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An Alabama Judge Accused of Making Racist and Sexist Comments in the Workplace Has Been Removed From Office
The ruling comes months after a 78-page complaint loaded with employee testimony was filed with state officials.
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Beverly Hills Police Department Accused of Profiling Black Shoppers on Iconic Rodeo Drive
A task force dedicated to stopping crime along the famous shopping district has received criticism for disproportionately arresting Black people in 2020.
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The Attorney Who Helped Get Bill Cosby Released From Prison Joins R. Kelly’s Legal Defense Team
Jennifer Bonjean said she believes federal prosecutors abused government statutes during the singer’s racketeering trial in Brooklyn.
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A Black Ex-High School Track Coach Alleges His Firing Was a Racially-Motivated Act of Retaliation Against Him
A federal suit against the Connecticut high school claims that Lorenzo Milledge’s issues with administration began after he was spat on by a student in 2020.
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Washington State BLM Demands the Resignation of County Sheriff Over Confrontation with Black Newspaper Carrier
The state’s BLM chapter described the actions of Sheriff Ed Troyer, who is charged with falsely claiming Sedrick Altheimer threatened his life, as ‘malicious.’
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A White Illinois High School Student Was Sentenced After He Advertised His Black Classmate as a ‘Slave’ on Craigslist
He was placed on probation and must serve 100 hours of community service for his actions in 2019.
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U.S. Justice Department Announces New Initiative to Tackle Racially Discriminatory Lending Practices
Despite being illegal, the practice of ‘redlining’ has still managed to harm communities of color for years.
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About 40 Louisiana Dads Formed a Group to Prevent Violence at a Local High School–and It’s Working
Since the “Dads on Duty” formed, there have been no reports of fights at Southwood High School.
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Black Museum Wants to Turn Charlottesville’s Robert E. Lee Statue Into New Artwork
The museum’s proposal has received support from groups on the local and national levels.
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A Louisiana Sheriff’s Deputy Who Repeatedly Slammed a Black Woman’s Head to the Ground Has a History of Excessive Force Lawsuits Against Him
In fact, he’s been named in the most excessive force suits out of any other deputy currently with the department.
