Tag: Social justice

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Modern-Day Use of Slavery Citations by Michigan State Law School

In a recent study conducted by Michigan State University's Citing Slavery Project, it was revealed that the 1842 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Prigg v. Pennsylvania, which overturned the kidnapping conviction of a white...
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Seeking Justice for the Pastor’s Wife: A Community’s Call for Answers

Seeking Justice for the Pastor's Wife: A Community's Call for AnswersThe tragic death of Mica Miller has sent shockwaves through Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and beyond, as the community grapples with the mysterious circumstances...
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Woman Charged with Hate Crime for Confronting Man in ‘Palestine’ Shirt

A 64-year-old woman from Darien, Illinois, Alexandra Szustakiewicz, was charged with hate crime for confronting a Palestinian man wearing a sweatshirt that said "Palestine" and trying to knock a cellphone out of his pregnant...
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Subway Chokehold Videos Shown in Daniel Penny Manslaughter Trial: Update

Jurors in the Daniel Penny manslaughter trial were shown videos on Monday of an incident on a New York City subway train that led to the death of Jordan Neely in 2023. The videos,...
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Racial Incident in Virginia City Leads to Arrests: What Happened?

Three individuals were taken into custody by authorities in Virginia City following a reported racial incident that occurred over the weekend. Gary Miller, Janis Miller, and Tiffany Miller were arrested on misdemeanor charges, as...
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Counter-Protesters March in Response to Far-Right in England Riots: Live Updates and Coverage

Thousands of counter-protesters took to the streets of England on Wednesday to counter the far-right violence that has been escalating across the country. Up to 25,000 protesters gathered in towns and cities like Walthamstow,...
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Honoring Black Trans Lives: Capitol Hill Vigil Remembers Shooting Victim

More than three weeks after the tragic shooting death of Kenji Spurgeon in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, a candlelight vigil was held at the AIDS Memorial Pathway to honor the lives of Black transgender...