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In Georgia, a trooper caused a car to crash, which tragically resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy

In Georgia, a trooper caused a car to crash, which tragically resulted in the death of a 12-year-old boy

Jonathan P-Wright September 16, 2021 0

Georgia state troopers' PIT maneuver caused the crash of the car that a 12-year-old Black boy was riding in on Friday (Sept. 10). Young Leden Boykins' family demanded justice on Monday (Sept. 13).

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Ex-cops in Minneapolis plead not guilty to civil rights violations committed against George Floyd

Ex-cops in Minneapolis plead not guilty to civil rights violations committed against George Floyd

Jonathan P-Wright September 16, 2021 0

The four former Minneapolis police officers who faced charges in connection with the George Floyd case pleaded not guilty to the federal charges. During the virtual court arraignment held on Tuesday (Sept. 14)

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In 2021-2022, every game will be preceded by the Black national anthem

In 2021-2022, every game will be preceded by the Black national anthem

Jonathan P-Wright September 14, 2021 0

The NFL is taking steps to continue its fight for social justice ahead of the new football season. Football organizations will participate in all pre-game rituals with "Lift Every Voice and Sing," or the

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A truck driver slashed the neck of a Black man randomly and was sentenced to 16 years in jail

A truck driver slashed the neck of a Black man randomly and was sentenced to 16 years in jail

Jonathan P-Wright September 14, 2021 0

After his spontaneous attack on an Black man, a truck driver from Colorado has been sentenced to prison. Nolan Strauss, 27, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime on Thursday (Sept. 9) and

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Police in Columbus, Ohio, are being reviewed by the Justice Department

Police in Columbus, Ohio, are being reviewed by the Justice Department

Jonathan P-Wright September 13, 2021 0

A white officer shot Ma'Khia Bryant, 16, fatally as she waved a knife on a lady in April, prompting Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther and City Attorney Zach Klein to seek the assistance of the

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Legislation aimed at reforming the criminal justice system in New York will be named for Michael K. Williams

Legislation aimed at reforming the criminal justice system in New York will be named for Michael K. Williams

Jonathan P-Wright September 13, 2021 0

This week, the late Michael K. Williams passed away, leaving behind a new criminal justice reform bill named in his honor

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Dylan Roof appeals his death sentence for a second time

Dylan Roof appeals his death sentence for a second time

Jonathan P-Wright September 11, 2021 0

White man Dylann Roof is challenging the ruling upholding his death sentence as a result of shooting nine Black parishioners in a church while they prayed.

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The Amazon employee was terminated after being called the N-word by white residents

The Amazon employee was terminated after being called the N-word by white residents

Jonathan P-Wright September 11, 2021 0

White man Dylann Roof is challenging the ruling upholding his death sentence as a result of shooting nine Black parishioners in a church while they prayed.

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