Marissa Alexander will be granted a new trial and while this is great news for the woman sentenced to 20 years in prison, her supporters are demanding more. Some in favor of Alexander’s freedom aren’t quite convinced that another trial will yield fair results.
17-year-old Kendrick Johnson’s death remains a mystery. As a result, the Valdosta, Ga., sheriff’s department closed the case, but new evidence shows the death was not an accident.
The family of Jack Lamar Roberson never thought that he would be gunned down by police when they sought medical attention for the diabetic. But that’s exactly what happened when an ambulance was called for Roberson.
Things are looking up for a Tennessee waitress who received a racial slur instead of a tip on the job. Toni Jenkins works at Red Lobster in Cool Springs. A few weeks ago, someone wrote the N-word on a receipt at her table. Instead of sweeping the incident under the rug, Jenkins went public.
Dear black men, YOU matter. That’s what the latest viral campaign is seeking to remind men of color of. The Your Life Matters campaign was created in response to the George Zimmerman verdict in July. It’s goal is “to communicate to young black men that their lives have value.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and a group of organizers are pushing a campaign to highlight the importance of ending the violence. Emotional Justice Unplugged, Chicago Taskforce on Violence Against Girls & Women and Free Marissa Now will host @31forMarissa.
Last week, we reported that Marissa Alexander would get a new trial. The Florida mother of three was sentenced to 20 years for firing a warning shot over the head of her abusive husband. Republicans in the state have filed a bill supported by the NRA that would grant those who fire warning shots immunity.
The man accused of slapping a crying baby on a Delta Airlines plane is set to go on trial Thursday. Joe Rickey Hundley is charged with misdemeanor simple assault for allegedly hitting a 19-month-old boy during a flight in February.
The George Zimmerman verdict shook the black population, striking a massive blow to our hope. It also sparked activism in our communities in protest of the ruling. Ciara Allen and Anique Hameed are the masterminds behind “The Mountaintop,” a project that seeks to empower young black men and women to speak out.
Officials are discovering more details that could lead to a motive in the shooting death of a Louisiana pastor. Pastor Ronald Harris was killed in front of his congregation on Friday evening by 53-year-old Woodrow Karey. Information about the pastor and his relationship with Karey’s wife has emerged.
A fifth man has been charged in connection to a mass shooting that injured 13 people including a 3-year-old child. David Logan, 22, was arrested Wednesday and charged with unlawful use of a weapon and obstructing justice.
Legendary baseball player Sammy Sosa is looking light these days.We’re not referring to the star’s weight either. A recent picture of Sosa surfaced when he appeared on television in Panama the other day. Viewers immediately took to social media noting the athlete’s lighter complexion.
