A Washington state woman was charged with a hate crime after allegedly trying to pin an assault on a Black and Hispanic teenager she reportedly shouted racial slurs and insults at. Jennifer Vincent faces a malicious harassment charge with a hate crime designation, fourth-degree assault, and resisting arrest for the Oct. 25 incident. Jennifer Vincent...
As the 2024 presidential election approaches, the term “October Surprise” is taking on new meaning in Virginia. This phrase typically refers to unexpected political events that can sway election outcomes, and this year, it encapsulates the controversy surrounding the recent voter purge in the Commonwealth. The Virginia chapter of the NAACP is stepping up to...
Motorists heading westbound on state Highway 16 in Newark, Ohio, will no longer have to explain to their kids or elderly mothers why the vice president of the United States is being shown on her knees, tongue protruding, her intentions clear to most people of a certain age. A representative for the billboard company that...
The tragic murder of Trayvon Martin in 2012 by George Zimmerman marked a pivotal moment in American society, igniting a national conversation about race, justice and the role of social media in activism. This incident, reminiscent of the Rodney King and O.J. Simpson cases in the 1990s, polarized public opinion and highlighted the deep racial...
Deontae Faison, a 35-year Black father of two, was trying to enjoy a picnic at the park in Oakland with a friend when he was confronted by police over expired tags on the car they had arrived in. The car belonged to his friend, a white woman, but East Bay Regional Parks police officer Jonathan...
In the past decade, the landscape of American politics has been significantly reshaped by the tireless efforts of activists advocating for racial justice. One prominent figure in this movement is Cori Bush, who transitioned from grassroots activism to serving as a congresswoman in Missouri. Her office is adorned with photographs of families who have suffered...
Once again, a Black citizen called the police for help, only for the police to show up and kill him. This time, it was Elroy Clarke, a 42-year-old Black man who had called the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office in Florida for help removing a tenant who was acting disorderly. Elroy Clarke called sheriff’s deputies for...