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Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

The problem(s) with Ari Aster's 'Eddington'

Eddington critiques the shallow reproduction of social justice movements during a tumultuous year, highlighting the disconnect between activism and genuine action.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

South Carolina's Child Execution | True Crime Reports

George Stinney Jr.'s case exemplifies the racial injustices ingrained in the US justice system.
The swift and flawed trial reflects systemic failures affecting African-Americans.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

George Floyd to ICE raids: How smartphones are used to fight for justice

Today's legacy of video documentation against injustice continues as Latino organizers utilize smartphones to document ICE raids and family separations, serving as critical evidence and resistance.
Black Lives Matter
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Crimes against women is the excuse, not the cause

The justification that Black people needed to be terrorized to prevent their revolt lost its power, as Davis says, "when it became evident that these conspiracies, plots and insurrections were fabrications that never materialized."
philosophy
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Supporters Rally Behind Political Prisoner Who Stopped White Supremacist Attack

The public has rallied behind Christopher Trotter and John Cole, known as 'the Pendleton 2,' fighting for their release after decades in prison for political actions.
Black Lives Matter
fromNewsOne
2 months ago

Detroit Opera Brings The Exonerated Five's Harrowing Journey To Life In 'The Central Park Five'

The Central Park Five opera offers a poignant narrative of racial injustice, vividly connectingpast injustices to present political realities, making it a powerful commentary on social justice.
NYC politics
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

From Drapetomania to Disparities: Freedom as a Diagnosis

The concept of drapetomania reflected an attempt to pathologize the natural desire for freedom among enslaved people.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Commentary: The real threat behind reopening Alcatraz

Trump is reversing criminal justice reforms, increasing police power, and undermining judicial decisions concerning excessive force.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months 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.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

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

"Nothing has changed," Diab told the outlet of Kaepernick's training, who later added that "it's all up to the teams if they'll let him" play.
San Francisco 49ers
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months 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
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months 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.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Chicago
4 months ago

Washington begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' mural from street near White House

Removal of 'Black Lives Matter' mural signifies shifting political dynamics and challenges to D.C.'s autonomy.
fromThe Washington Post
4 months 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.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
5 months ago

We cannot remain silent': Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacy

Japanese Americans faced extreme prejudice and loss during WWII due to Executive Order 9066, reshaping lives and futures unjustly.
California
fromTruthout
5 months ago

I'm 1 of More Than 600 People on CA's Death Row. Newsom Must End Death Penalty.

The fight to abolish the death penalty is deeply personal and influenced by systemic racial injustice.
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

New Book Reframes The Story of Magid Bateh, The Young Arab Boy Accused Of Burning Down Jefferson Elementary School in 1959

A newly released book by Raine Evans details the life of Magid Bateh, a wrongfully accused Arab immigrant, highlighting racial injustices he faced.
Miscellaneous
fromPolygon
10 months ago

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

In Rebel Ridge, Jeremy Saulnier intentionally designed action sequences to feel grounded and realistic. Unlike typical stylized films, the violence feels genuine and relatable.
Tech industry
US news
fromwww.npr.org
11 months ago

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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago

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.
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