Judge Peter Cahill announced the trial of former Minneapolis police officers Thomas Lane, J. Kueng, and Tou Thao will begin in March 2022. Their trial […]
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Black Justice Alerts
Ex-Buffalo Officer Fired for Reporting Chokehold to Receive Pension after Lawsuit Win
Officer Cariol Horne stopped coworker Greg Kwiatkowski from applying excessive force on suspect Neal Mack during a chokehold in 2006. The Buffalo Police Department (BPD) […]
Crystal Mason, Texas Woman Sentenced to Five Years for Trying to Vote Gets New Appeal
Crystal Mason is currently serving a five-year sentence for illegally voting. She claims she did not know she was unable to vote in the 2016 […]
Library of Congress Updates Tulsa Race Massacre Heading
A team at the University of Oklahoma began the initiative to change the heading beginning in 2019 in a move they say is important for […]
Meghan, Harry’s Archewell Foundation to Support Racial Justice Groups
The charities Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will help focus on mental health, online racial justice, and media diversity. What We Know: On Friday, March […]
Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend, Files Federal Lawsuit against Louisville Police
Kenneth Walker III filed the case one day before the anniversary of Breonna Taylor’s death. What We Know: Walker has filed a federal lawsuit against […]
Florida Governor Ends 5-Year Waiting Period For Former Felons To Vote
Felons in Florida no longer have to wait five or more years to vote once their time is served and no court balance is due. […]
Massachusetts Town Weighs Black Reparations
The City of Amherst, Massachusetts, is working on providing aid and giving its Black citizens reparations. What We Know: The nation has been witnessing several […]
U.S. House Session Ends After Threats of Violence
Security officials warned about a possible threat by an unnamed militant group to breach the capital. What We Know: On Wednesday night, officials were alarmed […]