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In this week’s episode of Le[e]gal Brief, Lee Merritt, Esq., explains several legal avenues you can use to pushback against rights violations by ICE.
For Black folks, masked men with guns, arbitrary detention, children seized, bodies made disposable, and law operating as spectacle rather than protection have never been unthinkable.
The lawsuit, filed shortly after Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent, gained urgency after Alex Pretti was killed on Saturday.
Alex Pretti was gunned down by ICE agents while trying to protect a woman an agent had pushed to the ground and started pepper-spraying.
Revolutionary freedom fighter Angela Davis has had plenty to say — and write — about Black feminism and prison abolitionism.
In a recent House Financial Services Committee hearing, Rep. Al Green exposed HUD Secretary Scott Turner for upholding white supremacy.
Video posted to Facebook shows multiple ICE agents tackling a man and dragging him to the ground, beating and subsequently shooting him.
For Black people, award shows are like elections; we hope for the best but prepare for the worst, and the upcoming Oscars are no exception.
The White House posted an image of Nekima Levy Armstrong in which they made it appear she was crying when she was arrested on Thursday.
Once again, our right to fair representation and exercise of political power hangs in the balance as the Supreme Court considers the future of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
The Bison ONE Newsroom is a groundbreaking, first-of-its-kind partnership between a national media corporation and an HBCU journalism program—a partnership that honors the power of HBCUs as incubators of cultural and political transformation.
<b><i>The Covfefe Chronicles with Dr. Stacey Patton</i></b> is where America’s chaos meets unflinching commentary. Hosted by award-winning journalist and author Dr. Stacey Patton, this podcast cuts through the noise with sharp analysis, biting humor, and unapologetic truth-telling about race, culture, politics, and power. Each episode peels back the headlines to expose the double standards, lies, and historical amnesia shaping our current moment. If you’re tired of sanitized punditry and craving clarity with edge, The Covfefe Chronicles will give you the context and candor mainstream media won’t touch.
There is a ghost roaming the halls of Pickens County Museum in South Carolina and his name is Willie Earle.
Muhammad Ali's legacy as a trailblazing athlete and civil rights icon is honored with a historic U.S. Postal Service stamp.
From adaptations of games like “Fallout” and “Cyberpunk 2077,” to a dark comedy from rapper Vince Staples, here's what's worth binging.
Ryan Coogler and Spike Lee got together to discuss Denzel Washington, Michael B. Jordan, and the power of movies.
With New York now the latest Blue state to enter the nationwide redistricting battle, Democrats could potentially net another House seat.
The map will be submitted to the Grand Assembly, where the Democratic majority are divided on pursuing a mid-decade redistricting effort.
Virginia’s redistricting effort is somewhat of a Hail Mary, considering it has to pass twice through the Grand Assembly and be put to a public vote.
The Trump admin wants to reset the standards by which we judge our very reality by rolling back civil rights protections and enforcement.
The Baton Rouge police have a troubling history with Raheem Howard, after an officer fired at him in 2018 and falsely claimed Howard shot first.
Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights attorney and social justice activist and organizer, was arrested along with two others for Sunday's protest.
Hezekiah Watkins was only 13 years old when he was arrested with several other Freedom Riders at a Greyhound Bus Station for “breach of peace.”
The universal child care plan introduced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul would be implemented over several years.
The 19 monks, led by Bhikkhu Pannakara, began their journey Oct. 26 at the Huong Dao Vipassana Bhavana Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
The incident happened during a Minneapolis town hall where Rep. Ilhan Omar was hosting to speak about ICE with community members.
Greg Bovino has been sent back to El Centro, California, where he's expected to retire soon, and Kristi Noem is facing calls for impeachment.
Florida Democrat Rep. Maxwell Frost was attacked by a man who told Frost he would be deported while attending the Sundance Film Festival.
Congress allowed COVID-era ACA subsidies to expire last year, resulting in monthly health insurance premiums doubling for millions of Americans.
ICE’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota has led to several lawsuits against the agency, including one seeking to halt the crackdown in the state.
The incident comes just three days after Border Patrol agents in Minnesota shot and killed Alex Pretti during an ICE operation in Minneapolis.
Tax refunds may be bigger in 2025 due to new deductions, including SALT, standard, senior, car loan, tips, and overtime pay.
Dr. Janell Green-Smith Dr. Janell Green-Smith, widely known as the “Loc’d Midwife,” was a respected nurse-midwife and tireless advocate for Black maternal health. She dedicated her life to ensuring Black mothers were heard, protected, and given the quality care they deserve. Her work exposed systemic issues in healthcare while offering real solutions rooted in compassion […]
Kanye West says he’s "committed to accountability, treatment, and meaningful change" and is not trying to excuse any of his actions.
Tensions over ICE funding escalate as Dems oppose DHS budget over fatal shootings, threatening gov't shutdown
The National Park Service began removing a slavery memorial at the President’s House in Philadelphia in compliance with Trump's Executive Order.
While Kobe Bryant’s net worth grew immensely during his lifetime, one of his biggest financial successes came, sadly, after he passed away.