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Uvira Mass Graves: The Shocking Truth Behind Congo’s 2026 Crisis
Discover the roots of the 2026 Uvira mass graves discovery in the DRC, from M23 rebel activity to the global mineral trade and the status of the Banyamulenge.
Will the Home for Good Act End Illinois Reentry Housing Barriers?
Discover how the Home for Good Act aims to dismantle Illinois’ reentry housing barriers, reduce recidivism, and address racial disparities in homelessness.
Why the Gullah Geechee Fight for Ancestral Cemetery Access Matters
Explore the Gullah Geechee legal fight for ancestral cemetery access on St. Helena Island and the systemic struggle against cultural erasure.
Why Trump’s Order Is a Threat to Birthright Citizenship
Explore why Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship is a legal threat to the 14th Amendment and how groups like the NAACP are fighting back in court.
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.
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