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Criminal Justice, News

Law Enforcement Agencies Declining to Report Hate Crimes, DOJ States

The number of police agencies participating in the FBI’s hate crimes has declined for the third straight year

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

March 21, 2022
Entertainment

Gabrielle Union Speaks Out on Disney’s Handling of ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill

'I think a lot of people like to confuse accountability and consequences for cancel culture,' Union explained

By

Shanelle Genai

Published

March 18, 2022
Education, News

Louisiana Student Charged with Hate Crime for Whipping Black Classmate

The student was also recorded throwing cotton balls at the Black student.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

March 17, 2022
Criminal Justice, News

No Charges for Co-Worker Who Fatally Shot Black Man on a Camping Trip

Peter Spencer was fatally shot on a camping trip with his colleagues where he was the only Black man on the trip.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

March 16, 2022
News, Race Matters

A Century later, The Death of an Indiana Man is Ruled a Lynching Instead of a Suicide

The 1922 death of George Tompkins has now been ruled a homicide by a coroner.

By

Noah A. McGee

Published

March 15, 2022
News

Georgia State Senate Passes Classroom ‘Divisive Concepts’ Bill

The bill outlines "nine divisive concepts" that would be no longer allowed in Georgia schools if made law.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

March 14, 2022
Criminal Justice, News

Five Florida Middle School Students Arrested and Charged with Hate Crimes

According to arrest reports, the children said it was "Opposite Day" and yelled "brown power" while kicking and punching a group of white students.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

March 11, 2022
News

Finally Congress Passes Emmett Till Bill Making Lynching A Hate Crime

The historic bill carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.

By

Murjani Rawls

Published

March 8, 2022
Crime, Criminal Justice, News

A Missouri Mother Wins Fight to Reopen an Investigation into Son’s Death

Doressia McKee believes Columbia, Missouri police mishandled the investigation into her son's alleged overdose. They have agreed to reopen the case.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

February 22, 2022
Law Enforcement, News

7th Grader Falsely Arrested for Threatening School, Mother Files Lawsuit

Nia Whims, 13, was falsely accused of making violent threats to her school on an Instagram page that was made by another student impersonating her.

By

Kalyn Womack

Published

February 17, 2022