Trial Lawyer for Justice | Civil Rights Advocate | Founder of National Law Firm @BenCrumpLaw ✊🏾
Tallahassee, FL
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Tyron McAlpin, the deaf Black man with cerebral palsy who was falsely accused of assault by Phoenix police, says he tried to point to his ears to tell officers he couldn’t hear them before he was punched 10+ times and tased 4x. This brutality remains unconscionable!
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson just signed an order making city property off-limits to ICE. As federal troops deploy to Chicago, this is a bold stand for accountability and human rights. No city should ever be turned into a battleground for political power.
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80-yo Linwood Riddick just walked across the stage at South Carolina State with a BA in Music — decades after pausing college to serve in the military and navigate segregation. He kept his promise to finish what he started. No excuses. Just dedication. 💪🏿🎓
🎥: @BillieJeanTV
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Confirmed: Jacob Blake’s 3 SONS were IN THE CAR he was getting into when @KenoshaPolice shot him tonight. They saw a cop shoot their father. They will be traumatized forever. We cannot let officers violate their duty to PROTECT us. Our kids deserve better!! #JusticeForJacobBlake
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Heartbreaking. A 16-year-old boy, Mason Stewart, lost his life on his birthday alongside his mother, Angela Stewart, after being struck by a police cruiser in Missouri City. We need answers and accountability for this devastating loss!
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The family of Amber Thurman has issued a statement following discussions during the Vice Presidential debate about Amber and women’s reproductive rights:
Tonight, we commend Governor @Tim_Walz for telling Amber’s story and for his unwavering commitment to defending women’s reproductive rights. Amber’s tragic death was a direct result of Georgia's archaic and dangerously restrictive abortion laws, which denied her the life-saving care she so desperately needed.
We strongly condemn the republican platform that seeks to further restrict women’s access to necessary healthcare under the false guise of protection. We are grieving an unimaginable loss that no family should have to endure. We must continue to fight against laws that put women’s lives at risk, and we are grateful to leaders like Governor Walz who advocate for common sense laws while exhibiting such compassion.
The fight for justice for Amber is a fight for every woman’s right to make decisions about her own body and access the medical care she needs. We will not stop until these dangerous laws are repealed, and no more lives are lost. Until then, we must keep saying her name: Amber Thurman!
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This woman DEFACED the #BlackLivesMatter mural at Contra Costa County courthouse on July 4th! We will repaint that mural and you will not silence our collective voice for justice!! #BLM
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Congrats to Southern University’s School of Nursing for being named the Best Nursing School in the U.S. for the first time in its 39-year history! This is a huge win for the school and Jaguar Nation. Excellence at HBCUs continues to shine! 👏🏿
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#JacobBlake released this powerful video message from his hospital bed today, reminding everyone just how precious life is. #JusticeForJacobBlake
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Absolutely sickening… The victim of this attempted LYNCHING is Vauhxx Booker, a prominent civil rights activist in Bloomington, IN. He was assaulted, pinned to a tree and threatened with a noose!! Then police refused to make an arrest and let these white supremacists walk free.
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Ralph Yarl, the teen who was shot by a white man after going to the wrong house was named to the 2024 Missouri All-State Band as second chair for bass clarinet! Despite suffering a traumatic brain injury Ralph overcame his adversity! #BlackExcellence fox4kc.com/news/ralph-yarl-a…
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This is Tanitoluwa Adewumi. He just became America’s newest chess master at 10 YEARS OLD!! ♟👏🏾#BlackExcellence
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A white apartment manager in Greensboro, NC, shockingly hit and poured soda on two Black adolescents using the complex’s pool. She has been arrested on two counts of simple assault — now she must be fully held accountable for her attack on these kids!
🎥: TikTok/keithlawyer
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Inspiring! Delta Airlines recently flew with an all-Black flight crew. One attendant was so surprised by this feat — something they’ve all reportedly NEVER witnessed before — they had to capture the moment! We LOVE to see all of this #BlackExcellence!
📸: IG/fee.sofly
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On February 14, 2018, 15-year-old Anthony Borges was shot 5 times when he used his BODY to barricade the door of a classroom. He saved the lives of 20 of his Parkland classmates & had to have a third of his lung removed. Anthony is a HERO that will always deserve praise!
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In Lincoln Heights, OH, a majority-Black community has launched an armed patrol to protect itself after a neo-Nazi rally last month saw extremists carrying rifles and shouting slurs. Residents say the move is about safety, not provocation—stepping up where authorities fell short.
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A Baton Rouge father was asked to cut down a tree at his children’s elementary school. Not only did he do that — he went far above and BEYOND by building a whole garden! His dedication shows the power of community and creating positive spaces for our kids. 💙
🎥: unclejhonn_/IG
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A true hero has taken his final flight. ✈️ Lt. Col. Harry Stewart Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airman, has passed at 100. He broke barriers and defended a country that denied him equality when he returned home. His legacy soars on. Rest in Power, Lt. Col. Stewart.
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Two years ago, Ralph Yarl was shot for simply ringing the wrong doorbell. Today, he’s in college, training in ROTC with hopes of joining the Air Force. I salute him for remaining the resilient young Black man who recovered from his injuries, including a traumatic brain injury, and for carrying that same determination into his post-secondary education. On this day, we celebrate Ralph!
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BREAKING: Travis and Gregory McMichael and William "Roddie" Bryan have been officially INDICTED FOR MURDER of #AhmaudArbery – EACH facing 9 counts. This is MONUMENTAL in getting #JusticeForAhmaud!! #RunWithMaud
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WOW… so this is how Ridgewood, NJ police officers make sure people wear helmets when riding bikes? The EXCESSIVE use of force against this 15-year-old Latinx bicyclist is unacceptable!! We need answers NOW.
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BREAKING: Gregory & Travis McMichael and William “Roddie” Bryan have been found GUILTY for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery!
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It’s 2023, and I’m shocked we even have to say this… slavery did NOT BENEFIT Black people. This country was built on our backs — America benefitted from Black people. ✊🏾
📷: IG/valeisha
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What happened to William McNeil Jr. should never happen during a traffic stop. He was punched, dragged, and dehumanized — not for committing a violent crime, but for asking questions. America, this treatment is far from acceptable!
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Kenosha city council passed an ordinance in 2017 requiring all officers wear body cams. But they never bought them. They're in the budget.. in 2022. If it weren't for a neighbor's video, the police shooting of Jacob Blake would've vanished & no officers would be held accountable.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a Black mother outside her child’s school after an officer confronted her about leaving her car illegally parked and unattended. This level of force on an unarmed woman in a school pick-up line is outrageous!
🎥: Smiley Charles/Facebook
Community note
JSO press release:
She left her car running in the middle of the road. Her license was also revoked.
When approached by police officer she lied & attempted to evade.
When officer attempted to control she bit and punched him.
Full video and press release from JSO here:
piped.video/J-ecvdyhvsU?si
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We've been retained by the family of Demartravion "Trey" Reed — the 21-year-old Delta State University student whose body was found hanging from a tree.
Trey was a young man full of promise and warmth, deeply loved and respected by all who knew him. His family and the campus community deserve a full, independent investigation to uncover the truth about what happened.
We cannot accept vague conclusions when so many questions remain. I stand with this family, and I will lead a team of civil rights leaders and organizations in pursuing transparency and answers for Trey’s family.
📷: Trey Reed/Facebook
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After her @USOpen match tonight, @ESPN showed @NaomiOsaka video messages from @SybrinaFulton, mother of #TrayvonMartin, and Marcus Arbery, father of #AhmaudArbery — two of the five names she's worn on masks before and after her matches. #SayTheirNames
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This is Patrick Creath Jr., a known member of the KKK. He shot his daughter’s Black boyfriend 3 times — trying to KILL him by spraying his car with bullets on June 19, 2020. Thankfully the young man survived, but Creath is free on only $500 bail for a “malicious wounding” charge!
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Exactly. The misconception that affirmative action meant unqualified people have been admitted into college solely because of their race was never true and is quite frankly an ignorant interpretation. Thank you @joyannreid for setting the record straight and sharing your truth!
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This is heartbreaking. A woman in Warren, Ohio, has been charged with abuse of a corpse for trying to plunge a toilet after having a miscarriage at 22 weeks while using the restroom.
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24 Black deaf students from Gallaudet University finally graduated after being denied their diplomas over 70 years ago! Although this is a reminder of the racial prejudice these students faced years ago, it’s beautiful to see them finally get the recognition they deserve!
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Michael Jeffery lost everything during the pandemic, including his home. While he lived under a bridge, he went to a free high school for adults and two years later he graduated valedictorian! Congratulations Michael, you’re an inspiration to us all!
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Eugene Goodman deserves the Medal of Valor! He could have stepped aside and let Trump insurgents get to the Senate chamber while Senators were still there. Instead, this heroic officer got them to follow him the other direction, giving lawmakers time to escape!
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The Marine Band invited young musicians of color to perform—until Trump’s executive order shut it down. But they refused to be silenced. With military band veterans stepping in, they played for a nation that needed to hear them.
🎥: @60Minutes
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25-yo Khalil Watson received his associate’s degree by walking across Reynolds Community College’s stage with the help of a robotic exoskeleton — almost 7 years after he was shot and left paralyzed. His determination to earn his degree and walk again is awe-inspiring! 🎓💪🏾 🎥: @CBS6
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On this day in 2020, Ahmaud Arbery was tragically shot and killed while jogging in Georgia — an innocent life taken by racial violence. Today, we honor his memory and stand with his family members, who still grieve this heartbreaking loss. Sending love and strength. 🕊️
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BREAKING: the white gunman who killed 10 people and injured three in a racially motivated attack at a Buffalo Supermarket has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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Biden: "The African American community stood up again for me. You’ve always had my back, and I’ll have yours.” ✊🏾
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Mabel Staton has died at 92. She leapt over many barriers — breaking records, fighting segregation, and making history as the ONLY U.S. woman in the long jump at the 1952 Olympics. A true trailblazer in track and civil rights. Rest in Power, Queen. ✊🏿🏅
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Dan Gregory is a HERO. When a violent anti-protestor drove into a #SeattleProtest crowd, Dan ran the car down on foot, stopped the driver’s escape and got shot in the process. Dan SAVED LIVES and deserves our praise and prayers! Thank you Dan for your courage!!
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16 incarcerated individuals recently graduated from the Northwestern University Prison Education Program — marking the FIRST time a top-ranked U.S. university awarded degrees to students in prison! Incarceration and setbacks didn’t stop them from pursuing their dreams!
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A 400-year sentence. Sidney Holmes was wrongly convicted of armed robbery in 1989 and was sentenced to 400 years in prison — despite NO evidence of him committing the crime. Absolutely heartbreaking… thankfully, 34 years later Holmes is finally free! #TwoAmericas
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BREAKING: Susan Lorincz has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting Ajike Owens, a Black mother of four, through her locked door in Florida.
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Augusta Savage, the first African-American woman to open her own art gallery in the U.S., sculpting in her studio in 1937. She was a visionary sculptor who shaped more than clay — her hands molded history and carved a path for generations.
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Amanda Gorman's inaugural address, 'The Hill We Climb’ was banned in Florida schools after one parent opposed it . Since then, her book sales have skyrocketed! This attack on Black thought is troubling, but we will NOT be silenced! Our voices WILL be heard!afrotech.com/amanda-gorman-b…
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Brittany Watts, the Ohio woman charged with a felony crime after suffering a miscarriage at 21 weeks, speaks out for the first time to tell her story and educate the public so her tragedy doesn’t repeat itself with anyone else.
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Newly released bodycam footage shows the heroic moment when a 12-yo boy flagged down a West Orange officer to save his mother from drowning after a seizure caused her to crash into water. Thanks to the bravery of this young King and officers, she's now recovering in the ICU. 🙏🏿
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Incredible moment in #Atlanta as locals flash-mobbed a Black-owned business to save it from closing! The owner expressed her deep gratitude, saying her prayers were answered. 🙌🏾 This is what community support looks like — let's keep uplifting Black businesses!
🎥: neodaviso/IG
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A forensic pathologist testified that the autopsy found no injury to the fetus -- the unborn fetus had died BEFORE passing through the birth canal -- and that the woman had visited the hospital 2X before the delivery.
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Peaceful protesters use their RIGHTS as Americans to stand up for justice and equality. This treatment and excessive force should NEVER be used on them. Thankfully, these Indy officers were indicted on battery and other charges. They must be held accountable for their actions!
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BREAKING: Former Louisville Metro Police Department Officer Kelly Goodlett has pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy for helping to falsify the search warrant in the deadly no-knock raid that killed Breonna Taylor.
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I can confirm that: gofundme.com/f/georgefloyd is the only legitimate @gofundme page to donate directly to the family of the George Floyd. We are aware of other fraudulent campaigns and we working with @gofundme to have them removed. Thank you for standing with the Floyd family. BLC
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Hundreds of Chicagoans flooded the streets after ICE agents stormed a daycare and violently detained a teacher in front of children and parents. How can any child feel safe after watching their educator dragged away? We stand with this community demanding dignity and decency!
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Nevan Baker was found HANGING from a tree in Orlando. @OrlandoPolice quickly ruled his death a suicide but now we learn his hands were tied, teeth missing and face bruised. We demand transparency and a comprehensive investigation so we know exactly what happened! #JusticeForNevan
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Mayor Brandon Scott’s first-term report highlights a 34% drop in non-fatal shootings and a year without homicides in six Baltimore neighborhoods. Investments in youth programs, housing, and equitable development back his vision for the city! cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/m…
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Andres Guardado stood guard, hired to protect his community. Then LA County sheriffs pulled guns on him! He ran scared. They chased Andres down — and SHOT and KILLED him!! Overzealous cops killed another bright, young man! Now his family deserves #JusticeforAndres!!
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18-year-old Aaron Williams was accepted to 83 colleges and earned over $8 million in scholarships — all while becoming his high school’s valedictorian. Now he's headed to NIU on a full ride to study electrical engineering. This young man's success is the product of family, community, and hard work. Let’s keep creating systems that uplift our youth.
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Dear Kanye, a Black history textbook is in the mail. Read it, then learn to respect Harriet Tubman’s legacy. #kanyewest #backtoschool
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Sentenced to 400 years for a crime he didn’t commit, Sidney Holmes lost 34 years of his life behind bars to a wrongful conviction. Now, he’ll receive $1.7M in compensation — but no amount can repay stolen time. Now, he's using that unimaginable pain to advocate for others. Keep going, Brother.
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BREAKING: Former Georgia prosecutor Jackie Johnson has been indicted on misconduct charges in Ahmaud Arbery’s death. The charges allege she used her position to shield the men who chased & killed Arbery from being initially charged in his murder.
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10-year-old “Sean the Science Kid” stole the show with Dr. Sanjay Gupta, calling memories a superpower and naming the hippocampus his favorite brain part. 🧠 The future of science is bright and young minds are already leading the way.
🎥: CNN
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Lamar Johnson served 28 yrs of a life sentence when his innocence was finally proven, and he was set free! All with the help of the Innocence Project and St. Louis Attorney Kim Gardner. Racial bias in the court system destroys the lives of many. Glad to have Lamar home ✊🏾
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GRAPHIC VIDEO: @AllentownPolice held down this man’s face to the pavement and then one of its officers placed their knee on his neck!! This happened yesterday and is exactly what led to #GeorgeFloyd’s death. We need this officer’s name and badge # NOW. #ICantBreathe
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Morgan Price just made history—the first HBCU gymnast to score a perfect 10! ✨ She chose to build at Fisk University instead of the U of A, and now she’s shattering ceilings for HBCU athletics. This is Black excellence in motion! 👏🏿🏅
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A Black couple says an employee at a Bed, Bath, and Beyond in Toledo, Ohio, called the police on them for allegedly having “too many high ticket items” in their shopping cart. They deserve answers for this humiliating experience!
🎥: @lamarrichards_
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For the first time in 108 YEARS, the Sherman family will welcome a baby girl. From trailblazer Orah Belle to this new generation, this moment is powerful. May this new bundle of joy carry forward the spirit of her trailblazing ancestor! 🙏🏿
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WOW! For 17 years, the private all-girls private St. Mary’s Academy in New Orleans has had a 100% college acceptance rate. Calcea Johnson & Ne’Kiya Johnson, math prodigies who in 2022 solved a 2,000-year-old mathematical puzzle, are testaments to this school’s excellence! 👏🏿
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How ironic and typical that the only charges brought in Breonna Taylor’s case were for shots fired into the apartment of a white neighbor, while no charges were brought for the shots fired at Bre or into her Black neighbor’s apartment.
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Body cam footage released Monday shows the shocking moments when Sonya Massey was fatally shot in the face by a deputy after she called 911 for help. Violence against Black women MUST STOP! We must demand FULL JUSTICE for Sonya Massey!
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The U.S. Marine Corps is ending shaving waivers for razor bumps. Marines whose condition doesn’t improve may face discharge. Ignoring medical realities that disproportionately affect Black service members is institutional bias in uniform. brnw.ch/21wTziv
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Leila Danai responded to a classmate who didn't like her Black hair style with incredible maturity and confidence for a 3 yo. Leila’s mother taught her the importance of self love! Black hair is beautiful, let’s not let anyone make us think otherwise! 🎥:@leiladana/TikTok
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Army vet William Govaniavic Venus, 57, died after being swept away by Texas floodwaters while delivering medicine. A father of 4 and Desert Storm hero, he earned 3 Bronze Stars. He is among 5 lives lost in Burnet County. Rest in Power, Brother. 💔 people.com/dad-army-veteran-…
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Josephine Wright is fighting to keep the land that has been in her family for more than 130 yrs! The 93-yo says developers are encroaching on her pristine land on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. This is a worthy fight! amp.islandpacket.com/news/lo…
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Tamika Palmer says she can finally breathe after four years of seeking justice for her daughter, Breonna Taylor. With a guilty verdict for former LMPD detective Brett Hankison on civil rights charges, Palmer feels a “new-found purpose" We are so sorry it took so long, Bre. 🙏🏿
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BREAKING: Travis McMichael has been sentenced to life in prison with an additional 10 years on federal hate crime convictions in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery.
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BREAKING: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is now officially confirmed as the 116th Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court!
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Despicable behavior by cop in Elk Grove CA. She pulled over a Black teen for a simple traffic violation & refused to hand him the ticket, even calling for backup while he was complying with her demands. Cops need to DE-ESCALATE situations & treat POC with respect we all deserve!
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A federal judge ruled Diana Galeano’s ICE arrest was unlawful — after agents violently dragged her from a Chicago daycare in front of children. She was released from an ICE detention center in Clay county, Indiana, yesterday. We must demand dignity and due process for everyone.
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WOW. What a moment of love and pride. A young Black pilot flew his grandmother for the first time! Young King, continue to soar — in the sky and in life!
🎥: life_of_zaire/IG
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This reaction is priceless! Gotta love the support this family gave their future lawyer for passing the California Bar exam. The future is bright for this young man! ☀️ #BlackExcellence 🎥: IG/browngirlfarms
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Everything you hear today will attempt to assassinate George Floyd’s character, but remember... this the trial of #DerekChauvin, not #GeorgeFloyd! #ChauvinTrial
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A Detroit police officer punched a man in the face with so much force that he fell backwards onto the pavement and appeared unconscious for a few seconds. This is NOT how police should interact with citizens & this use of force must NOT be tolerated.
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WE DID IT!! Louisville Metro Council PASSED #BreonnasLaw 👏🏾 Louisville is now paving the way to make America safer by banning no-knock warrants. #JusticeForBreonnaTaylor #JusticeForBre #SayHerName #BreonnaTaylor @Diva_Attorney
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This is Anthony Thompson Jr. — a 17yo Black teen killed last week by @Knoxville_PD in his school’s bathroom. They first said Ant shot a cop before another returned fire, but now admit the cop accidentally shot himself! Why isn’t anyone talking about this? We must demand answers!
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This is so WRONG!! Jennifer McLeggan, a NY nurse and single mom, is the target of ongoing threats and racist harassment by her neighbor. He throws feces, dead squirrels, and trash in her yard, says she can be “erased,” etc. Ms. McLeggan, you should not have to put up with this!!
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WOW. Rare 1923 footage shows Black children in Memphis singing “Nobody Knows the Trouble I’ve Seen.” A mesmerizing spiritual that carries the pain and resilience of our ancestors that these kids brought to life!
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58-yo Susan Lorincz has been arrested and charged with manslaughter and other offenses in the Ocala (FL) shooting death of neighbor Ajike Owens, who was shot through a closed door. This is an important step in a NECESSARY journey to justice for AJ.
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