A Louisiana judge has thrown out obstruction of justice charges against two of the five Louisiana State Police officers indicted in the fatal 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene.
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Black Environmental Justice Activists Respond to EPA Decision to Drop Cancer Alley Investigation
July 7, 2023During ESSENCE Fest, five Black female environmental justice activists responded to the EPA’s decision to drop it’s civil rights investigation into Louisiana’s Department of Environmental Protection and Department of Health.
SCOTUS Guts Affirmative Action, Limits LGBT Protections, Throws Out Student Loan Forgiveness
June 30, 2023With the October session due to end this afternoon, the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has delivered a slate of major decisions in recent days. Here we’ll cover the three most recent.
Many in Ian’s Path Can’t Count on Insurance; Texas DA Names Officer Who Shot Teenager; Putin Claims Kerch Bridge Attack “Terrorism”
October 9, 2022While many of those on Florida’s coast had the necessary flood insurance to protect them from the damage done by Hurricane Ian, most of those in the central portion of the state did not. According to a statement issued by Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales, San Antonio Officer James Brennand is the officer who shot and killed a 17-year-old boy as he ate while sitting in a McDonald’s parking lot. Russian President Vladimir Putin has described a Ukrainian attack that damaged the Kerch Bridge connecting Russia to Crimea as “a terrorist act” by Ukrainian special services.
Slavery Is Still Alive in Louisiana – Voters Could Change That This Year
September 12, 2022Although the United States officially outlawed slavery more than 150 years ago, that hasn’t stopped the practice from continuing; albeit limited to state prison systems. This year, voters in Louisiana join Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee, and Vermont in an attempt to change that practice.
Arkansas Police Officers Suspended After Brutal Beating; Russia Blames Ukraine for Car Bombing; US Battles Overlapping Health Emergencies
August 22, 2022Three Arkansas police officers were suspended after a video surfaced of them beating a suspect. Russia is blaming the Ukrainian secret service for the car bombing death of Russian political commentator Darya Dugina. Overlapping health emergencies has some health officials concerned as the country moves towards cold and flu season.
FDA’s Proposed Menthol Cigarette Ban Could Be Disastrous to Black Communities
June 10, 2022Many organizations focused on racial justice and systemic racism in policing are concerned that a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes could have significant impacts on racial policing practices and disparities in the criminal justice system.
1 in 13 Americans Could Benefit From HUD Plan To Help People With Criminal Record Find Housing
April 12, 2022On Tuesday, HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge sent a memo to staff instructing them to review policies and programs that “pose barriers to housing for persons with criminal histories or their families.”
Gov. Edwards Denies AP Report Showing He Knew Circumstances of Greene’s Death
February 2, 2022According to the AP report, Gov. Edwards was notified of the violent circumstances of Ronald Greene’s death within hours of his May 2019 arrest, stating that they obtained text messages showing this through a public records request.
ADL: White Supremacist Propaganda Reached All-Time High in 2020
March 18, 2021A new report from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) shows white supremacist propaganda reached an all-time high in 2020, with a total of 5,125 cases – an average of 14 incidents per day.
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