We Keep Failing Black Victims Of Domestic Violence
There are about 16,800 homicides annually from intimate partner violence, and in 70-80% of cases, the man physically abused the woman before the murder.
Scandal Shines A Harsh Light On Mississippi’s Mistreatment Of Its Poorest Families
Perhaps some Americans can’t quite muster the same outrage on behalf of impoverished Black children that they can on behalf of a flag.
A Question of Justice
The injustice inflicted upon Native Americans did not end with their arrival in what was known as “Indian Territory.” The condition of Natives in America continues to be appalling to this day.
Black Wombs Matter: See Aftershock
Did you know that Black women are three or four times more likely to die from childbirth complications than white women? The issue of Black maternal health care is tackled in the film, Aftershock, which can be seen on Hulu.
Getting The Truth Is The First Step In Holding People Accountable
Let’s be clear. The violent crimes that took place during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol were not just about an angry crowd getting out of control.
Urban League’s 21 Pillars Tour Focuses On Racism & Excessive Force Among Kansas City...
The Missouri Supreme Court declared the KC Board of Police unconstitutional in 1932, but another segregationist Governor, re-instituted the Board in 1939.For Kansas City, the Jim Crow era persists.
Summer Vacation, Reconsidered
Students everywhere are anticipating, or already experiencing, their summer vacation. We know, however, that there is knowledge erosion over the summer, especially for students who don't continue to read or learn.
Gun Safety & Public Safety: We Should Not Tolerate Continued Inaction
The mass killings at the elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, 10 days after the white supremacist killings in Buffalo, New York, are further evidence of how deeply our society is broken.
Does America Still Have A Conscience?
While hate is powerful, does America still have the conscience to take up Liz Cheney’s call to reject white supremacy to heart?
Racist Killers Are Enabled By Nation’s Sinfully Lax Gun Policies
The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 10 people in a Buffalo supermarket was fueled by a frenzy of white supremacist hatred and enabled by an unprecedented national tidal wave of firearms spilling into American hands.
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A Timeline Of Nolan Wells’ Disappearance, Death And The Unfolding Investigation
Investigators continue to seek answers regarding the mysterious death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, whose body was found in the water near Horn Island following a July 4th boat trip.
