Posts by Samantha De Leon
The Dawn of a New Era of Oppression
The author of this opinion piece argues that oppression against Black people always surges after eras of progress. We might be seeing an example of this after the 2020 protests.
Read MoreSchools are increasingly a location for hate crimes, FBI data shows
While the majority of hate crimes used to occur on the streets, they’re now moving closer to home– our children’s schools.
Read MoreCentral Park 5 exoneree and council member says police stopped him without giving a reason
Yusef Salaam, a member of a group of five Black men wrongly convicted of raping a white woman, was pulled over for “dark tinted windows.” However, he was not given this explanation until days later, leading him to wonder if the stop would have escalated had he not revealed his position on NYC’s council.
Read MoreLouisville police are accused of wrongful arrest and excessive force against a Black man
Louisville police are accused of police brutality against a 21 year old Black man for nothing more than walking in the vicinity of a stolen vehicle.
Read MoreWe Are Normalizing Trump. Again.
Former President Trump is widely viewed as a bigot and a racist. Almost ingeniously, he appeals to a large group of voters who fear the changing demographics in the U.S., which has many concerned about his increasing success in opinion polls as the 2024 election looms.
Read MoreFacing Backlash, Some Corporate Leaders Go ‘Under the Radar’ With D.E.I.
After backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion programs like affirmative action, many companies are toning down their approach.
Read MoreRacial Health Gaps Spurring Church-Led Fitness Classes
Churches across the country are working to improve the both the physical and mental health of their congregations by encouraging exercise through offered classes.
Read MoreHakim, Meet Hakeem: How a Young City Farmer Got to Know a Congressman
Young Hakim Jeffrey brought fresh food to his public housing community in Brooklyn and was recognized for it by congressman Hakeem Jeffries.
Read MoreCivil Rights Icon Andrew Young Reflects On Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy And America’s Progress On MLK Day
Civil Rights Era icon Andrew Young looks back on his experiences in the 1960s and on and how they connect to current fights for progress.
Read MoreThe Area Around Cop City Is Flooding
The country’s largest urban forest has been carved out to make room for a massive police training facility in Atlanta, leading to extreme flooding.
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