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California
fromTruthout
3 months ago

I'm 1 of More Than 600 People on CA's Death Row. Newsom Must End Death Penalty.

The fight to abolish the death penalty is deeply personal and influenced by systemic racial injustice.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Commentary: The real threat behind reopening Alcatraz

Trump is reversing criminal justice reforms, increasing police power, and undermining judicial decisions concerning excessive force.
California
fromTruthout
3 months ago

I'm 1 of More Than 600 People on CA's Death Row. Newsom Must End Death Penalty.

The fight to abolish the death penalty is deeply personal and influenced by systemic racial injustice.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Commentary: The real threat behind reopening Alcatraz

Trump is reversing criminal justice reforms, increasing police power, and undermining judicial decisions concerning excessive force.
#activism
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Dodgers' celebration of Jackie Robinson Day rings hollow in wake of White House visit

The Dodgers have shifted from being agents of change during the racial reckoning to remaining silent on issues of injustice and hypocrisy.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Boston celebrates 1965 Freedom Rally led by MLK as advocates urge continued fight against injustice

Activism against racial injustice is still crucial, as highlighted during the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rally in Boston.
LA Dodgers
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Commentary: Dodgers' celebration of Jackie Robinson Day rings hollow in wake of White House visit

The Dodgers have shifted from being agents of change during the racial reckoning to remaining silent on issues of injustice and hypocrisy.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Boston celebrates 1965 Freedom Rally led by MLK as advocates urge continued fight against injustice

Activism against racial injustice is still crucial, as highlighted during the 60th anniversary of the Freedom Rally in Boston.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | Black Americans Are Not Surprised by What Trump's Doing

The current political climate mirrors historical injustices faced by Black Americans, highlighting systemic issues still present in society.
Washington DC
fromABC7 Chicago
2 months ago

Washington begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' mural from street near White House

Removal of 'Black Lives Matter' mural signifies shifting political dynamics and challenges to D.C.'s autonomy.
London politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Athol Fugard, trenchant South African playwright, dies at 92

Athol Fugard, a prominent playwright, died at 92, leaving behind a legacy of works that protested against apartheid and explored universal themes of humanity.
SF parents
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

We cannot remain silent': Descendants of incarcerated Japanese Americans turn trauma into advocacy

Japanese Americans faced extreme prejudice and loss during WWII due to Executive Order 9066, reshaping lives and futures unjustly.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

New Book Reframes The Story of Magid Bateh, The Young Arab Boy Accused Of Burning Down Jefferson Elementary School in 1959

A newly released book by Raine Evans details the life of Magid Bateh, a wrongfully accused Arab immigrant, highlighting racial injustices he faced.
Miscellaneous
fromPolygon
8 months ago

Rebel Ridge needed 'sloppy, awkward' action, says director Jeremy Saulnier

In Rebel Ridge, Jeremy Saulnier intentionally designed action sequences to feel grounded and realistic. Unlike typical stylized films, the violence feels genuine and relatable.
Tech industry
US news
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison

Chauvin's transfer to a federal prison comes after significant incidents in his incarceration, including a stabbing, while he serves sentences for Floyd's murder.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

3 More Victims of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Found With Gunshot Wounds

Recent findings have identified gunshot wounds in victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, shedding light on the tragic event's violent nature.
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