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‘Vigilante’ Neighbor Who Shot and Killed Unarmed Black Man In Emotional Distress Claims Self Defense; Family Demands Accountability In Lawsuit As No Charges Have Been Filed: ‘A Clear Injustice’
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‘Vigilante’ Neighbor Who Shot and Killed Unarmed Black Man In Emotional Distress Claims Self Defense; Family Demands Accountability In Lawsuit As No Charges Have Been Filed: ‘A Clear Injustice’

The family of a Chicago-area assistant principal who was shot and killed in his apartment building last year by one of his neighbors filed a lawsuit alleging negligence and wrongful death. No one was ever criminally charged in the death of Abnerd Joseph, who was the assistant principal at Intrinsic High School in downtown Chicago....

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The impact of small business concerns on the 2024 presidential election

As the 2024 Presidential Election approaches, the small business community is poised to play a pivotal role in determining the next occupant of the White House. With 96% of small business owners reporting a likelihood to vote, their collective voice could sway the outcome. Yet, a substantial 20% remain undecided, signaling an opportunity for candidates...

‘Textbook Case of a Self-Hating Black Man’: Clarence Thomas Sparks Controversy with Critique of School Desegregation Ruling, Board v. Brown
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‘Textbook Case of a Self-Hating Black Man’: Clarence Thomas Sparks Controversy with Critique of School Desegregation Ruling, Board v. Brown

Amid last week’s 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education U.S. Supreme Court ruling, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas recently expressed a potent critique of the ruling that ended racial segregation in schools, resulting in many critics denouncing him on social media. Thomas, the Black conservative who currently is the longest-serving justice...

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Addressing police violence with Helping Families Heal Act

In a significant move to support families affected by police violence, Representative Cori Bush, alongside other Democratic Representatives, has reintroduced the Helping Families Heal Act. This legislation, first proposed in September 2022, coincides with what would have been Michael Brown’s 28th birthday, a young Black man whose death at the hands of police sparked a...

Missouri Judge Rules Black Teen Involved In Viral Fight Will Not Be Tried As An Adult, Going Against Wishes of Kaylee Gain’s Family: ‘Went Way Overboard’
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Missouri Judge Rules Black Teen Involved In Viral Fight Will Not Be Tried As An Adult, Going Against Wishes of Kaylee Gain’s Family: ‘Went Way Overboard’

The Missouri teenager who was captured on video slamming another girl’s head into the concrete during a fight will be tried as a juvenile despite previous calls for her to face charges in adult court. Maurnice DeClue, 15, has been in a juvenile detention facility since March 9 following the altercation that left Kaylee Gain,...