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Tag: lynching

Indiana Police Investigating Alleged Attempted Lynching Of Black Man
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Indiana Police Investigating Alleged Attempted Lynching Of Black Man

Vauhxx Booker recounted his allegations on Facebook, along with posting videos showing a White man pinning him to a tree.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 7, 2020
Kansas City Police Investigating After Lynching Victim Memorial Is Vandalized
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Kansas City Police Investigating After Lynching Victim Memorial Is Vandalized

The memorial dedicated to Levi Harrington, who was lynched in 1882, was cut down and thrown over a wall and down a cliff.
By Breanna Edwards · Jun 16, 2020
Lee Merritt: Viral Video Of Ahmaud Arbery Killing Is A 'Necessary Evil For Justice'

Lee Merritt: Viral Video Of Ahmaud Arbery Killing Is A 'Necessary Evil For Justice'

Merritt addresses the debate that people are having around the efficacy of and motive behind showing videos of white supremacists and police officers killing Black people with impunity.
By Essence · May 9, 2020
Ahmaud Arbery’s Alleged Killers Arrested, Charged With Murder
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Ahmaud Arbery’s Alleged Killers Arrested, Charged With Murder

Gregory and Travis McMichael were free men for more than two months following the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. The two men have now been charged with his murder.
By Tanya A. Christian · May 8, 2020
Democrat Challenging Lindsey Graham In 2020 Raises $150,000 In 1 Day
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Democrat Challenging Lindsey Graham In 2020 Raises $150,000 In 1 Day

Jaime Harrison saw a boost in donations in the 24 hours since Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) agreed that the impeachment process was a "lynching."
By Breanna Edwards · Oct 24, 2019
‘What The Hell Is Wrong With You?’: Trump Calls Impeachment Process A ‘Lynching,’ Sparks Outrage
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‘What The Hell Is Wrong With You?’: Trump Calls Impeachment Process A ‘Lynching,’ Sparks Outrage

Reactions to Trump’s tweet comparing impeachment to a "lynching" were swift, as he most likely intended.
By Kirsten West Savali · Oct 22, 2019
Senate Unanimously Passes Bill To Make Lynching A Federal Crime
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Senate Unanimously Passes Bill To Make Lynching A Federal Crime

The bill, which was introduced by Sens. Kamala Harris (D-CA), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Tim Scott (R-SC), will now move to the House for consideration.
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 14, 2019
New York Middle School Teachers Displayed Photo Collage Of Nooses With Caption 'Back To School Necklaces'
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New York Middle School Teachers Displayed Photo Collage Of Nooses With Caption 'Back To School Necklaces'

The Roosevelt School District in Long Island, New York, is investigating after a photo with nooses, captioned "back to school necklaces" was displayed in a middle school classroom.
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 11, 2019
Colorado State Rep. Claims Whites And Blacks Were Lynched 'In Nearly Equal Numbers' For Being Republican
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Colorado State Rep. Claims Whites And Blacks Were Lynched 'In Nearly Equal Numbers' For Being Republican

Rep. Lori Saine apparently believes that whites and blacks were lynched at near equal rates just because they were Republican, but the facts don't add up.
By Breanna Edwards · Jan 22, 2019
Just When You Thought Lynching Was A Federal Crime, Senate Unanimously Approves Bill That Now Makes It One
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Just When You Thought Lynching Was A Federal Crime, Senate Unanimously Approves Bill That Now Makes It One

The Justice for Victims of Lynching Act ensures that perpetrators would be punished by a sentence of up to life in prison.
By Paula Rogo · Dec 20, 2018
Mississippi Senator Apologizes To Those Offended by Her 'Public Hanging' Statement
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Mississippi Senator Apologizes To Those Offended by Her 'Public Hanging' Statement

Although Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith apologized for her "public hanging" comments, she still defended herself claiming her words were "twisted."
By Breanna Edwards · Nov 21, 2018
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