Supreme Court Case Poses Risk to Black Political Representation – The...
The recent Supreme Court case, Louisiana v. Callais, marks a critical examination of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which serves...
Black Colorado Leaders Voice Disappointment Over DEI Initiative Rollback
Addressing Diversity Concerns in Colorado’s Black Community
Earlier this week, leaders from the Black community in Colorado gathered at the state Capitol, voicing their concerns...
Opinion | Nine Black Justices Upholding White Interests
The Enduring Legacy of Racial Justice: Reflections on the Supreme Court
Fifty-seven years ago, I authored an article in the New York Times Magazine provocatively...
Stanford Three Strikes Project and LDF Collaborate to Address Racial Discrimination...
(CALIFORNIA) – In a pivotal step towards addressing systemic racial discrimination within California’s criminal legal system, the Stanford Law School’s Three Strikes Project has...
Analyzing Brown v. Board: Race and ‘Equal Protection’ Viewed Through the...
Exploring the Legacy and Future of Brown v. Board of Education
As the Supreme Court grappled with a racially charged Louisiana voting rights case last...
Guest Column: The 15th Amendment Is All That’s Needed in the...
The Indiana Jones of Legal Arguments: Louisiana’s Redistricting Challenge
Remember that iconic moment from Raiders of the Lost Ark when Indiana Jones effortlessly chose to...
The Hidden Narrative of a Black WWII Veteran’s Lynching
The Tragic Story of Edward “Eddie” Green: A Minister and WWII Veteran
Edward “Eddie” Green, a 23-year-old Black minister, found himself on a fateful September...
Launch of the Reparations Office
In a pivotal moment for reparative justice in California, lawmakers and advocates are regrouping to strategize the next steps following Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent...
Democrats Celebrate Race-Based Redistricting in Mississippi While Republicans Pledge Continued Resistance
Mississippi’s Political Landscape: Reflections on Recent Elections
The recent special elections in Mississippi have sparked considerable discourse, highlighting the shifting dynamics within the state’s political...
Voices Matter: Indiana Black Legislative Caucus Rally Opposes Redistricting
Rally against Redistricting at the Indiana Statehouse: “Democracy Doesn’t Get Redrawn”
Gathering Voices for Democracy
On a crisp Monday morning in Indianapolis, a coalition of lawmakers,...
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In today’s digital age, web browsing has become an essential part of our daily lives. Whether we’re...
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Growing Up Jamaican in Canada: Why Mental Health Wasn’t Discussed Until Depression Changed Everything
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Sitting across the kitchen table from my mom, I felt an overwhelming wave of fear and...
Mayor Mamdani’s Proposals Miss the Mark in Tackling NYC’s Homeless Crisis
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For a year, I worked with the homeless in New York City, encountering...
