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  • Illinois Became The First State To Fully Abolish Cash Bail, Here’s What That Means

    Illinois Became The First State To Fully Abolish Cash Bail, Here’s What That Means

    Illinois just ended the cash bail—meaning defendants will no longer be held in bail just because they can’t afford to pay.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 18, 2023
  • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Urges Us Not to Forget Our Painful History

    Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Urges Us Not to Forget Our Painful History

    In Birmingham, AL., the first Black woman Supreme Court Justice spoke out at the 60th anniversary of the horrific 1963 Baptist Church bombing.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 17, 2023
  • This Black Woman is Ready to Take On The Chocolate City’s Beer Scene

    Eamoni Tate-Collier, owns the only Black woman-owned beer company in D.C. Now she’s ready to open her own brewery in the chocolate city.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 16, 2023
  • Meet The Young and Talented 40 & Under Black White House Staffers

    Here are the young Black Biden-Harris staffers who should absolutely be on your radar.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 15, 2023
  • Atlanta Officials are Stalling Efforts to Force a Vote on “Cop City”

    Atlanta Officials are Stalling Efforts to Force a Vote on “Cop City”

    Atlanta officials are refusing to verify signatures after activists gathered enough support to force a referendum vote on “Cop City”

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 12, 2023
  • Maternity Ward Shuttering In The Wake of Tragic Death of Black Mother

    Centinela Hospital Medical Center is closing down their maternity ward, citing lack of demand, less than a month after family files wrongful death claim.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 11, 2023
  • Rep. Barbara Lee Calls California Gov. Newsom Out For Caretaker Comment

    Rep. Barbara Lee Calls California Gov. Newsom Out For Caretaker Comment

    California Governor Gavin Newsom is in hot water after comments that he would only appoint a Black woman as a caretaker for Senator Feinstein’s seat.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 11, 2023
  • DeSantis is Fighting Voting Protections for Black Floridians

    Florida is appealing a court decision striking down their redistricting map because it “diminished the ability of Black voters” to select a candidate.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 10, 2023
  • New Developments involving Children Housed in Infamous Prison in Louisiana

    New Developments involving Children Housed in Infamous Prison in Louisiana

    On Friday, a judge ordered Louisiana to remove incarcerated minors from the state’s maximum-security adult prisons.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 9, 2023
  • “She was Murdered,” Says Family of Pregnant Mother Killed By Ohio Police

    “She was Murdered,” Says Family of Pregnant Mother Killed By Ohio Police

    Ta’Kiya Young’s family accuses the officer who shot her pregnant granddaughter of violating department policy and the law.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    September 8, 2023
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