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Criminal JusticeCrimeCriminal JusticeCrimeThe White Boy Who Tried To Drown A Black Boy Last Year Just Got His Punishment —And It Will Shock You or Maybe It Won'tIn December, John Sheeran pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of another teen.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedFebruary 9, 2025
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NewsLegalNewsLegalJustice Department Freezes Its Civil Rights Division. Here's What That Means ...This decision may place finalized police reform agreements in jeopardy.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedJanuary 24, 2025
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NewsNewsThis Proudly, Openly Racist Brazilian Woman Messed Around and Found Out...But Would She Get the Same Consequences in the U.S.?In the South American country, racist speech can result in years behind bars.ByPhenix S HalleyPublishedDecember 13, 2024
NewsNewsWisconsin Woman Convicted Of Spitting On BLM Protester Settles Lawsuit Against PoliceStephanie Rapkin's heinous actions were caught on camera.ByCandace McDuffiePublishedDecember 5, 2024
CultureBlack History MonthCultureBlack History MonthBooks Black People Need To Buy Now Before They're BannedWith Donald Trump in the White House and Republicans controlling Congress, an increase in book bans is a serious…ByAngela JohnsonUpdatedFebruary 8, 2025
CultureBlack ExcellenceCultureBlack ExcellenceSee How Rapper Lil Baby Went From Prison to HarvardThe Atlanta rapper has a long hard road to success but has managed to reach heights few rappers ever have.ByNoah A. McGeePublishedNovember 21, 2024