The Truth behind South Africa’s Afrikaner History

Explore the complex history of Afrikaners in South Africa tracing origins, Great Trek, colonial impact, and role in apartheid.

Shocking DOJ Reverses Police Reform Decrees

DOJ withdraws federal police reform consent decrees, impacting Minneapolis, Louisville, and other cities, sparking debates over police accountability.

Nigeria’s Data Privacy Clash Puts Meta Users In Jeopardy

Meta faces $290M fines and regulatory challenges in Nigeria as the Nigerian Data Protection Commission enforces strict data privacy laws.

Africa’s tragic borders unravel colonial legacy

Colonial borders shape Africa’s conflicts by fueling territorial disputes, resource-rich tensions, and unresolved ethnic divisions.

US Deportations to South Sudan’s Dire Human Rights Crisis

US deportations to South Sudan violate international norms and human rights, sparking judicial rebuke over non-refoulement breaches.

Shield Black Men from Prostate Cancer’s Alarming Threat

Prostate cancer in Black men carries higher incidence and mortality rates, emphasizing early screening, symptom awareness, and understanding risks.

Trump’s Unjust South Sudan Deportation Ruling Exposed

A federal court has found the Trump administration violated court order by deporting eight convicted migrants to South Sudan without due process.

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