The U.S. Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into Rankin County, Mississippi, and the Rankin County Sheriff’s Department to determine whether the department engages in unconstitutional practices, including excessive force, unlawful stops and arrests, and racially discriminatory policing.
Tag: George Floyd
Posted inCivil Rights
Black kids have a political voice, too
Black students are being encouraged to flex their political power by participating in activism and voting, as they can make a huge difference in swaying election outcomes.
Posted inCivil Rights
Do You Know the Legislative History of the Juneteenth Federal Holiday?
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee successfully introduced and passed a bill to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday, recognizing the day’s importance in celebrating African American culture and the end of slavery.
Posted inDMV News
Confederate heroes’ names on schools is making a comeback
The Shenandoah County School Board has voted to restore the names of three Confederate heroes to two schools, signaling the end of the “racial reckoning” era.
Posted inWord In Black
After George Floyd’s murder, a Minneapolis church builds community
Calvary Lutheran Church in Minneapolis became a central role in the transformation of their neighborhood after George Floyd’s murder, providing comfort, sustenance, and the assurance that one need not be alone.
Posted inBUSINESS
Black businesses are growing in the U.S., but challenges remain
Black businesses are on the rise in the US, but despite comprising nearly 14% of the population, they own just about 3% of the country’s businesses, and there is a need for more capital access and spending with Black-owned businesses to close the racial wealth gap.
Posted inPOLITICS
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee reintroduces George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee reintroduced the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to honor the fourth anniversary of George Floyd’s death, aiming to combat police brutality, improve training practices, and transparency, while House Republicans oppose the legislation.
Posted inNational News
‘Where’s Ronald Greene’s justice?’: 5 years on, feds still silent on Black motorist’s deadly arrest
The federal investigation into the death of Ronald Greene, who died in a violent arrest by Louisiana State Police troopers in 2019, remains open and unresolved, with no end in sight, as the Justice Department has yet to bring any charges.
Posted inAfro Briefs
PRESS ROOM: Civil rights attorney Ben Crump recognized on Forbes’ inaugural America’s Top 200 Lawyers List
Ben Crump, a nationally renowned civil rights attorney, has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Top 200 Lawyers for 2024 for his work in protecting the rights of marginalized citizens.
Posted inBUSINESS, Commentary, Opinion, OPINION
It’s time to be fearless in supporting disadvantaged entrepreneurs
By Imani Augustus and Madeline Burke A federal appeals court in Miami is considering a challenge to a program by Fearless Fund intended to provide grant, mentorship, and training opportunities for Black women looking to grow their businesses. Other lawsuits have challenged entrepreneurial support implemented by the US Small Business Administration and Minority Business Development […]
Posted inNational News
Missouri school board that previously rescinded anti-racism resolution drops Black history classes
By Jim SalterThe Associated Press O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A conservative-led Missouri school board has voted to drop elective courses on Black history and literature, five months after the same board rescinded an anti-discrimination policy adopted in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd. The Francis Howell School Board voted 5-2 Dec. 21 to […]
Posted inStop Killing Us
Editorial: The 7 Last Words of George Floyd
John Thomas III, Editor, The Christian Recorder (Courtesy Photo) By John Thomas III, Editor, The Christian Recorder The commemoration of Good Friday is a solemn and holy event for Christians. We cannot get to the resurrection of Jesus Christ without traversing through the crucifixion, death, and burial of God’s only begotten son. One of the […]