Posts by Nicole Martinez
Serena Joy of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ is the epitome of white people who don’t care until it happens to them
White people on the screen and streets often remain silent as others’ rights are impeded–until it impacts them, of course.
Read MoreClosing Rikers: 18th Jail Death Leads to 18-hour Protest
Activists want change after a recent spate of inmate deaths at Riker’s Island, New York’s main prison complex.
Read MoreNoose found at Obama Presidential Center site, pausing construction, builders say
Despite leaving the Oval Office, President Obama and his related projects remain a target for racial violence.
Read MoreChris Rock Sets Live Netflix Comedy Special
Netflix has announced its foray into live streaming content, starting with a comedy special by Chris Rock.
Read MoreHere are the Black candidates who made history on election night
Several Black candidates, including two in Maryland, made history after winning races in the 2022 midterm elections.
Read MoreBlack Georgia voters say the Walker-Warnock runoff leaves them with a burden to ‘save the Senate’ again
By Curtis Bunn, NBC News ATLANTA — Aaron Jones took a deep breath when he emerged from the public library on Ponce de Leon Avenue here into the warm Georgia sun after casting his votes in the midterm elections on Tuesday afternoon. By late that evening, he was anxiety-ridden and befuddled as Democrat Sen. Raphael Warnock was engaged in…
Read MoreBrittney Griner moved to Russian penal colony, lawyer says
Brittney Griner’s plight in Russia continues after being convicted on drug charges. Now, the basketball player has been moved to a penal colony.
Read MoreSlavery rejected in some, not all, states where it was on the ballot
Residents of several states recently voted on prison labor measures, ultimately deciding whether modern slavery would remain legal.
Read MoreQ&A: Designing the set for ‘Why Race Matters’
Caitlin Short talks about designing the set for PBS’ “Why Race Matters,” a show that highlights issues impacting Black Wisconsinites.
Read MoreKetanji Brown Jackson sides with death row inmate in first opinion
Ketanji Brown Jackson, the newest Supreme Court Justice, recently spoke out for an Ohio inmate who appealed his death sentence.
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