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Why Two Women Were Arrested for a Kiss in Uganda Today
Two women in Uganda face life in prison after being filmed kissing. Explore the colonial roots behind the harsh 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act.
Why Federal Grant Cuts Threaten Black Student Support Programs
Explore how legal challenges and federal budget shifts threaten vital support programs for Black students at HBCUs and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs).
Everard Walker Shooting: A New Crisis in Mental Health Policing
The shooting of Everard Walker in Connecticut highlights the fatal flaws in mental health policing and the urgent need for non-police crisis response models.
Rantoul Wrongful Death Lawsuit: A Mother Battles the Paper Trail
Amy Richardson’s lawsuit against Rantoul police reveals systemic issues and training gaps following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jordan Richardson.
Why Do LAPD Pretext Stops Still Target Black Drivers?
Explore the history and data behind LAPD pretextual traffic stops, their impact on Black communities, and the push for unarmed enforcement in Los Angeles.
Why the Tiger Base Police Unit in Nigeria Haunts Imo State
Deep dive into in Nigeria, Amnesty International says a police unit in Imo State carried out killings, torture, and extortion.
Why Chicago Police Raids Target Black Families and Children
Explore how Chicago’s police ‘code of silence’ leads to traumatic ‘wrong-door’ raids on Black families, the history of misconduct, and the cost to taxpayers.
Why Arlington Police Traffic Stop Data Still Shows Huge Gaps
The 2025 Arlington Racial Profiling Report shows Black drivers are stopped more often. Discover the history and laws behind these traffic stop disparities.
Why Menthol Marketing Still Targets Black Youth in 2026
The NAACP and Truth Initiative partner to end predatory menthol tobacco marketing in Black communities, fighting for health equity and corporate accountability.
Tragic Mediterranean Crossing Deaths: Why Migration Routes Shifted
Recent tragedies in the Mediterranean highlight a 600% surge in migration to Crete. Learn why routes are shifting and the human cost of border policies.
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