Civil Rights & Social Justice
Back in 2011, Michael Vick went to vote in Florida and found out he couldn’t. That’s because he had a felony on his record. He addressed the process he had to undergo to be able to vote in the documentary miniseries. More Than A Vote. More Than A Vote is the organization headed up by LeBron James to get […]
Stevie Wonder is speaking up about the importance of getting out to vote this November. The musical genius posed questions about the current social issues such as the lack of justice for Breonna Taylor, the upcoming election, and the adjustment to life’s new rhythm. Stevie urged people to get out and vote, expressing that mail-in voting […]
A suspect is in custody after two Louisville police officers were shot Wednesday night amid protests over a lack of charges in Breonna Taylor’s death. One officer is in stable condition; the other was undergoing surgery overnight. No specific details have been released about the suspect yet. A new wave of unrest was sparked after the announcement no […]
A suspect is in custody after two Louisville police officers were shot Wednesday night amid protests over a lack of charges in Breonna Taylor’s death. One officer is in stable condition; the other was undergoing surgery overnight. No specific details have been released about the suspect yet. A new wave of unrest was sparked after the announcement no […]
The TIME 100 List was celebrated on Tuesday night with a televised special and the women behind Black Lives Matter, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometi were honored by Trayvon Martin’s mother, Sabrina Fulton. Fulton wrote about the first time she heard of Black Lives Matter, the phrase that was being said within her circles […]
During Michelle Obama’s star-studded voter registration day takeover on social media, the former first lady spoke with Jennifer Lopez and the two women shared their experiences with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Obama told about the time she and Barack had dinner with Ginsburg and her husband. “I have always been moved by her story […]
Officials in Louisville, Kentucky are bracing for a state of emergency as news is forthcoming about if the police officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor will face indictment. A memo was released calling for some city offices to close, officers won’t be able to take time off if it isn’t already approved, and will […]
Fresh off her performance at the NFL Kickoff event on Thursday night, Alicia Keys and the league just announced a $1 billion endowment fund to help support Black businesses and communities. Speaking to Billboard, the Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter said, “I’m always thinking about how can I use my platform to further racial equity. This fund is one of the […]
Juneteenth is now being recognized as a state holiday in New Jersey thanks to Governor Murphy, who signed a bill on Thursday (September 10th) Governor Murphy was joined by singer, SZA for the announcement, who commended Murphy on the new law. “It gives me great pride to celebrate emancipation and New Jersey’s great diversity by designating […]
Seven police officers who were involved in the death of Rochester, New York resident Daniel Prude have been suspended. Making the announcement Thursday afternoon, Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren said she made the decision to suspend the officers “against the advice of counsel.” She added, “Mr. Daniel Prude was failed by our police department, our mental health […]
Another Black man died in March after police in Rochester, New York put a hood over his head and pressed his face into the ground for several minutes while he was naked and handcuffed. On Wednesday, the family of 41-year-old Daniel Prude, released video and the medical examiner’s report from his death, which was ruled a homicide. Family […]
There’s good news for U.S. residents who have fallen behind on their rent or mortgage payments because of the coronavirus pandemic: the U.S. has ordered a ban on evictions through December. Announced Tuesday by the Centers for Disease Control, the order — which applies to all residents whose income has been affected by the pandemic — […]