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KYRC App Expands To Support Immigrants’ Rights With State-by-State Guide
“The Know Your Rights Camp app is the next logical step in making sure our organization becomes a bridge for providing Black and Brown...
Jan 28, 20251 min read


Prisoners Are Deemed Too Dangerous For Parole Are Working At McDonald’s For Below Minimum Wage
Alabama’s prison labor system faces scrutiny after a deadly van crash exposed widespread issues tied to inmate work programs. Jake Jones,...
Jan 27, 20252 min read


McDonald's, Meta, Walmart & More Remove DEI Programs
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, recently announced significant changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)...
Jan 27, 20252 min read


DOJ Report Exposes Tulsa Race Massacre as Coordinated Attack With Government & Acknowledges Systematic Role of Local Police
The Department of Justice (DoJ) released a landmark report on Friday detailing the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921. This new investigation...
Jan 26, 20252 min read


Students Give Up Saturdays To Learn Black History Lessons Banned From Their Schools
Florida’s approach to teaching Black history has left many students and families seeking education outside public schools. Charlene...
Jan 24, 20252 min read


Uvalde Cop’s Claim Of Not Being Responsible For Putting Children In Danger During School Shooting Rejected By Judge
Two former Uvalde school police officers, Pete Arredondo, 52, and Adrian Gonzales, 51, are set to stand trial in October 2025 over their...
Jan 24, 20252 min read


Family Of Black Teenager Randall Adjessom Sues City For Shooting That Killed Him During A No-Knock Raid
Randall Adjessom, a 16-year-old from Mobile, Alabama, was fatally shot by SWAT officers during a predawn, no-knock raid on November 13,...
Jan 23, 20252 min read


Lawyer Donald Tamaki Won Reparations For Japanese Americans & Wants To Do The Same For Black Americans
Donald Tamaki initially hesitated when asked to join California’s Reparations Task Force, questioning his role as someone who is not...
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Mother Of Handcuffed 11-Year-Old Black Girl Falsely Accused Of Stealing Car Speaks Out
The Onondaga County Sheriff's Office released a detailed timeline explaining the events leading to the detention of an 11-year-old girl...
Jan 22, 20252 min read


Ben Crump Files First Wrongful Death Lawsuit On Behalf Of Evelyn McClendon Who Died In The Eaton Fire
High-profile civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the family of Evelyn McClendon, a 59-year-old longtime Altadena resident who...
Jan 21, 20252 min read


Black Middle School Girl Leads $11.5 Million Project To Build School Air Filter
Eniola Shokunbi, a student with presidential ambitions, is already making a significant impact in her local community by championing...
Jan 21, 20252 min read


House Passes Bill That Critics Argue Will Punish Non-Profits That Donald Trump Opposes Once He’s In Office
The US House of Representatives passed HR 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, with a 219-184...
Jan 20, 20251 min read


Abran Maldonado Empowers Youth at Know Your Rights Camp: Exploring AI Innovation and Representation
Abran Maldonado, co-founder of Create Labs and OpenAI ambassador, presented at the Know Your Rights Camp on the potential of generative...
Jan 18, 20251 min read


House Passes Bill That Critics Argue Will Punish Non-Profits That Donald Trump Opposes Once He’s In Office
The US House of Representatives passed HR 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, with a 219-184...
Jan 17, 20251 min read


Charges Against OKC Police Officer For Excessive Force Against 71-Year-Old Lich Vu Dismissed By Attorney General
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has dismissed a felony assault and battery charge against Oklahoma City police officer Joseph Gibson,...
Jan 17, 20252 min read


FDA Wants To Change The Way Pulse Oximeters Are Misreading Oxygen Levels In People Of Color
The FDA has proposed new guidelines requiring medical device makers to gather additional data ensuring pulse oximeters work effectively...
Jan 16, 20251 min read


Prisoners Who Burned Themselves In Protest For 'Intolerable' Conditions May Be Charged For Hospitalization
Emails obtained by The Appeal revealed that staff at Red Onion State Prison, Virginia, discussed charging six inmates for medical care...
Jan 15, 20251 min read


Asians, Blacks & Latinos More Often Denied For Health Insurance Coverage & Claims
Black and Latino individuals face significantly higher health insurance claim denials for preventative care, as revealed in a 2024...
Jan 15, 20252 min read


Ambassador Attallah Shabazz Philly Testimonial
Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, speaking at Know Your Rights Philadelphia, vividly recalls the deep influence of growing up surrounded by...
Jan 14, 20251 min read


L.A. Fires Comes As Home Owners Lost Their Home Insurance
The devastating Los Angeles County fires have exposed California's deepening home insurance crisis, leaving many homeowners vulnerable...
Jan 13, 20252 min read
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