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Affirmative Action Decision Is Clarence Thomas’ Dream Come True
“This is the culmination of a dream that has been held by Justice Roberts and especially Clarence Thomas for decades,” says Law Professor Justin Hansford.
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Black Politicians Speak Out on Affirmative Action Decision Fallout
Vice President Kamala Harris called the Supreme Court’s ruling “a denial of opportunity.”
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The Supreme Court Kills Biden Student Debt Relief Plan
In a 6 to 3 decision, the Supreme Court tanked Biden’s student debt plan. Here’s what that means for Black student borrowers.
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Exclusive: Essence Fest 2023 Has a Surprise Political Guest This Year
For the first time ever, a U.S. Treasury Secretary is headed to Essence Fest to promote the Biden administration’s economic agenda for Black America.
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Experts Weigh In On SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling and What Happens Next?
The Supreme Court ruled that Harvard and UNC’s race-consious affirmative action programs were unconstitutional. But how does that impact college admissions?
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Supreme Court Restricts Race-based Affirmative Action in Higher Education
In a historic blow to affirmative action, the Supreme court ruled that UNC and Harvard University’s race-consious admissions policies are unconstitutional.
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Inside Daniel Penny’s Indictment In The Subway Chokehold Case
In New York, Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and negligent homicide charges.
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A White Extremist Group Will Now Be Recognized as a Religion in Michigan Prisons
A federal court ruled that Michigan prisons must recognize Christian Identity as a religion.
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Supreme Court Pushes Back Against Troubling Conservative Election Theory
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court pushed back on a conservative legal theory granting state legislatures nearly unlimited power over election policy.
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The Battle Over Voting Rights Rages On in Virginia
A new lawsuit is challenging a Virginia’s constitution, arguing that their provision disenfranchising people convicted of felonies is illegal.