Book bans on books by Black authors and about the Black experience are a threat to the reading development of Black children, and it is important to ensure that our children have the right to read great works by Black authors and about Black history and culture.
Category: Civil Rights
Posted inCivil Rights
Finding the right balance: Addressing organized retail theft while upholding civil liberties
Assemblymember Tina McKinnor is urging caution in passing AB 1990, a bill that would allow law enforcement officers to make warrantless arrests for shoplifting offenses, as it could potentially infringe on civil liberties and lead to negative consequences.
Posted inBlack History
Ben Crump announces lawsuit against big pharma on behalf of Henrietta Lacks family
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and attorney Christopher Seeger have filed a lawsuit on behalf of the family of Henrietta Lacks against Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., Novartis Gene Therapies Inc., Viatris Inc. and Mylan Pharmaceuticals for the wrongful and unauthorized commercialization of her cells.
Posted inStop Killing Us
Ten years later, Mike Brown case propels U.S. police brutality to international stage
The Brown family appeared before the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights to seek justice for Michael Brown, who was shot dead by former police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, MO, in 2014, and to call for an independent investigation into his death and the implementation of key U.S. legislation.
Posted inWord In Black
Rev. Barber calls for justice and questions Trump’s idolatry
Religious leaders from various faiths gathered in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. to demand justice for the poor, calling for equality in pay, housing, voting rights, public safety, and health care.
Posted inCivil Rights
Historic victory for Black farmers: $2 billion in relief payments announced
After decades of advocacy, Black farmers are now receiving payments from the $2.2 billion Discrimination Financial Assistance Program, a victory that marks a significant step towards addressing racial discrimination in USDA farm lending practices.
Posted inCivil Rights
Racial reckoning comes to Maryland’s Eastern Shore
Black voters in Wicomico County and the Town of Federalsburg are challenging discriminatory election structures in order to secure fair representation and end racial injustices.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Mayor Bowser celebrates legacy of legendary civil rights leader John Lewis
D.C. leaders gathered to celebrate the John Lewis National Day of Commemoration and Action, honoring the civil rights leader’s legacy and emphasizing the importance of voting and statehood for the District.
Posted inObituaries
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a champion for racial justice, criminal justice and human rights, has died at the age of 74 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Posted inCivil Rights
ACLU warns of threats to civil liberties under potential 2nd Trump administration
The ACLU has released a memo detailing the dangers posed by a potential second Trump administration, including the exploitation of executive powers to spy on Americans and target political opponents, and outlined a roadmap to combat these threats.
Posted inU.S. Government
HUD and The Appraisal Foundation forge historic deal to tackle racial inequity in real estate appraisal
HUD has announced an historic conciliation agreement with The Appraisal Foundation to address systemic racial disparities in the real estate appraisal profession, aiming to dismantle discriminatory barriers and promote greater diversity and equity in the industry.
Posted inTV and Film
D.C. activists vouch for statehood as ‘51st State’ documentary premieres at D.C./DOX Film Festival
A documentary called “51st State” was premiered at the D.C./DOX Film Festival, highlighting the fight for statehood in the nation’s capital and the need for representation for the District of Columbia’s 700,000 residents.