Civil Rights & Social Justice

Opal Lee, 97, is getting a new home on the same plot of land in Texas her family had been driven from by a white mob 85 years ago. The post Opal Lee, 97, To Finally Get New Home On Land That White Mob Drove Her Family From 85 Years Ago appeared first on NewsOne.

This year, attendees will meet in person and virtually to hear insightful discussions about the unique challenges confronting Black women and girls The post Her Dream Deferred: African American Policy Forum To Shed Light On Issues Impacting Black Women appeared first on NewsOne.

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Attorneys for Ricky Cobb's family say a Minnesota police union is interfering in the prosecution of the trooper who killed the Black driver. The post Minnesota Police Union Interfering With Ricky Cobb Murder Case Against Killer Cop, Attorneys Say appeared first on NewsOne.

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A wrongful death lawsuit is expected for Darryl Tyree Williams, an unarmed, handcuffed and Black, who died after being repeatedly tased by North Carolina cops. The post RIP Darryl Tyree Williams: Wrongful Death Lawsuit Seeks Justice For Black Man Tased To Death appeared first on NewsOne.

Jeronimo Yanez, the ex-Minnesota cop who killed Philando Castile, was denied a teacher's license by an appeals court. The post Ex-Cop Who Killed Philando Castile Is Stopped From Being A Licensed Teacher For Good appeared first on NewsOne.

The contributions of Black cowboys and their cultural significance to America have been often overlooked.

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  After witnessing an unbelievable display of aggression and violence at the U.S. Capital yesterday, many of us are left fearful and very much curious as to what will happen next. We watched Pro-Trump supporters forcefully attempt to take over Congress in efforts to potentially destroy and riot against the electoral ballots. Our democracy was […]

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A sculpture designed to honor the memory of Breonna Taylor in Oakland, California has been vandalized. Taylor is the woman wrongfully murdered by police earlier this year in Louisville, Kentucky. The sculpture of Taylor was just recently installed in Oakland two weeks ago. Police are on the search for those responsible for destroying the art. […]

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Nationwide is taking a stand and making sure to join in on efforts to fight racism and social injustice. The company is making a $1 million, multi-year investment to support local and national programs dedicated to foster social justice, combat racism and promote economic empowerment. CEO, Kirt Walker said, “At Nationwide, we believe that racism […]

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The murder of George Floyd has created a major shift our nation. Protests across the country have lawmakers and business owners alike ensuring they are fully invested in making diversity and inclusion a big priority. Sneaker giant, Nike has announced that Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, will now […]

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The climate of our country has been shifted in many ways. With protests against police brutality taking place across the nation, and worldwide, our government is hoping to make some effective change. In efforts to attack the issue head on, House Democrats have revealed new legislation to reform police policies. Under the new legislation officers […]

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  Amid a global viral pandemic, we are now dealing with worldwide unrest about the deadly impacts of police brutality against minorities. Across the country tensions are extremely high as Americans put their First Amendment rights to work, protesting the unjust systemic racism that has manifested for a countless amount of years. Over the last […]