Florida lawmakers have reportedly agreed to review the state’s dangerous Stand Your Ground laws. Their decisions comes after widespread outcry from community members, celebrities, and political figures; and most notably after weeks of protests from the amazing Dream Defenders.
BYP100’s Kai M. Green pens a short essay emphasizing the urgency of Black and People of Color Freedom Struggles NOW! The title sums it up: “If our Freedom is Criminal, We Must Change the Laws.”
A great article in Ebony Magazine delves into the much-talked about Trayvon’s Law; legislation proposed and currently being fought for by the NAACP, the Dream Defenders, and many others.
During an appearance on the Ricky Smiley show last week, Rachel Jeantel expressed her desire to become a lawyer.
Dionne Warwick has joined Stevie Wonder, announcing that she will not perform in states with “Stand Your Ground” laws.
Perhaps you’ll recall the tragic shooting of Jordan Davis, who was gunned down in a parking lot after arguing with Michael Dunn (pictured above) over the volume of the music he was listening to with his friends.
In the wake of the George Zimmerman trial, the Congressional Black Caucus have prepared a set of bills that will address racial profiling, stand your ground laws, and promote better training for neighborhood watch volunteers.
President Obama’s official statement on the George Zimmerman verdict maintains that the legal process has run its course, and that it is now time for peaceful reflection.
Illinois has passed our nation’s final concealed-carry law – just before a July 9th federal deadline. It passed despite a veto from Gov. Pat Quinn, who pointed to the horrific gun violence crisis in Chicago as reason enough for striking down such legislation.
Kevin Clash, the puppeteer known for voicing Sesame Street’s Elmo, got some good news today. A judge has thrown out three lawsuits claiming that Clash had committed sexual abuse:
The Supreme Court has thrown out a lower court’s ruling blocking a Texas voter ID bill and redistricting plans for being discriminatory.
22 year-old Cortlan Wickliff will become the youngest African American to graduate from Harvard Law School.
