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Tag: Midwin Charles

One Lawyer Breaks Down Why Jussie Smollett Was Charged With 16 Counts After Alleged Attack
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One Lawyer Breaks Down Why Jussie Smollett Was Charged With 16 Counts After Alleged Attack

In this op-ed, attorney Midwin Charles break down the "Empire" actor's recent charges and why she think it's vindictive.
By Midwin Charles · Mar 12, 2019
Not Even Voter Suppression Could Keep Black Women From The Polls
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Not Even Voter Suppression Could Keep Black Women From The Polls

By Midwin Charles · Dec 15, 2017
From April Ryan To Rep. Frederica Wilson: How The Trump Administration Continues To Disrespect And Dismiss Black Women
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From April Ryan To Rep. Frederica Wilson: How The Trump Administration Continues To Disrespect And Dismiss Black Women

By Midwin Charles · Oct 20, 2017
6 Devastating Ways The Senate Health Care Bill Will Affect Black Women
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6 Devastating Ways The Senate Health Care Bill Will Affect Black Women

A room of White men just pulled the reins of health care tighter without input from women, minorities, sick or disabled Americans. Here's why these changes are disastrous. 

By Midwin Charles · Jun 24, 2017
Who’s To Blame For The Glass Ceiling Remaining Intact?
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Who's To Blame For The Glass Ceiling Remaining Intact?

Despite Clinton being the most qualified and prepared person to ever run, America was not ready for a woman president.

By Midwin Charles · Nov 18, 2016
In Case You Missed It – Here’s A Full Recap Of The Second Presidential Debate
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In Case You Missed It - Here's A Full Recap Of The Second Presidential Debate

In case you missed it, we rounded up the best moments.

By Midwin Charles · Oct 10, 2016
We All Have the Right to Live
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We All Have the Right to Live

Enough is enough. From Trayvon Martin's death in Florida four years ago to Alton Sterling and Philando Castile's deaths two days ago, people are outraged and wanting the world to know that we all have a right to live.

By Midwin Charles · Jul 8, 2016
Merrick Garland, President Obama’s Supreme Court Pick, is a Sacrificial Lamb
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Merrick Garland, President Obama’s Supreme Court Pick, is a Sacrificial Lamb

Judge Garland's history shows him routinely siding with prosecutors in criminal cases.

By Midwin Charles · Mar 31, 2016
GOP Candidates Bask in Donald Trump’s Absence in Final Debate Before Iowa Caucuses
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GOP Candidates Bask in Donald Trump's Absence in Final Debate Before Iowa Caucuses

Trump bowed out of last night's debate, refusing to work with FOX News' Megyn Kelly

By Esq., Midwin Charles · Jan 29, 2016
Diversity Matters: Why American Universities Need Affirmative Action
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Diversity Matters: Why American Universities Need Affirmative Action

Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin is the latest in a long line of court cases attempting to crumble affirmative action

By Midwin Charles · Dec 17, 2015
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