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racial violence

Older vet targeted in suspected hate crime after doorstep confrontation

May 16, 2026

An 80-year-old military veteran was allegedly punched in the face by a 37-year-old man who showed up at his door in a Florida retirement community last month. Surveillance footage captured the moment when the younger man knocked on the older man’s door, claiming to be a maintenance worker. The veter

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A Bar Fight Turns Viral and Brings Justice

March 24, 2026

An unsettling clip from a night in Bradley, Illinois, shows a white man dragging a young Black woman named Vinisha Sherrod out of a bar. The footage was captured on December 23 at Mac & Frankie’s, a place the group frequents. A manager had just told them to leave when the altercation began, and a si

crime

Hate Crimes in LA County: A Growing Concern

December 5, 2025

In 2024, Los Angeles County saw a troubling rise in hate crimes, with a total of 1, 355 incidents reported. This number is the second-highest in 44 years, showing a disturbing trend. The report highlights record-high hate crimes against various groups, including African Americans, LGBTQ+ individuals

politics

Tulsa's Bold Step Towards Healing

June 2, 2025

The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, is taking a significant step towards addressing one of the darkest chapters in American history. The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre was a brutal event that left up to 300 Black residents dead and a thriving neighborhood in ruins. More than 100 years later, the city's mayor h

politics

On a Harsh Verdict

September 23, 2024

Today, we remember the countless struggles and sacrifices made by individuals fighting for racial justice, equality, and human dignity. We honor the memory of Emmett Till and the countless others who have lost their lives to systemic racism and discrimination. We also acknowledge the progress made a