Racial Justice

Infamous Democratic Congresswoman Dies at 74

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The family of Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee announced her passing at the age of 74 on Friday. The news comes two months after the Democratic congresswoman, who had been serving Texas’ 18th District since 1995, disclosed her battle with pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee was recognized globally for her relentless advocacy for racial justice, criminal justice, and human rights, with a particular focus on women and children, according to a statement from her family. Her …

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Police Take Down Black Man Holding Baby by Mistake

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An internal investigation has been initiated by the police following an incident at an Applebee’s restaurant in Kenosha, Wisconsin, where officers were filmed subduing a Black man who was holding his baby. The man was mistakenly identified as part of a group of hit-and-run suspects believed to be hiding in the restaurant’s restroom. The incident, which took place on July 20, was captured on a cellphone video by Applebee’s employees. The footage shows officers wrestling …

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