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Rappers Young Thug and Gunna Post Bail for Low-Level Drug Offenders
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Rappers Young Thug and Gunna Post Bail for Low-Level Drug Offenders

The two Atlanta superstars are using their fame and fortune to reunite families with their loved ones.
By Kevin L. Clark · Apr 29, 2021
Bard College Announces Free Tuition for Formerly Incarcerated Students
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Bard College Announces Free Tuition for Formerly Incarcerated Students

The private liberal arts college is open to those impacted by the American prison system.
By Kevin L. Clark · Apr 28, 2021
It’s Time To Listen To Black Disabled People
In Defense of Black Lives

It’s Time To Listen To Black Disabled People

As we reflect on the past 30 years and honor those who fought for the American with Disabilities Act, we need to go further and completely overhaul the way society perceives and treats disabled people.
By Vilissa K. Thompson · Aug 21, 2020
Louisiana Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Case Of Man Serving Life For Allegedly Stealing Hedge Clippers
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Louisiana Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Case Of Man Serving Life For Allegedly Stealing Hedge Clippers

In a lone dissent, the only Black justice wrote a blistering rebuke of the court's decision.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 6, 2020
First Federal Inmate Tests Positive For Coronavirus
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First Federal Inmate Tests Positive For Coronavirus

This comes after news that 38 people across New York City jails, including inmates and staff members, have tested positive for the virus.
By Essence · Mar 22, 2020
Iowa Man Allegedly Forced Woman To Watch 'Roots' To 'Understand Her Racism'
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Iowa Man Allegedly Forced Woman To Watch 'Roots' To 'Understand Her Racism'

Robert Noye, 52, is accused of holding a woman captive and forcing her to sit with him and watch the nine-hour miniseries "Roots."
By Breanna Edwards · Feb 18, 2020
Michael Bloomberg Admits To Exploiting Prison Labor To Make 2020 Campaign Phone Calls: 'We Didn't Know'
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Michael Bloomberg Admits To Exploiting Prison Labor To Make 2020 Campaign Phone Calls: 'We Didn't Know'

“We didn’t know about this and we never would have allowed it if we had,” Bloomberg spokesperson Julie Wood said. “We don’t believe in this practice and we’ve now ended our relationship with the subcontractor in question.”
By Kirsten West Savali · Dec 26, 2019
Cyntoia Brown-Long Has A Message For Those Trolling Her Husband On Social Media
Love & Sex

Cyntoia Brown-Long Has A Message For Those Trolling Her Husband On Social Media

The author made it clear to all of her social media followers that no matter what they say, she's standing by her man.
By Jasmine Grant · Nov 12, 2019
Cyntoia Brown Is Free At Last
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Cyntoia Brown Is Free At Last

In an exclusive interview with ESSENCE, Cyntoia Brown discusses her time in prison and what she plans on doing with her life since being released.
By Yesha Callahan · Oct 15, 2019
How Not To Break Out Of Prison
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How Not To Break Out Of Prison

You've gotta appreciate this man's commitment though.
By Danielle Young · Sep 26, 2019
Why Is There A Bar Called "Prizon?"
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Why Is There A Bar Called "Prizon?"

Apparently having a prison-themed bar is all the rage. Watch The Overexplainer react to this foolishness.
By Danielle Young · Jul 26, 2019
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