Tag: Social justice
Mahmoud Khalil’s Wife Captures Arrest on Video
Mahmoud Khalil's Wife Documents Arrest on VideoThe American Civil Liberties Union recently released a 2-minute video capturing the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a prominent...
Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist from Columbia protests.
Federal Judge Blocks Palestinian Activist's Deportation Amidst Columbia University ProtestsA recent federal court ruling in New York has halted the deportation of a high-profile...
Hunter Schafer: Trump’s Anti-Trans Orders Affect Passport Gender Marker
Hunter Schafer, known for her role in "Euphoria," recently shared a personal experience that sheds light on the impact of the Trump administration's anti-transgender...
Critique: Pete Buttigieg on Democrats’ Diversity Approach
Former Biden administration official Pete Buttigieg recently made headlines with his critique of the Democratic Party's approach to diversity. During a forum titled "The...
Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Halftime Performance: The Revolution Explained
Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Performance: A Revolutionary Narrative UnfoldedKendrick Lamar's recent Super Bowl halftime performance was more than just a spectacle—it was a...
Biden Urged to Commute Sentences for Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Biden Urged to Commute Sentences for Cocaine Sentencing DisparityLawmakers, including Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, are calling on President Joe Biden to...
People on Biden’s Clemency List: Stories of a Nonprofit Leader and Social Worker
Nonprofit Leader Receives Pardon
In an unprecedented move, President Joe Biden granted clemency to approximately 1,540 individuals in the largest single-day act of clemency in...
Dee Robinson: Creating Good Trouble in Chicago – Chicago Reader
Dee Robinson: Stirring Up Good Trouble in ChicagoDee Robinson, a name that's quickly becoming synonymous with good trouble in Chicago, has taken the American...
Vanessa German’s Logan Center Exhibition: A Creative Spotlight in Chicago
Vanessa German, a Pittsburgh/Asheville-based artist, recently held a solo exhibition at the Logan Center Gallery in Chicago. The exhibition, titled “At the end of...
Vanessa German’s Logan Center Exhibition: A Must-See in Chicago
Vanessa German, a Pittsburgh/Asheville-based artist, recently held a solo exhibition at the Logan Center Gallery in Chicago. The exhibition, titled “At the end of...
Exploring the Black and Blue Culture in Chicago – Chicago Reader
The opera "Blue," currently showing at Lyric Opera, brings to light the complexities of race and policing in contemporary America. Commissioned in 2015 by...
Tanya Cabrera: The People’s Advocate in Chicago – Chicago Reader 2024
Tanya Cabrera, a prominent figure in Chicago, has been making waves as the chairperson of the Illinois DREAM Fund (ILDF). Raised in Chicago, Cabrera...
Support for Black and Latino Families Displaced in Palm Springs – WSVN 7News |...
Palm Springs, a city in Southern California, has recently agreed to pay $5.9 million in compensation to Black and Latino families who were forced...
Tim Walz: The Democratic Party’s Rapid Ascent
More than a year ago, Tim Walz, the Governor of Minnesota, and his team saw an opportunity on the horizon and decided to prepare...
Brittney Griner’s Perspective on Team USA Participation and Activism: A Deep Dive
Brittney Griner is a familiar face on the Team USA basketball team, but as she prepares for the upcoming Olympics in Paris, she is...
Next Steps for Democrats: Strategic Recommendations for Moving Forward
In 2016, the slogan MAGA was just a catchy phrase, but over the years, it has evolved into a comprehensive worldview that extends beyond...
When Progressive Ideals are Unattainable: Examining the Cost of Ideals
Rob Henderson, the author of "Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class," sheds light on the stark reality of how progressive...
US Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Anti-Camping Laws Against Homeless in Oregon City
The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a decision regarding anti-camping laws in Grants Pass, Oregon. These laws allowed authorities to prevent homeless individuals from...
Washington Mystics WNBA Knotted Gun Sculpture Unveiling for National Gun Violence Awareness
The Washington Mystics recently unveiled a custom-designed "Knotted Gun" sculpture at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. This sculpture, a symbol of peace...
Juneteenth Celebrations by USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Sailors
Sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) celebrated Juneteenth recently with live music and speeches on the aft mess decks. This event has...