U.S. Capitol In Washington

Where's Police Reform? Cops Keep Getting Away With…

Despite promised policing reform, delays continue as the legislation —viewed by many as a compromise — could be softened in…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
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Lil Nas X Wants To End Cash Bail

With his latest single, "Industry Baby," the rapper launched a fundraiser for The Bail Project to raise money and awareness…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
#TheBlackBallot Alvin Bragg and Eric Adams with Al Sharpton at NAN HQ

Two Black Men Are Poised To Lead NYC

Alvin Bragg and Eric Adams joined Rev. Al Sharpton at the National Action Network's Saturday rally, reflecting on their respective…
by Anoa Changa
05.20.73
Joel Caston

DC Inmate Wins Office In Historic Election

Elected during a special election, Caston becomes the first person to hold the seat of Ward 7 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner…
by Anoa Changa
01.01.70
She was convicted of illegal voting, but thatâs not why she might be going to prison

Texas Appeals Court Will Hear 'Illegal Voting' Case

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals agreed to review the conviction of Crystal Mason, a mom and grandmother sentenced to…
by Charise Frazier
04.05.34
Across The U.S. Voters Flock To The Polls On Election Day

Weed, Voting Rights Are The 'Other' Election Winners

Civil rights advocates were delivered good news from final results in certain statewide elections that have provided somewhat of a…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
01.01.70
The Black Ballot Criminal Justice Reform panel discussion

NewsOne's 'The Black Ballot' Tackles Criminal Justice Reform

This installment of NewsOne's The Black Ballot panel conversation features Yemi Adegbonmire, General Counsel at The Bail Project, Jamila T.…
by NewsOne Staff
09.06.21
(FILE) Rihanna's Charity Donates $5 Million for Global Coronavirus COVID-19 Pandemic Relief. Rihanna...

Rihanna, Big Sean Lead Detroit COVID-19 Relief Efforts

Big Sean and Rihanna teamed up to donate to COVID-19 relief efforts in Detroit.
by NewsOne Staff
12.03.47
LA Premiere Of Cirque Du Soleil's "Volta"

Common’s Nonprofit Launches #WeMatterToo Campaign Amid COVID-19

Common’s nonprofit has launched a criminal justice reform campaign to address the spread of COVID-19 in correctional facilities.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
op-ed Major Cities In The U.S. Adjust To Restrictive Coronavirus Measures

Why Pandemic Should Bring Major Criminal Justice Reform

The COVID-19 pandemic provides an opportunity that may not present itself again in the near term: to reimagine policing without…
by Tom Nolan
01.15.29
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The Coronavirus Is Reportedly In Bill Cosby's Prison

The comedian is apart of the larger conversation to incarceration issues.
by Royce Dunmore
01.01.70
Kalief Browder's grave

A Timeline Of Criminal Justice Reform In America

There are five issues of criminal justice reform that have long needed attention.
by NewsOne Staff
04.10.00
Tyler Perry Visits LinkedIn

Tyler Perry Extends Job Offer To Former Inmate

Tyler Perry extended a job offer to a former inmate who was unjustly impacted by drug laws.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
2019 Brandweek Brand Genius Awards Gala

John Legend Helps Ex-Inmates Step Into Entrepreneurship

John Legend is on a mission to help ex-inmates step into entrepreneurship.
by NewsOne Staff
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President Trump Speaks At White House Prison Reform Summit

Van Jones Slammed By Trump

Well, this is what happens when you defend a racist. They eventually turn on you.
by NewsOne Staff
11.07.86
African American mother and her daughter.

#FreeBlackMamas Bails Out Black Moms For Mother’s Day

The #FreeBlackMamas initiative is posting bail for Black mothers so they can be reunited with their families in time for…
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
Viacom Summer TCA

T.I., Georgia Church Bails Out Individuals For Easter

Rapper T.I. teamed up with the New Birth Missionary Baptist Church to bail out nonviolent offenders for Easter.
by NewsOne Staff
11.16.51
Daily Camera Archives

Courts Blocked From Suspending Driver's Licenses

San Francisco Superior Court cleared 88,000 suspended driver’s license cases for certain people who failed to appear in traffic court.
by nigelroberts1
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Democrat Presidential Candidates Attend Building Trades Unions Conference

Kamala Harris 'Regrets' Truancy Law

Sen. Kamala Harris said she regrets the truancy law she promoted in California.
by nigelroberts1
06.16.51
President Trump Delivers His First State of The Union Address To Joint Session of Congress

Meet Trump's 3 Black Guests For His SOTU

Meet Trump's three African-American guests for his 2019 State of the Union address.
by NewsOne Staff
01.01.70
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