Department Of Justice Asked By Urban League Of Louisiana To Open Investigation Into Bogalusa Police Department
The National Urban League and Urban League of Louisiana sent a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) expressing concerns over the...
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Governor Gavin Newsom Agrees To $489 Million Contract For California Highway Patrol
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has faced significant challenges in filling its ranks, with about one in six positions vacant last...
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300,000 People A Year Are Victims To Police Force Nationwide & The Numbers Are Rising
A new database launched by Mapping Police Violence reveals that U.S. police use force on at least 300,000 people annually, injuring about...
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 5: The Possibilities Black & Brown Youth Can Have Within The Tech Industry
In this Know Your Rights Camp Podcast episode, hosts Tat Wza and Mariella Regalado interview Antoine “Antoine Digital” Patton, a...
- 3 days ago
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Former Sheriff Deputy Eddie Duran Charged WIth Manslaughter For The Death Of Roger Fortson
Former Okaloosa County deputy Eddie Duran, 38, has been charged with manslaughter for the May 3 shooting of 23-year-old Roger Fortson, a...
- 3 days ago
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Former Inglewood Police Officer Caught By FBI Making Drug Deal With Stolen Evidence Sentenced
In 2021, John Abel Baca, an Inglewood police officer and the department’s union representative, was caught on an FBI sting operation...
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FDA Questioned By Congresswomen About Delay In Hair-Strengthening Chemical Ban
Reps. Ayanna Pressley, Shontel Brown, and Nydia Velazquez are demanding answers from the FDA about its delays in proposing a ban on hair...
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"Gail Perry-Mason: Detroit’s Godmother Empowers Youth with Love & Financial Wisdom at Know Your Rights Camp"
Gail Perry-Mason, affectionately known as the Godmother of #Detroit, invests in both finances and people. Raised by the community, she...
- 6 days ago
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Texas Rookie Officer Shoots Man Inside His Own Home Without Warning for Holding Legally Owned Firearm While Checking Who Was Outside
Austin Police Officer Gabriel Walker Prado faces a lawsuit after shooting Avelino Medel II, a 31-year-old man, inside his apartment while...
- 6 days ago
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 4: Why Art Serves As The Future Of Activism In Black & Brown Communities
In the Know Your Rights Camp Podcast episode, host Sean Tory interviews Detroit-based artist, designer, and entrepreneur Rick Williams...
- 7 days ago
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City To Pay $390,000 To Settle Police Brutality Lawsuit Against Officers
The Syracuse Common Council approved settlements totaling $390,000 for two police brutality cases from a 2016 incident in Armory Square....
- 7 days ago
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Armond Rashad Inspires Detroit Youth: Health & Wellness with a Purpose at Know Your Rights Camp
Armond Rashad, a native Detroiter and owner of Jabs Gym, passionately presented on health and wellness at the Know Your Rights Camp,...
- Sep 4
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Advocacy Group Says That NYC Has Spent $82 Million On Police Misconduct Lawsuits This Year
According to the Legal Aid Society, the city has paid over $82 million in police misconduct lawsuits this year, a 61% increase from the...
- Sep 4
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New Survey Shows LGBTQ+ People Have High Rates Of Harassment, Abuse & Distrust By Police
The LGBTQ community's relationship with police has been historically strained, marked by incidents such as raids on gay bars throughout...
- Sep 3
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Jeff Landry Enacts Controversial Voter Registration Protocol Allegedly Fueled by Racial Motives Ahead of 2024 Presidential Election
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has announced new measures to tighten voter registration protocols ahead of the 2024 presidential...
- Sep 3
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Confederate Memorial Replaced With Statue Of John Lewis
A 12-foot-tall bronze statue of John Lewis, the iconic civil rights leader and congressman, was installed in front of the DeKalb County...
- Sep 3
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KYRC Podcast Season 4 Episode 3: Overcoming The Challenges Black & Brown Youth Face When Trying To Get Into College
This latest episode in the Know Your Rights Podcast features host Sean Tory who interviews Cyekeia Lee and Mariela Regalado about their...
- Sep 2
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Decades later, Delbert Africa's Surrender Remains A Powerful Symbol Of Racism In The US And The Enduring Struggle Of Black Victimhood
On August 8, 1978, Philadelphia police surrounded a house occupied by the MOVE organization, a controversial and predominantly Black...
- Sep 2
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Latinos & Native Americans More Likely To Be Killed By The Police According To New Data
Latinos and Native Americans are disproportionately affected by police violence, often being much younger at the time of their deaths...
- Sep 2
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Antoine Patton Inspires Detroit Youth: From Incarceration to Tech Innovator at Know Your Rights Camp
Antoine Patton, also known as @Antoine.Digital, passionately presented the power of technology at the Know Your Rights Camp. He shared...
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