Events

Jair Bolsonaro sworn in as Brazil’s President, increasing the number of far-right demagogues globally

Netflix pulls episode of ‘Patriot Act’ critical of Saudi government at their request, draws criticism

Saudis under fire for using child soldiers from Darfur, offering money for them to fight in Yemen

Organizers of California Women’s March cancel event over concerns that it’s ‘too white’

France’s investigation into attack that prompted the Rwandan genocide is finally ended

Recently sworn-in Puebla, Mexico Governor Martha Erika Alonso dies in helicopter crash

ICE dumps 200 migrants at El Paso bus station, leaving them in the cold with no money or shelter

Hungary is in revolt over a draconian overtime bill workers are calling a “slave law”

Parents outraged as New Orleans votes to become the first major city in America with an all charter school system

ICE facility maintained by GEO Group is blocking access to lawyers for detained immigrants

Betsy DeVos to roll back school racial discrimination rules enacted by the Obama administration

Google CEO finally grilled by Congress over data & censorship, but conservatives try to make it all about them

PEN America is suing Trump for his attacks on the press

Ex-Green Beret admits political assassination plot by UAE and American soldiers

Malaysia to abolish the death penalty, drawing praise from the human rights groups

Texas invalidates 2,400 online voter registration forms ahead of midterms based on vague law

Time’s Up hires WNBA President Lisa Borders as its first president and CEO

Four suspected white supremacists charged for actions during Charlottesville riots

Marches in NY, D.C. call for emphasis on the rights of Black women to overturn status quo

Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum targeted by racist robocalls after GOP challenger’s monkey comments

Louisiana State Police accused of circulating white supremacist propaganda in lawsuit

Verizon throttled data while firefighters responded to wildfire, highlighting danger of Net Neutrality repeal

DACA protections for immigrant youth may head to SCOTUS after conservative judge’s ruling

Inmates in at least 17 states begin massive labor strike, calling conditions modern-day slavery

Supplies meant for Puerto Ricans suffering hurricane aftermath found abandoned

The first ever WakandaCon offered Black sanctuary in an unexpectedly emotional experience

Jordan Peele buys out theater to support ‘Sorry to Bother You,’ fanning more ‘Get Out’ comparisons

Ethiopia and Eritrea end 20 year conflict with peace summit

Black nerds unite: Blerd City Con is coming to New York!

The FCC continues its war on internet access for Native Americans

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