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Exonerated after 42 years in prison, he’s eligible for $480K compensation. Louisiana’s AG says no.

AG Liz Murrell maintains that Elvis Brooks is guilty despite evidence showing otherwise, blocking from his legally-owed restitution.

After 17 Police Bullets Killed This N.C. Mom, a Judge Has Dismissed Her Family’s Case

Jada Elizabeth Johnson’s family watched as police ended her life after having previously ignored her calls about an abusive ex.

How Dr. Ben Chavis Defined America’s Environmental Racism

Dr. Chavis, who is currently the president and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association, was honored for his role in the environmental justice movement

Jimmie C. Gardner, exonerated after 27 years in prison, forms foundation for social justice

D. Kevin McNeir, The Afro In 1990, Jimmie C. Gardner, now 59, was a member of the Chicago Cubs Minor League team in Charleston, W.Va., pursuing his lifelong dream of…

In historic move, MFA Boston returns works by 19th-century enslaved artist David Drake to his heirs

The family has sold one of the pieces of pottery to the museum and will allow MFA Boston to continue to show the other for at least two years.

Revolutionary Fighter For Black Liberation Assata Shakur Dies At 78

Assata Shakur, Black Liberationist, has died at 78. Her life, fight for justice, and enduring legacy continue to spark debate worldwide.

Minnesota man leaves prison after serving 27 years for a murder he didn’t commit

The Hennepin County Attorney’s Office Conviction Integrity Unit reviewed Hooper’s case after a key witness recanted their story in a letter.

We Were There by Lanre Bakare review – reimagining Black Britain

Lanre Bakare’s first book examines does more than examines history as it details Britain’s Black communities in the 70s and 80s.

Malcolm X’s family sues FBI, CIA and NYPD for $100m over his murder

The family of Malcolm X filed a $100m federal lawsuit on Friday that accuses the FBI, the CIA and the New York police department (NYPD) of allowing his murder.

A Detroit-Area Officer Who Punched Jaquwan Smith After an Arrest Pleads Guilty

Detroit-area police officer, Matthew Rodriguez, pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights violation for punching Jaquwan Smith without cause in June 2023. Rodriguez said Smith, the Black 19-year-old, was not resisting arrest nor attempting escape.