The attorney for Michael Adams, the Arizona man who was charged for the stabbing of 17-year-old Elijah Al-Amin, argued that the attack was not racially […]
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Black Justice Alerts
#JusticeForRocky Petition Demanding A$AP Rocky’s Release
A$AP Rocky is being held in a Swedish detention after being arrested on Tuesday, July 2, which inspired an outpouring of fan support with the […]
California passes bill aimed at curbing deadly police shootings
On Monday the California Senate passed a bill aimed at reducing law enforcement’s use of deadly force. What We Know: The bill changes the circumstances […]
Netflix acquires rights to Cyntoia Brown documentary
Netflix announced it acquired the rights to the Cyntoia Brown story on Monday. What We Know: The feature will draw from the 2011 documentary Me Facing […]
Former NYPD cop who led gambling, prostitution ring gets 12 years
Ludwig Paz, a retired NYPD detective who pleaded guilty to attempted enterprise corruption for running brothels, was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison […]
California becomes first state to ban natural hair discrimination
After years of being called “unprofessional,” black students and employees are now free to wear their natural hair however they please after a bill passed […]
Civil rights groups sue Florida over ‘poll tax’ to restore felon voter rights
Civil rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida Friday after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would require felons to pay […]
Supreme Court Refuses Alabama’s Abortion Law Repeal
The Supreme Court rejected Alabama’s request to dismiss the abortion law, making it a green light for pro-lifers. What We Know: Last year the conservative-learning […]
More than 100 cops in St. Louis and Philly under investigation for offensive social media
More than 100 police officers in St. Louis and Philadelphia have been placed on administrative duty or an “exclusion list” while they are investigated for […]
Trans woman awarded $25K after landlord discriminates and refuses to grant her housing
Gina Desir wins discrimination case against her landlord for not granting her housing. What We Know: In 2016, Henry Walter denied Desir housing after finding […]