Civil Rights & Social Justice
During a campaign speech in New Hampshire, Donald Trump compared himself to Nelson Mandela while denouncing the criminal charges against him. The post Donald Trump Suggests He’s Like Nelson Mandela Trying To Save ‘Democracy’ appeared first on NewsOne.
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, racist Edward Matthews pleaded guilty to four counts of bias intimidation as well as drug possession with intent to distribute. The post NJ Racist Who Went Viral For Harassing Black Neighbors Pleads Guilty, Faces 8 Years In Prison appeared first on NewsOne.
As the Israel-Gaza conflict escalates, the Movement for Black Lives is addressing the spiraling humanitarian crisis in part by demanding a ceasefire and an end to the ‘U.S.–backed occupation of Palestine. The post Movement For Black Lives Addresses Israel-Gaza Conflict, Calls For End To ‘U.S.–Backed Occupation Of Palestine’ appeared first on NewsOne.
The U.S. Department of Justice launched a civil pattern or practice investigation into Trenton, New Jersey, and its police department. You can’t reform this, but Kristen Clarke is trying. The post DOJ Investigating Possible ‘Systemic’ Civil Rights Violations By NJ Cops And Mostly Black City They Serve appeared first on NewsOne.
A video shows a fight on an NYC subway train the ended in one man being put in a chokehold. It was compared to Jordan Neely and Daniel Penny, but it's not the same. The post Video Of Man Put In Chokehold During Subway Fight Draws Comparisons To Jordan Neely appeared first on NewsOne.
Angelo Black suffered brain damage after a Gwinnett cop tasered him in "midair" and he landed on his head, a federal lawsuit claims. The post Cop Tasing Black Man ‘Midair’ Caused Brain Damage, Federal Lawsuit Accuses Georgia Police appeared first on NewsOne.
A judge ruled in the kidnapping hoax case. The post Does Carlee Russell Really Deserve To Be Locked Up? Judge Recommends Jail For Kidnapping Hoax appeared first on NewsOne.
DOJ Criminally Investigating Colorado Cops Who Laughed About Brutally Beating Unhoused Black Veteran
The Department of Justice has recommended a criminal investigation of the Colorado Springs police over brutalizing Dalvin Gadson, a Black and unhoused veteran. The post DOJ Criminally Investigating Colorado Cops Who Laughed About Brutally Beating Unhoused Black Veteran appeared first on NewsOne.
Two white men are only charged with misdemeanors in Minnesota for allegedly beating Michelle Folson, a Black woman, so bad she has a brain injury. The post White Men Face Only Misdemeanor After Giving ‘Brain Injury’ To Black Woman They Brutally Beat In Minnesota appeared first on NewsOne.
Environmental racism is defined as environmental injustice that occurs within a racialized context both in practice and policy. The post Environmental Racism: How Racist Policies Around Climate Affect Black People appeared first on NewsOne.