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Legacy of Survival: The Dynamics of the Black Family

Legacy of Survival: The Dynamics of the Black Family explores the evolution of Black family structures how collective strength shaped their survival and identity.
Legacy of Survival: The Dynamics of the Black Family
Legacy of Survival: The Dynamics of the Black Family explores the evolution of Black family structures how collective strength shaped their survival and identity.
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Why Did Black Liberator Tributes Vanish From Margraten Cemetery?

Discover the story behind the removal of Black history panels at Margraten Cemetery and the Dutch resistance to erasing the legacy of African American GIs.
Why Did Black Liberator Tributes Vanish From Margraten Cemetery?
Discover the story behind the removal of Black history panels at Margraten Cemetery and the Dutch resistance to erasing the legacy of African American GIs.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Is San Francisco Tracking You? The Mass Surveillance Lawsuit

A retired teacher sues San Francisco over a mass surveillance dragnet using license plate readers, alleging constitutional violations and illegal data sharing.
Is San Francisco Tracking You? The Mass Surveillance Lawsuit
A retired teacher sues San Francisco over a mass surveillance dragnet using license plate readers, alleging constitutional violations and illegal data sharing.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The Hidden Fight Behind D.C. Street Organizing and Self Rule

Explore the 2025 federal takeover of D.C., the surge in ICE arrests, and how local youth and organizers are fighting for self-rule and statehood.
The Hidden Fight Behind D.C. Street Organizing and Self Rule
Explore the 2025 federal takeover of D.C., the surge in ICE arrests, and how local youth and organizers are fighting for self-rule and statehood.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:44 PM
South Sudanese TPS: Why a Judge Blocked the Sudden Termination

U.S. Judge Angel Kelley halts the termination of TPS for South Sudanese migrants, highlighting legal battles over safety and alleged racial discrimination.
South Sudanese TPS: Why a Judge Blocked the Sudden Termination
U.S. Judge Angel Kelley halts the termination of TPS for South Sudanese migrants, highlighting legal battles over safety and alleged racial discrimination.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Why the February 3 Haitian TPS Deadline Changed Everything

Learn about the February 3, 2026 Haitian TPS deadline and its impact on 353,000 families, work permits, and the U.S. economy as legal protections expire.
Why the February 3 Haitian TPS Deadline Changed Everything
Learn about the February 3, 2026 Haitian TPS deadline and its impact on 353,000 families, work permits, and the U.S. economy as legal protections expire.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Why Portland Police Deadly Force Persists Despite Federal Pressure

Portland's struggle for police reform continues as deadly force persists despite DOJ oversight. Discover why systemic issues and legal gridlock hinder progress.
Why Portland Police Deadly Force Persists Despite Federal Pressure
Portland's struggle for police reform continues as deadly force persists despite DOJ oversight. Discover why systemic issues and legal gridlock hinder progress.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Is the Lincoln Law Reversing Modern DEI Progress?

Explore how the DOJ is using the Civil War-era False Claims Act to target corporate DEI programs, creating significant legal risks for federal contractors.
Is the Lincoln Law Reversing Modern DEI Progress?
Explore how the DOJ is using the Civil War-era False Claims Act to target corporate DEI programs, creating significant legal risks for federal contractors.
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December 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
How Michigan’s federal actions tracker protects state rights today

Michigan's Federal Actions Tracker monitors lawsuits against federal policies to protect civil rights, education funding, and social services for all residents.
How Michigan’s federal actions tracker protects state rights today
Michigan's Federal Actions Tracker monitors lawsuits against federal policies to protect civil rights, education funding, and social services for all residents.
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December 29, 2025 at 6:26 PM
The Toxic Truth Behind the Texas LNG Pollution Lawsuit

Explore the legal battle over Texas LNG pollution. Learn how fenceline communities in Port Arthur fight for environmental justice against the massive export boom.
The Toxic Truth Behind the Texas LNG Pollution Lawsuit
Explore the legal battle over Texas LNG pollution. Learn how fenceline communities in Port Arthur fight for environmental justice against the massive export boom.
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December 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Alabama Voting Access Bill Aims to Help Disabled Voters

Alabama's HB 45 bill aims to protect disabled voters by clarifying legal assistance, challenging the restrictive impact of Senate Bill 1 on absentee voting.
Alabama Voting Access Bill Aims to Help Disabled Voters
Alabama's HB 45 bill aims to protect disabled voters by clarifying legal assistance, challenging the restrictive impact of Senate Bill 1 on absentee voting.
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December 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
US Air Strikes in Nigeria: Why Religious Rhetoric Raises Fear

US airstrikes in Nigeria target ISIL affiliates, but President Trump's religious rhetoric risks deepening sectarian divides and fueling extremist recruitment.
US Air Strikes in Nigeria: Why Religious Rhetoric Raises Fear
US airstrikes in Nigeria target ISIL affiliates, but President Trump's religious rhetoric risks deepening sectarian divides and fueling extremist recruitment.
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December 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Why Florida Educators Are Moving Black History Lessons Outdoors

In response to the Stop WOKE Act, Florida educators like Dr. Marvin Dunn are taking Black history lessons outdoors to bypass classroom censorship and book bans.
Why Florida Educators Are Moving Black History Lessons Outdoors
In response to the Stop WOKE Act, Florida educators like Dr. Marvin Dunn are taking Black history lessons outdoors to bypass classroom censorship and book bans.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Why Louisiana v. Callais Threatens Black Voter Representation

Explore how the Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais could dismantle Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and impact 191 Black legislative seats in the South.
Why Louisiana v. Callais Threatens Black Voter Representation
Explore how the Supreme Court case Louisiana v. Callais could dismantle Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and impact 191 Black legislative seats in the South.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Why Abdoul Aziz Goma Faces Death in a Togolese Prison

UN experts urge Togo to release Abdoul Aziz Goma, an activist near death after years of imprisonment and torture under the long-standing Gnassingbé dynasty.
Why Abdoul Aziz Goma Faces Death in a Togolese Prison
UN experts urge Togo to release Abdoul Aziz Goma, an activist near death after years of imprisonment and torture under the long-standing Gnassingbé dynasty.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:44 PM
The Century-Old Pattern Behind LA Immigration Raid Tactics

A federal lawsuit challenges LA immigration raids and racial profiling tactics that echo a century of history, from the 1930s to the modern Kavanaugh Stop.
The Century-Old Pattern Behind LA Immigration Raid Tactics
A federal lawsuit challenges LA immigration raids and racial profiling tactics that echo a century of history, from the 1930s to the modern Kavanaugh Stop.
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December 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
K’aun Green Settlement: Behind the Headlines

San Jose pays $8 million to K’aun Green after a police shooting revealed systemic failure and racist texts. Explore the story behind this landmark settlement.
K’aun Green Settlement: Behind the Headlines
San Jose pays $8 million to K’aun Green after a police shooting revealed systemic failure and racist texts. Explore the story behind this landmark settlement.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
South Sudan TPS Lawsuit: History Behind the Headlines

Advocates sue DHS to block the termination of South Sudan's TPS. Learn about the legal battle, the humanitarian crisis, and claims of racial discrimination.
South Sudan TPS Lawsuit: History Behind the Headlines
Advocates sue DHS to block the termination of South Sudan's TPS. Learn about the legal battle, the humanitarian crisis, and claims of racial discrimination.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Chicago Police Discipline: A Fight for Transparency

A look at the battle between Chicago's police union and city officials over whether disciplinary hearings for severe misconduct should be public or private.
Chicago Police Discipline: A Fight for Transparency
A look at the battle between Chicago's police union and city officials over whether disciplinary hearings for severe misconduct should be public or private.
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December 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Rankin County Goon Squad History Behind Headlines

Explore the history of the Rankin County Goon Squad, systemic police brutality, the Blue Wave jail scandal, and the ongoing federal fight for accountability.
Rankin County Goon Squad History Behind Headlines
Explore the history of the Rankin County Goon Squad, systemic police brutality, the Blue Wave jail scandal, and the ongoing federal fight for accountability.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Sudan’s Terror Label Push & The Hunger Crisis

Sudan's government seeks a terror label for the RSF amid a catastrophic hunger crisis. Explore the history of the conflict and the push for humanitarian aid.
Sudan’s Terror Label Push & The Hunger Crisis
Sudan's government seeks a terror label for the RSF amid a catastrophic hunger crisis. Explore the history of the conflict and the push for humanitarian aid.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis: History Behind Headlines

Explore the history and economic drivers of Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis following the release of 130 students, from Boko Haram origins to modern banditry.
Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis: History Behind Headlines
Explore the history and economic drivers of Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis following the release of 130 students, from Boko Haram origins to modern banditry.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:12 PM
2026 Immigration Plans: History Behind Headlines

Explore the history behind the 2026 immigration crackdown. Discover how workplace raids and mass deportation policies disproportionately affect Black migrants.
2026 Immigration Plans: History Behind Headlines
Explore the history behind the 2026 immigration crackdown. Discover how workplace raids and mass deportation policies disproportionately affect Black migrants.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Wells Fargo Fake Interviews: A History of Corporate Betrayal

Wells Fargo’s $85M settlement exposes 'fake interviews' used to meet diversity quotas. A deep look at corporate betrayal and the fight for economic justice
Wells Fargo Fake Interviews: A History of Corporate Betrayal
Wells Fargo’s $85M settlement exposes 'fake interviews' used to meet diversity quotas. A deep look at corporate betrayal and the fight for economic justice
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December 22, 2025 at 8:16 PM
EEOC Scrutiny: The History Behind DEI’s Decline

Explore the history of DEI's decline as the EEOC increases scrutiny on corporate diversity programs amid shifting legal precedents and political climates.
EEOC Scrutiny: The History Behind DEI’s Decline
Explore the history of DEI's decline as the EEOC increases scrutiny on corporate diversity programs amid shifting legal precedents and political climates.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
DOJ Sues for Voter Data: Privacy or Politics?

The DOJ is suing for unredacted voter data, sparking concerns over privacy and the historical weaponization against minority communities.
DOJ Sues for Voter Data: Privacy or Politics?
The DOJ is suing for unredacted voter data, sparking concerns over privacy and the historical weaponization against minority communities.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM