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U.N. panel says Israel committed war crimes in killing Palestinians during protests last year
According to Reuters, U.N. investigators say that Israel’s security forces may have committed war crimes as well as crimes against humanity when they wounded more than 6,100 Palestinians and killed 189 during protests in Gaza last year.
NC elections board unanimously votes to allow fight of ICE’s voter records subpoena
North Carolina’s elections board recently voted unanimously to allow the state Attorney General to fight subpoenas of voting records issued by ICE and the Trump administration.
Kaepernick’s case against the NFL moving forward after arbitrator denies summary judgment request
Colin Kaepernick, the 49er’s quarterback famous for kneeling during the anthem to protest police brutality, just secured a legal win over the National Football League (NFL) today. Kaepernick’s allegations the NFL colluded to deny him a contract because of his protest will be given a formal hearing after an NFL arbitrator refused the league’s request to […]
What do we need for a new freedom?: A proudly fat, disabled, bisexual enby’s vision for #Juneteenth
By Denarii Grace Some days I wonder if the work that I do is worth it. On the surface, Black artists/cultural workers, healers, teachers and activists who live most on the margins have the least to gain in their lines of work. And in a society based on the allure of social and financial capital, […]
As the FCC’s Net Neutrality repeal goes into effect, states issue lawsuits to fight internet deregulation
Yesterday, the Federal Communications Commission’s repeal of Net Neutrality, a set of internet regulations to ensure equitable treatment of data, officially went into effect. As many politicians repeated criticisms of FCC chairman Ajit Pai for the unpopular repeal, several states have taken legal steps to protect Net Neutrality from nationwide deregulations.
Judge says a bar refusing service to Trump supporters is not “outrageous” conduct
In early April 2018, a New York City judge ruled in favor of a bar, The Happiest Hour, which had been taken to court for throwing out Trump supporters. The judge stated that while the law protects against religious discrimination, it says nothing on political discrimination.
Urban planning pioneer Toni Griffin wins award after subverting rules to highlight segregation
Toni Griffin, a leading visionary in the field of architecture and design, recently won the Design Competition for Chouteau Greenway in St. Louis despite subverting the intended aims of the competition. Griffin’s proposal was inclusive of streets and pathways populated by historically marginalized people, connecting them and their neighborhoods to the landmark Gateway Arch which sits […]
Supreme Court: Colorodo shop can’t be forced to serve gay couple, but ruling may not apply to similar cases
On Monday, June 4th the Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of a Colorado baker, Jack Phillips—owner of the Masterpiece Cakeshop—who refused to make a wedding cake for a gay couple in a landmark case. The case received nationwide coverage and fiery responses from both LGBT advocacy groups and Republican senators.
Education Department wants to protect predatory student loan collectors
According to a new report from NPR, the U.S. Department of Education is arguing in an internal document that loan servicers should be protected from state rules that are harder on the companies than existing federal law. The internal memo has not been officially released, but it follows several moves which seem to align the […]
Scholars for Social Justice launches with Twitter chat addressing violence against marginalized communities
In conjunction with the official launch of Scholars for Social Justice, the organization will be hosting a Twitter chat on Feb. 13th beginning at 7 PM CST/8 PM EST. The chat will be moderated by Jenn Jackson and will feature BYP 100’s Charlene Carruthers, Black Youth Project’s Cathy Cohen, Alvaro Huerta, Barbara Ransby, C. Riley […]
Where were internet access crusaders when Facebook stopped Korryn Gaines from streaming cops murdering her?
On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission finally delivered its long-expected and devastating death knell to Obama-era Net Neutrality rules—policies supposedly put in place to ensure the internet remained on a level playing field with access equity. The repeal is likely to further impede the work of digital organizers for social justice and exacerbate economic disparities […]
Malcolm X’s daughters are launching a clothing line!
The daughters of Malcolm X are launching a clothing line that they hope will keep his legacy and revolutionary spirit alive. Qubililah, Ilaysah, Attalliah, Malikah, Malaak, and Gamillah Lumumba Shabazz are working with technology company Hingento to create the clothing line, which is intended to honor the 12 principles of their father, the legendary Black […]