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  • Affirmative Action Decision Is Clarence Thomas’ Dream Come True

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    July 1, 2023
  • Black Politicians Speak Out on Affirmative Action Decision Fallout

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 30, 2023
  • The Supreme Court Kills Biden Student Debt Relief Plan

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 30, 2023
  • Exclusive: Essence Fest 2023 Has a Surprise Political Guest This Year

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 30, 2023
  • Experts Weigh In On SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling and What Happens Next?

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 29, 2023
  • Supreme Court Restricts Race-based Affirmative Action in Higher Education

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 29, 2023
  • Inside Daniel Penny’s Indictment In The Subway Chokehold Case

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 29, 2023
  • 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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 28, 2023
  • Supreme Court Pushes Back Against Troubling Conservative Election Theory

    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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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 27, 2023
  • The Battle Over Voting Rights Rages On in Virginia

    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.

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    Jessica Washington






    Published

    June 27, 2023
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