Civil Rights & Social Justice
House Republicans in Texas advanced HB4, dubbed by its critics the “Show Me Your Papers” law, which would allow law enforcement to detain suspected undocumented migrants. The post ‘Show Me Your Papers’: Texas Republicans Advance ‘Stop And Frisk’ Bill For Undocumented Migrants appeared first on NewsOne.
Virginia’s Confederate statue of Robert E. Lee has been melted down, but what does this mean for its racist legacy? The post When Effigies Of Hate Burn: Robert E. Lee Statue Melted Down In Charlottesville appeared first on NewsOne.
Hundreds of Black churches in Florida are teaching their congregations what many schools in the state won't teach students: Black history. The post Black Churches In Florida Are Teaching Non-Whitewashed Black History Since The State Won’t appeared first on NewsOne.
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.