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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...
Sep 10, 20241 min read


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...
Sep 10, 20241 min read


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...
Sep 9, 20242 min read


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...
Sep 9, 20241 min read


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...
Sep 9, 20241 min read


"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...
Sep 9, 20241 min read


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...
Sep 6, 20242 min read


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...
Sep 6, 20241 min read


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....
Sep 5, 20242 min read


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 5, 20241 min read


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, 20242 min read


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 4, 20242 min read


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, 20242 min read


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, 20242 min read


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 3, 20241 min read


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, 20242 min read


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, 20242 min read


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...
Sep 2, 20241 min read


MIT Sees Sharp Decline in Black and Latino Enrollment After Supreme Court's Affirmative Action Ban
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has seen a significant drop in the enrollment of Black and Latino students in its first...
Aug 30, 20242 min read


Thomas Lane Released From Federal Prison Following Conviction For His Part In George Floyd's Murder
Thomas Lane, one of the former Minneapolis police officers involved in the killing of George Floyd, was released from federal prison, as...
Aug 30, 20242 min read
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