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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


Easton Fire Displaced Black Families & Destroyed Property In Historic Black District
The Eaton Fire, one of four wildfires currently active in Los Angeles County, has devastated neighborhoods in Altadena and Pasadena,...
Jan 13, 20252 min read


California’s Incarcerated Firefighters Earn A Little More Than $1 Per Hour Battling Blazes
California’s wildfire response heavily depends on the labor of incarcerated individuals, with over 900 prisoners fighting fires across...
Jan 13, 20252 min read


How To Support Victims Of The Los Angeles Fire
California wildfires fueled by strong winds and dry conditions have devastated the Los Angeles area, claiming 24 lives and injuring many,...
Jan 13, 20256 min read


Biden Urged By Congress Members To Exonerate Marcus Garvey
A coalition of 21 House Democrats, led by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, urged President Joe Biden to exonerate Marcus Garvey, an iconic...
Jan 13, 20252 min read


Two Black Men Freed After Convictions Overturned In Case Involving Discredited Detective Who Died By Apparent Suicide
Two men, Dominique Moore, 40, and Cedric Warren, 34, were freed after their 2009 double homicide convictions were overturned. Both had...
Jan 4, 20252 min read


Two Police Officers Acquitted In The Death Of Herman Whitfield III While He Was Restrained
Two Indianapolis police officers, Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez, were acquitted of all charges in the 2022 death of Herman Whitfield III,...
Jan 4, 20252 min read


Inmate Dies After “Use Of Force” By Staff At Marcy Correctional Facility
An inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility died last week following a “use of force” incident involving staff members, officials confirmed....
Jan 4, 20251 min read


Faatimah Gamble talks about the Know Your Rights Camp
Faatimah Gamble is a businesswoman and wellness advocate who has dedicated over 30 years to empowering Philadelphia youth through...
Jan 4, 20251 min read


Daughter Exposes Truth About Father’s Suspicious Jail Death Through KYRC Autopsy Initiative
Jennifer Schmidt contacted our Autopsy Initiative after her father died in jail. Her mother, who saw the initiative on the news,...
Jan 2, 20251 min read
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