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  • Spoiler! This Police Interaction Ends on a Heartwarming Note

    A good apple from Pennsylvania happily assisted a Black teen ahead of his school dance.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    October 2, 2023
  • Plight of the Working Black Woman: Work, Cry, Die

    The desensitized reaction to the death of JoAnne Epps reflects society’s treatment of Black trauma.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 27, 2023
  • Party Guest Recalls Moment From Shocking Water Hose Incident

    Party Guest Recalls Moment From Shocking Water Hose Incident

    One of the 19 plaintiffs in the suit against a white man who hosed them down at a party speaks out.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 27, 2023
  • Lousy AI Technology Got 5 Black Plaintiff’s Messed Up

    Five Black people filed lawsuits against police departments based on false identification using facial recognition technology.

    By





    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 25, 2023
  • Black Family Receive Not So Warm Welcome With Threats From Racist Neighbor

    A Black mother and daughter moved into a new Portland apartment to be welcomed by a white neighbor threatening to kill them.

    By





    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 23, 2023
  • Small Town Horror Story: The Mississippi Burning of Three Anti-Segregationists By The KKK

    During the 1964 Freedom Summer, three young men were arrested for speeding after visiting a burned Black church. When released, they were never seen again.

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    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 23, 2023
  • After Brutally Beating an Inmate, 9 Deputies May Be Headed to Their Own Jail Cells

    A group of Memphis jail deputies were indicted on criminal charges in connection to the death of Gershun Freeman.

    By





    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 22, 2023
  • Whopping $1 Billion Lawsuit Hits The Kendrick Johnson Case

    The family of Kendrick Johnson is accusing several law enforcement agencies of publishing false information.

    By





    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 21, 2023
  • Andrew Lister Pleads Not Guilty in Shooting of Ralph Yarl

    Andrew Lester has decided to go take his case to trial.

    By





    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 20, 2023
  • Minnesota Prosecutor Faces the Million-Dollar Question: Did This Cop Have to Kill Ricky Cobb II?

    Prosecutors must decide from an investigation if an officer was justified in fatally shooting a Black man.

    By





    Kalyn Womack






    Published

    September 20, 2023
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