Posts Tagged ‘Black Lives Matter (BLM)’
Justice Dept. to Investigate Georgia Jail Where Inmate Died Covered in Lice
When 35-year-old LeShawn Thompson died in prison after being malnourished and neglected, the government launched an investigation on Georgia’s Fulton County Jail to evaluate living conditions.
Read MorePreeclampsia in Pregnancy Puts Black Women at Higher Risk for Stroke
A new study by the American Heart Association conducted over 25 years looks into high rates of preeclampsia for pregnant Black women and how it connects to the risk of stroke.
Read MoreOPINION: The Next Battle Over Colorblindness Has Begun
University of Chicago professor Sonja B. Starr analyzes the fallout of SCOTUS’ ruling against affirmative action and makes her own predictions on what’s to become of legal equity.
Read MoreLawsuit seeking reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre is dismissed
A lawsuit seeking reparations to address historical damage done by the 1921 Tulsa Massacre has been dismissed, as the survivors failed to provide proof of “individualized injury.”
Read MoreSupreme Court unfreezes Louisiana redistricting case that could boost Black voting power before 2024
SCOTUS has lifted its hold on a Louisiana political remap case, increasing the chances that the state will have to create another majority-Black congressional district.
Read MoreHow It Feels to Have Your Life Changed By Affirmative Action
The expectation that the U.S. Supreme Court will soon end or limit race-conscious admissions is causing anxiety for prospective students of color.
Read MoreJuneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is gaining awareness
Since President Biden proclaimed it a holiday in 2021, Juneteenth has become increasingly more recognized. However, many Americans are still uneducated about its significance.
Read MoreTurning pain into power: How a grieving mother transformed a neglected block near Detroit into a village of beauty and opportunity
After the death of her two sons, Shamayim Harris channeled her grief into rebuilding her community, Highland Park, Michigan.
Read More60 years ago, Medgar Evers became a martyr of the Civil Rights Movement
Medgar Evers, martyr of the Civil Rights movement, was murdered 60 years ago today by a member of the Ku Klux Klan. Today, we remember his legacy.
Read MoreHigh Stakes Testing: The Rising Opt-Out Wave
Standardized tests were intended to improve all students’ learning. However, they have been repeatedly proven to negatively impact Black students.
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