#racial-injustice
#racial-injustice

4 days ago

Boston celebrates 1965 Freedom Rally led by MLK as advocates urge continued fight against injustice

Activism against racial injustice is still crucial, as highlighted during the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rally in Boston.

LA Dodgers

fromLos Angeles Times

2 weeks ago

Commentary: Dodgers' celebration of Jackie Robinson Day rings hollow in wake of White House visit

The Dodgers have shifted from being agents of change during the racial reckoning to remaining silent on issues of injustice and hypocrisy.

Black Lives Matter

fromNBC Sports Bay Area & California

4 days ago

Boston celebrates 1965 Freedom Rally led by MLK as advocates urge continued fight against injustice

Activism against racial injustice is still crucial, as highlighted during the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rally in Boston.

Colin Kaepernick still training in hopes of NFL return, girlfriend says

Colin Kaepernick continues to train for an NFL return, maintaining hope despite not playing since 2016.

fromNBC Sports Bay Area & California

San Francisco 49ers

Colin Kaepernick wants to play flag football for Team USA at 2028 Olympics

Colin Kaepernick aims to play flag football in the 2028 Olympics, showcasing his ongoing commitment to the sport despite a long absence from the NFL.

San Francisco 49ers

fromNew York Post

1 week ago

Colin Kaepernick still training in hopes of NFL return, girlfriend says

Colin Kaepernick continues to train for an NFL return, maintaining hope despite not playing since 2016.

San Francisco 49ers

Colin Kaepernick wants to play flag football for Team USA at 2028 Olympics

Colin Kaepernick aims to play flag football in the 2028 Olympics, showcasing his ongoing commitment to the sport despite a long absence from the NFL.

more#colin-kaepernick

Black Lives Matter

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

3 weeks ago

Opinion | Black Americans Are Not Surprised by What Trump's Doing

The current political climate mirrors historical injustices faced by Black Americans, highlighting systemic issues still present in society.

#apartheid

London politics

fromThe Washington Post

1 month ago

Athol Fugard, trenchant South African playwright, dies at 92

Athol Fugard, a prominent playwright, died at 92, leaving behind a legacy of works that protested against apartheid and explored universal themes of humanity.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Writing

Review: 'Casualties of Truth' is a riveting read that illuminates a forgotten part of South African history

Lauren Francis-Sharma's novel 'Casualties of Truth' explores the complexities of justice and reconciliation amidst the atrocities of apartheid.

London politics

fromThe Washington Post

1 month ago

Athol Fugard, trenchant South African playwright, dies at 92

Athol Fugard, a prominent playwright, died at 92, leaving behind a legacy of works that protested against apartheid and explored universal themes of humanity.

Writing

Review: 'Casualties of Truth' is a riveting read that illuminates a forgotten part of South African history

Lauren Francis-Sharma's novel 'Casualties of Truth' explores the complexities of justice and reconciliation amidst the atrocities of apartheid.

Why School Suspensions Do More Harm Than Good

Out-of-school suspensions are ineffective, harmful to students, and root in historical racial injustices.

Writing

fromwww.theguardian.com

The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates review a politically-charged meditation on the power of stories

Melle Mel's The Message transformed hip-hop from mere entertainment to a powerful platform addressing social issues and injustices.

Writing

fromwww.npr.org

Colson Whitehead shares the true story of abuse and injustice behind 'Nickel Boys'

Colson Whitehead's 'The Nickel Boys' tackles racial injustice and the brutal realities of the Dozier School for Boys through powerful storytelling.

History

fromSmithsonian Magazine

5 months ago

When White Supremacists Staged the Only Successful Coup in U.S. History

The Wilmington coup of 1898 was a violent overthrow of a democratically elected government by white supremacists, leading to lasting repercussions and a lack of justice.

#central-park-five

fromwww.aljazeera.com

US Elections

Why are the Central Park Five suing Donald Trump?

Trump falsely claimed the Central Park Five pled guilty, prompting them to file a lawsuit for defamation.

The lawsuit highlights ongoing racial injustice against the Central Park Five, now the Exonerated Five.

Miscellaneous

JUST IN: Central Park Five Sue Trump For His False and Defamatory' Comments Attacking Them at Debate

The Central Park Five are suing Donald Trump for his enduring comments about their wrongful convictions and continued insistence on their guilt.

US Elections

Attorney for Central Park Five Vows Sooner or Later, We Are Going to Get Justice' in Defamation Lawsuit Against Trump

Trump has relentlessly pursued the Central Park Five for 35 years despite their proven innocence.

The Central Park Five were wrongfully convicted as teens, suffering years of injustice.

US Elections

Central Park 5 Sue Trump for Defamation Over Debate Comments

The Central Park Five lawsuit against Trump revolves around his defamatory statements made during a televised debate.

fromDaily Kos

US Elections

NYC Councilman Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated Central Park Five, to speak on final night of DNC

The Central Park Five continue to advocate against racial injustice and emphasize the importance of accountability in the justice system.

US Elections

Chabria: Exonerated Five remind us Trump has never cared about justice

The Central Park Five case illustrates systemic racism in the criminal justice system, compounded by Trump's refusal to acknowledge their innocence despite conclusive evidence.

US Elections

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Why are the Central Park Five suing Donald Trump?

Trump falsely claimed the Central Park Five pled guilty, prompting them to file a lawsuit for defamation.

The lawsuit highlights ongoing racial injustice against the Central Park Five, now the Exonerated Five.

Miscellaneous

JUST IN: Central Park Five Sue Trump For His False and Defamatory' Comments Attacking Them at Debate

The Central Park Five are suing Donald Trump for his enduring comments about their wrongful convictions and continued insistence on their guilt.

US Elections

Attorney for Central Park Five Vows Sooner or Later, We Are Going to Get Justice' in Defamation Lawsuit Against Trump

Trump has relentlessly pursued the Central Park Five for 35 years despite their proven innocence.

The Central Park Five were wrongfully convicted as teens, suffering years of injustice.

US Elections

Central Park 5 Sue Trump for Defamation Over Debate Comments

The Central Park Five lawsuit against Trump revolves around his defamatory statements made during a televised debate.

fromDaily Kos

US Elections

NYC Councilman Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated Central Park Five, to speak on final night of DNC

The Central Park Five continue to advocate against racial injustice and emphasize the importance of accountability in the justice system.

US Elections

Chabria: Exonerated Five remind us Trump has never cared about justice

The Central Park Five case illustrates systemic racism in the criminal justice system, compounded by Trump's refusal to acknowledge their innocence despite conclusive evidence.

more#central-park-five

fromPolygon

7 months ago

Tech industry

Rebel Ridge needed 'sloppy, awkward' action, says director Jeremy Saulnier

Rebel Ridge presents a grounded portrayal of action, focusing on emotional authenticity rather than stylized violence.

Health

fromNews

Racial, economic injustice early in life may accelerate epigenetic aging

This study links early life exposures to injustice with accelerated epigenetic aging and increased risk of mortality, highlighting societal impact on health.

fromwww.npr.org

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison

Chauvin's transfer to a federal prison comes after significant incidents in his incarceration, including a stabbing, while he serves sentences for Floyd's murder.

3 More Victims of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Found With Gunshot Wounds

Recent findings have identified gunshot wounds in victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, shedding light on the tragic event's violent nature.

4 Milwaukee Hotel Workers Charged With Murder in Fatal Pinning of Man

Hotel workers charged with murder in the death of D'vontaye Mitchell.

fromWashington Post

Death of Black man held down by hotel security guards is ruled a homicide

The death of D'Vontaye Mitchell, a Black man, was ruled a homicide due to restraint asphyxia and drug effects.

Social justice

fromwww.theguardian.com

Labour urged to reform joint enterprise law to stop systemic injustice'

Labour urged to reform joint enterprise law in England and Wales to address systemic injustice.

#police-brutality

US news

Illinois State Police Releases Footage of Deputy Fatally Shooting Woman

The Illinois State Police released body camera footage of a sheriff's deputy fatally shooting a woman over a pot of water, leading to national attention.

fromtime.com

New York City

Records Show Deputy Charged in Sonya Massey's Fatal Shooting Worked for Six Agencies in 4 years

Former sheriff's deputy charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Black woman, prompting investigation by the Department of Justice.

US news

Illinois State Police Releases Footage of Deputy Fatally Shooting Woman

The Illinois State Police released body camera footage of a sheriff's deputy fatally shooting a woman over a pot of water, leading to national attention.

fromtime.com