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www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago
New York City

'Racist law change cost me 47 years fighting my wrongful conviction'

Majority verdicts were introduced for racist and classist reasons and have led to wrongful convictions.
Winston Trew's case highlights the impact of majority verdicts on innocent individuals. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Social justice

Madness by Antonia Hylton review how racism created a mental health crisis in the US

Racism's impact on mental health
Injustice and poverty contribute to mental health struggles in the Black community [ more ]
time.com
3 months ago
Film

Norman Jewison, Acclaimed Director of In the Heat of the Night and Moonstruck, Dead at 97

Norman Jewison, the acclaimed Canadian-born director known for his versatile range of films, has died at age 97.
Throughout his career, Jewison combined light entertainment with films that tackled themes of racism and injustice. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
Film

Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of 'In the Heat of the Night' and 'Moonstruck,' dead at 97

Norman Jewison, the acclaimed director known for his range of films, has passed away at the age of 97.
Jewison's films often tackled themes of racism and injustice, drawing from his personal experiences and aiming to confront uncomfortable topics. [ more ]
moreracism
ABA Journal
2 weeks ago
New York City

District attorney 'humbled by my own stupidity' after failing to stop for police, calling officer name

District attorney's apology after failing to stop for police and verbally abusing officer highlights a misuse of authority and privilege. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 week ago
New York City

Police Tackle and Arrest Anti-Trump Protester Outside Courthouse

Police arrested anti-Trump demonstrator Payne Daniel outside the courthouse. He linked his protest to Trump's past actions, symbolizing ongoing social issues and dissent. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

New York City Set to Pay a Record $28 Million to Settle Rikers Island Suit

New York City agreed to pay over $28 million to settle a lawsuit regarding Nicholas Feliciano's severe brain damage at Rikers Island.
The settlement may become one of the largest pretrial awards for a single plaintiff in a civil rights case in NYC. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Philadelphia Man Is Freed After 34 Years in Prison

Wrongful conviction vacated after 34 years due to false testimony and hidden evidence.
Prosecutors dismiss all charges as there is no evidence for a retrial. [ more ]
Advocate.com
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

NYPD officers involved in fatal shooting of gay Black man Kawaski Trawick won't be disciplined

NYPD decided not to discipline officers in fatal shooting of Kawaski Trawick, sparking outrage. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Windrush scandal victim dies months after quitting UK for fresh start' in Jamaica

Anthony Williams, a Windrush scandal victim, died from cancer in Jamaica after suffering injustice in the UK. His friends seek support for his funeral. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Post Office inquiry: Tory peer says Labour dodged concerns over Horizon for 15 years

Lord Arbuthnot raised concerns to the Labour government about the Post Office scandal 15 years ago, but his plea was ignored.
The Labour government dismissed the responsibility over the faulty Horizon IT system scandal, indicating it was a matter for the Post Office. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Infected blood victims want Post Office scandal style TV drama in bid for justice

Infected blood victims are welcoming the idea of a TV drama about their experience of injustice.
Lawyer Collins Solicitors represents 1,500 victims and their families who would welcome more attention through a TV drama. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

White and Black Women Archetypes - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The discussion highlights the importance of Black women leaders navigating shared experiences of harm and dismantling injustice. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Judge vacates conviction of man whose identity was stolen in 'Kafkaesque' case

A man's wrongful conviction was vacated after his real identity thief pleaded guilty, showcasing a Kafkaesque situation in the criminal justice system. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Europe politics

Briton and French wife face 11,000 Brexit visa bill to return home to UK

British man with Parkinson's disease and his wife, a French national, face post-Brexit immigration rules preventing them from returning to the UK.
The couple's decades of work and tax contributions in the UK were nullified by new immigration regulations requiring a five-year residency prior to Brexit. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Home Office test scandal students to pitch Mr Bates-inspired TV drama

Overseas students wrongly accused of cheating by the Home Office are developing a television drama pitch to raise awareness about their experiences.
The students hope that by creating a drama, they can garner public attention and support for their fight against the Home Office's decision to cancel their visas. [ more ]
The Atlantic
3 months ago
Writing

The Pianist Upstairs

The poet Erica Funkhouser has a deep love for language and the natural world, but also recognizes the limitations of writing in capturing real brutality.
Despite her disillusionment, the power of art and music to engage with injustice should not be underestimated. [ more ]
KQED
3 months ago
Books

'Chain-Gang All-Stars' Author Talks Abolition, Sci-Fi in Oakland | KQED

In Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah's debut novel, incarcerated people fight in televised gladiator matches for a chance at freedom.
Chain-Gang All-Stars is a searing indictment of the American prison system and the public's complicity in injustice.
The story features two Black women in love who strive for connection despite their dehumanizing circumstances. [ more ]
Bored Panda
6 months ago
Remote teams

"I Took Less Money To Work From Home": Man Furious After Boss Demands He Work From Office

The pandemic has changed the way we understand office work, leading to the rise of remote and hybrid work models.
Some employers may take advantage of the work-from-home model and start demanding employees to come to the office regularly. [ more ]
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