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Reverend Al Sharpton (2nd-R) speaks with
Jena 6 Defendant Theo Shaw Becomes A Lawyer

Theo Shaw, one of the Jena 6 defendants, is now a lawyer.
by NewsOne Staff
05.04.19
Celebrity Sightings In Philadelphia - April 02, 2019
Meek Mill And Lawmakers Propose Probation Reform Bill

Philadelphia-bred rapper Meek Mill has teamed up with lawmakers to propose a probation and parole reform bill.
by NewsOne Staff
04.06.19
Gavel and Figure of Justice
Judge Inspires At-Risk Teen To Become A Lawyer

12 years after Carmen Day told Judge Charles Dortch she would become a lawyer if he reduced her probation sentence,…
by NewsOne Staff
02.09.19
Cropped Hands Of Male Prisoner Holding Prison Bars
Group Bails Out Incarcerated Fathers For Father’s Day

The Denver Justice Project and Black Lives Matter 5280 bailed out Black incarcerated men just in time for Father’s Day.
by NewsOne Staff
06.17.18
Public School New Era Party
Juelz Santana Remains In Custody

The rapper is facing serious time.
by NewsOne Staff
03.27.18
Jury Box
'Slow' Black Jurors Excluded From Georgia Trials, Papers…

Racism reared its ugly head.
by Clarissa Hamlin
03.20.18
Philly Fights Cancer: Round 3
John Legend Supports Accelerator Program For Former Inmates

John Legend, New Profit, and Bank of America have joined forces to launch an entrepreneurial accelerator program for former inmates.
by NewsOne Staff
12.10.17
Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year Ceremony 2016
Jay Z To Bail Out Incarcerated Dads

Jay Z will support criminal justice reform organizations in their efforts to bail out incarcerated fathers for Father’s Day.
by NewsOne Staff
06.17.17
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