How plea deals often harm Black men
Behind the constitutional guarantee of trial by jury lies a shadowy reality of American criminal justice: the vast majority of federal criminal cases never reach
May 2, 2025
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Behind the constitutional guarantee of trial by jury lies a shadowy reality of American criminal justice: the vast majority of federal criminal cases never reach
In a powerful demonstration of allyship, filmmaker Tyler Perry intervened when interviewers persistently questioned Janet Jackson about her 2004 Super Bowl performance during what was
Kevin Hunter, former spouse of talk show personality Wendy Williams, has encountered a major setback in his legal battle against the production team behind The
The acclaimed comedian and Academy Award winner Mo’Nique continues her unwavering pursuit of vindication in her prolonged dispute with entertainment titan Tyler Perry. The conflict,
Google has paid $28 million to settle a racial bias lawsuit. This settlement represents one of the largest racial discrimination payouts in the tech industry,
The Missouri attorney general has filed a lawsuit against coffee behemoth Starbucks, claiming that the national chain’s workforce has become too female and “less White.”
The Fast & Furious star Tyrese Gibson’s legal journey against Home Depot reached its conclusion on Jan. 27, 2025, marking the end of a contentious
In a significant pivot that mirrors recent moves by other corporate giants, McDonald’s announced on Jan. 8 it would sunset several of its diversity initiatives,
A Virginia landlord has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for a series of heinous crimes against his Black tenants, including racial harassment and
Ohio passed a surprise law last Thursday allowing Ohio police departments to charge the public up to $75 an hour for police body cam footage.
A recent lawsuit has brought to light disturbing allegations against a teacher at Eldred Junior Senior High School in rural New York. The case centers
In a significant legal development, two medical scholarship programs are facing lawsuits from a nonprofit organization known as Do No Harm. This group, which positions
In a troubling incident that has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, a Black couple from Jacksonville, Florida, Raymond and Nekeeya Brewster, is taking legal
A recent incident at Bloor Optical in Toronto has ignited a firestorm of discussion on social media, particularly TikTok, after a white employee was filmed
A 71-year-old Black woman, Euxucina “Zeana” Girton, has filed a federal lawsuit against Walmart, alleging wrongful termination and discrimination based on race and gender. The
On Nov. 20, 2024, Mary Louis, a Black woman, achieved a significant legal victory when she was awarded a $2.2 million settlement in her lawsuit
The credit system has a long history of inequity, particularly affecting Black Americans. A recent study by Varo Bank highlights the persistent disparities faced by
Keke Palmer has accused a “Scream Queens” co-star of making a racist remark on set. The hit show, which ran from 2015 to 2016, was
In a bold move challenging systemic workplace discrimination, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the Mississippi State Senate for allegedly paying
A routine lawn care service appointment captured on social media has sparked crucial discussions about the obstacles Black entrepreneurs continue to face while building generational
