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Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 hours ago

We asked what repairing the harm of enslavement would look like. This is what we found

Living in a constrained environment reflects the ongoing impact of historical injustices and the struggle for dignity and self-worth.
fromStreetsblog New York City
12 hours ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
#reparations
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?

Some African elites benefited from the slave trade, complicating the narrative of reparations in the context of historical injustices.
History
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Slavery reparations are just, but who exactly owes whom?

Some African elites benefited from the slave trade, complicating the narrative of reparations in the context of historical injustices.
Graphic design
fromChrbutler
1 day ago

Red-lining AI - Christopher Butler

Bans on AI-generated content limit creative potential and ignore the complexities of automation's role in design and ethics.
Law
fromABA Journal
2 weeks ago

Millions of Americans continue to lack meaningful access to justice. What can be done about it?

Millions of Americans face legal challenges without access to affordable legal assistance, highlighting a significant justice gap.
Arts
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Visuals Help Expose the Realities of Mass Incarceration to a Wider Audience

The Warehouse exhibition transforms understanding of mass incarceration through visual storytelling, making complex issues accessible to a wider audience.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Mamdani Wants to Show That Democratic Socialism "Can Flourish Anywhere"

Democratic socialism can thrive nationally, focusing on the working class and delivering practical governance, as demonstrated by the mayor's early accomplishments.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
5 days ago

Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a 'wake up call'

A seven-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet, prompting calls for community action and justice from Rev. Al Sharpton and others.
fromTruthout
3 days ago

During House Panel, RFK Jr. Refuses to Acknowledge He Called for "Re-Parenting" Black Kids in 2024

Kennedy claimed that 'every Black kid is now just standard put on Adderall, SSRIs, benzos, which are known to induce violence.' He suggested the best way to treat children in those situations is to have them be 're-parented' into a community where they will have no access to technology.
NYC parents
#transgender-violence
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Many alleged suicides of Black trans women are in fact modern-day lynchings, report finds

Law enforcement in Southern states may be systematically misclassifying deaths of transgender women as suicides to conceal bias-motivated killings that constitute modern-day lynchings.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Many alleged suicides of Black trans women are in fact modern-day lynchings, report finds

Law enforcement in Southern states may be systematically misclassifying deaths of transgender women as suicides to conceal bias-motivated killings that constitute modern-day lynchings.
Toronto startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

NAACP lawsuit accuses Elon Musk's xAI of polluting Black neighborhoods near Memphis

Elon Musk's xAI faces a lawsuit for allegedly polluting Black neighborhoods in Mississippi with unpermitted methane gas generators.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Division is a threat to resistance. Here's how to build a stronger coalition | David C Turner III and Eric Morrison-Smith

Fascism is present, and unity in resistance is essential to combat oppression and promote love and revolution.
History
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution

Efforts to highlight the diverse contributions of individuals like Prince Estabrook in the American Revolution are gaining momentum despite historical neglect.
#nypd
New York City
fromTheGrio
5 days ago

Police brutality swings back into full view in after NYPD brutally assaults man in case of mistaken identity

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man in a Brooklyn liquor store, prompting an investigation by Mayor Mamdani.
Brooklyn
fromNewsNation
5 days ago

Police beat Brooklyn man in mistaken-identity case

A man was beaten by police in a Brooklyn liquor store due to mistaken identity, prompting an internal investigation by the NYPD.
New York City
fromTheGrio
5 days ago

Police brutality swings back into full view in after NYPD brutally assaults man in case of mistaken identity

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man in a Brooklyn liquor store, prompting an investigation by Mayor Mamdani.
NYC politics
fromNews 12 - Long Island
5 days ago

Bombshell lawsuit alleges KKK image, racist messages appear in NYPD group chat

A former NYPD detective sues NYC, alleging racism and a toxic culture in the narcotics unit, supported by disturbing group chat evidence.
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Lesbian organization wins appeal in demand to ban trans & bi women from events - LGBTQ Nation

The court has not endorsed discrimination against trans women, and it has not decided whether the exemption should be granted. It has simply identified legal errors in the tribunal's reasoning, so the matter must now be reconsidered.
LGBT
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
Brooklyn
fromBlack Enterprise
4 days ago

'I'm Not Resisting' NYPD Beats Brooklyn Man They Allegedly Profiled As A Drug Dealer

A Brooklyn man was mistakenly arrested by police during a drug investigation, leading to allegations of excessive force and internal review of the incident.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

How Working People Are the Canaries in the Coal Mine

Politicians are addressing the affordability crisis, but many working individuals feel neglected and question the timing of this attention.
fromHyperallergic
2 weeks ago

Tonika Lewis Johnson: Segregation and How to Disrupt It

Tonika Lewis Johnson's Folded Map Project connects residents known as 'map twins' who live on the same street name but miles apart, revealing structural inequality and personal commonality.
Arts
Social justice
fromNEPYORK
1 week ago

New York Lawmakers and Advocates Rally in Jackson Heights to Advance Landmark Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination - NEPYORK

New York lawmakers are advancing a bill to prohibit caste-based discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
fromNonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.
1 month ago

How the NAACP Is Stopping Dirty Data | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

Developers promise "community investments," downtown revitalization, and a new "AI Center." What they don't say is that this development comes tethered to a massive resource-intensive data center that will cost billions, create pollution, and concentrate profits for the corporations and CEOs at the top-not the surrounding communities. This is not innovation, it's exploitation.
Environment
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Freedom of speech can never trump liberation - LGBTQ Nation

A chief tenet of liberation is the freedom to define oneself while being accorded the rights and privileges established and guaranteed under law and social standing.
Social justice
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Why UN slavery resolution won't be enough

The United Nations resolution categorically states that slavery is the gravest crime against humanity, emphasizing the need for global acknowledgment and action.
Social justice
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Sophia Bush urges white people to 'show up for Black people' in Trump's America

As the white friend at this event, I'm gonna go ahead and say to the women who look like me - to the men who look like me - it's incredibly important to remember that so much of what we love in America comes from Black culture. And white people need to show up for Black people the way they show up to be entertained by Black culture.
NYC LGBT
fromAxios
1 month ago

Civil rights group documents 70 alleged "modern-day lynchings" across 7 Southern states

The moment a case is ruled a suicide, it's no longer investigated as a potential homicide. It defies logic to assume someone climbed eight or nine feet into a tree with a noose around their neck and hanged themselves. These cases deserve thorough homicide investigations from the start to ensure justice and accountability.
US news
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 months ago

White people are increasingly protesting oppression. The interest convergence theory explains why. - LGBTQ Nation

An armed, masked ICE officer in Minneapolis fatally shot Renee Nicole Good at point-blank range as she moved her car away from an ICE operation.
Education
fromTruthout
1 month ago

We Must Defend Black History - It Fuels Freedom Dreams of Students Under Attack

Teachers must transform curricula to eliminate biases and systems of domination while protecting vulnerable students, particularly Black students and students of color, from contemporary educational injustices.
Social justice
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Disabled Organizers Are Facing Down Trump's Immigration Crackdown

The number of people in immigration detention has nearly doubled under the Trump administration, impacting disabled individuals significantly.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Taking to the Streets

Independent journalism holds the powerful to account, centers marginalized communities, cuts through lies, advances progressive ideas, and relies on reader support and donations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Colorism: An Underrecognized Mental Health Issue

Colorism systematically privileges lighter skin and profoundly influences mental health, identity, relationships, education, employment, and health outcomes worldwide.
#ice
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

I will continue the fight for environmental justice in Black communities

Robert Bullard pioneered environmental justice by documenting pollution disparities in Black communities and converting research into policy action and legal challenges.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Criminal-Justice Activist's Baffling Crime

Prison-reform activist Alexander Friedmann was arrested for secretly smuggling weapons and tools into Nashville's new jail during construction, despite his prominent reputation in criminal-justice reform circles.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

State violence against Black Americans laid the groundwork for fascism | Jason Stanley

Expansion of racially targeted, arbitrary state violence into broader populations exemplifies an imperial boomerang, where colonial tactics return domestically and risk fascist normalization.
Social justice
fromLEVEL Man
1 month ago

The Common Thread of 50 Black Lives Lost

Legal systems in America have systematically protected white perpetrators who killed Black people from slavery through the present day, creating a pattern of sanctioned violence and impunity.
fromBlack Enterprise
1 month ago

Black Woman Targeted In NYC Hate Crime By Duo, One Wearing MAGA Hat, 'You're My Slave'

The incident, captured on disturbing video, reportedly began after the woman pushed away a man wearing the MAGA hat when he attempted to kiss her, while the other suspect appeared to record the encounter, authorities said. As she tried to walk away, the men allegedly blocked her path and used a lighter to ignite her boots.
NYC politics
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Colleges quietly cut ties with organizations that help people of color

Since last year, more than 100 schools have ended partnerships with the PhD Project, a group founded in 1994 to diversify the pipeline of students who aspire to become business school professors. That came after the U.S. Department of Education last March announced probes into 45 universities that partnered with the group. More than a dozen of those schools have quietly reached agreements with the administration to resolve the investigations.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

"Reforms" Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now

Yet while "Abolish ICE" serves as a unifying chant in the streets, Democrats are once again seeking to temper and co-opt people's demands into a narrow version of reform. The demands outlined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could not be more toothless: requiring ICE agents to unmask, wear body cameras, and to follow a code of conduct modeled on other law enforcement agencies.
US politics
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Disability groups are standing united for trans rights. That hasn't always been the case

Disability advocates are now collaborating with LGBTQ+ groups to secure federal disability protections for transgender people against efforts to exclude them.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Minneapolis Uprising

Confrontations between ICE agents and organized local protectors combine brutal physical clashes with rehearsed, coordinated community defense tactics and encrypted communication.
US politics
fromKqed
3 months ago

Push For Reparations For Black Californians Continues Despite Setbacks | KQED

A special election on August 4 leaves a GOP House seat vacant for months, while UNAC/UHCP plans an open-ended Kaiser strike beginning Jan. 26.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

We Must Teach Young Americans That Associating Black People With Apes Is Racist

U.S. president Donald Trump shared a racist video on his Truth Social account in which former American president and first lady Barack and Michelle Obama were depicted as apes. I was unsurprised, yet nonetheless disgusted. U.S. senator Jon Ossoff also found the video unacceptable. He said during a rally in Atlanta that Donald Trump was "posting about the Obamas like a Klansman."
US politics
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Minneapolis protests against impunity' of the immigration agents who killed Alex Pretti

Residents of Minneapolis protested federal agents after immigration officers killed a 37-year-old nurse, fueling anger, unanimous outcry, and sustained demonstrations despite extreme cold.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Robin D. G. Kelley: It's Not Enough to Abolish ICE - We Have to Abolish the Police

ICE operates with brutal violence and loyalty to Trump, resembling fascist paramilitary forces, while Black Americans recognize this as continuation of historical systemic oppression rather than a new phenomenon.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Civil rights leaders say the racial progress Jesse Jackson fought for is under threat

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon who transformed Black political power through groundbreaking 1980s presidential campaigns, died at 84, leaving a legacy of expanding political possibilities for Black Americans and people of color.
Social justice
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Families turn to states for civil rights support as Trump dismantles the Education Department

Federal education department layoffs have left thousands of racial discrimination complaints unaddressed, prompting states to establish their own civil rights enforcement agencies.
Social justice
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Data is power: What we need to build meaningful infrastructure for Black & brown trans folks - LGBTQ Nation

Black transgender people are systematically excluded from research design and data collection, rendering their lived experiences invisible in statistics used by policymakers and organizations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

As officials disparage Pretti and Good, families of Black people killed by police have deja vu

Black families who have lost loved ones to police violence said the killings in Minnesota have brought back painful memories of their own fights for justice as law enforcement agencies spun up narratives to suggest officers had no other choice but to kill their relatives. And these law enforcement agencies often make no effort to publicly correct misstatements or falsehoods that might have impact on a fair justice process, experts said.
Social justice
Social justice
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Black History Month Is Radical Now

America elevates Founding figures to faultless heroes despite their roles as enslavers; efforts to erase those truths distort national memory.
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