‘Slow Justice’ As Officers Responsible For Killing Breonna Taylor Face Possible Termination
Officers to appear at a termination hearing, as advocates call on the legislature to pass Breonna’s Law banning no-knock warrants in the state.
Justice Department Fails To Bring Justice For Tamir Rice
‘Career prosecutors’ did not find officers’ conduct rose to the level of willful misconduct beyond a reasonable doubt, as the city remains under a federal consent decree.
Trump’s Delayed Signing Of Relief Bill Frustrates Unemployment Assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic has strained already burdened state systems with few meeting federal standards for timeliness in paying out unemployment claims.
Lack Of Federal Guidance Leading To Evictions During Pandemic
Landlords across the country are challenging a CDC moratorium on evictions, leaving some families without recourse as the pandemic worsens.
California Gov. Ignores Calls To Appoint A Black Woman To Replace VP Elect Kamala Harris
Secretary Alex Padilla’s appointment to replace the Vice President-elect makes him the first latino to represent California in the Senate.
Spending Bill Gives Lift To HBCUs
Rollback on a 1994 crime bill era rule also makes way for incarcerated students to pay for their education.
'Appalling And Biased': Missouri Paper Addresses History Of Racist Coverage
The recognition comes at a time when advocates are calling for media reparations to address anti-Blackness and inequity built into news coverage going back to slavery.
Pandemic Relief Deal Reached As Panel Recommends New Vaccine Priorities
People in the U.S. will soon receive $600 direct payments from the first relief package passed by Congress in nine months.
More People Opted Out Of 2020 Election Than Those Who Voted For Trump
Year round civic engagement could be the answer to bringing more voters into the fold.
Myon Burrell Freed After 18 Years In Minnesota Prison
As a condition of Burrell’s release he will serve the remaining two years of the commuted sentence on supervised release.
New York AG Letitia James Says The Investigations Into Trump Will Continue
A pardon won’t save Trump from justice in New York.
New Studies Say Demilitarizing Police Departments Does Not Increase Crime
Previous findings that military equipment increased safety and decreased crime relied on substantially flawed data according to two independent studies.
Brandon Bernard’s Execution Raises Serious Questions About Efficacy Of Death Penalty
Questioning the justice in state sanctioned killings, the Movement for Black Lives encourages those enraged by the outcome to sign on to the #BREATHEAct.
Groups Hopeful About Marcia Fudge as HUD Secretary
In spite of a campaign for her to lead the Department of Agriculture, Fudge’s selection as HUD secretary makes her the second Black woman tapped for the role.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Found Safe, Effective In FDA Analysis
As the FDA signals possible emergency use approval for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination, Black health professionals work to build trust and confidence in the process.
Report Finds 'Permissive Environment For Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment' At Fort Hood
The Army Secretary announces sweeping reforms after an independent review committee found a disturbing pattern of harassment and abuse at the military base.