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Unpacking Bias: What Social Work Students Need to Learn

November 9, 2024

A recent incident near Columbia University's School of Social Work highlighted some underlying biases among students. Instead of encouraging open discussions, fear and a lack of diversity seemed to hold them back. However, the situation presented an opportunity to learn and grow. Incorporating these

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Hate Crime Charges Added After Chicago Shooting

November 1, 2024

In Chicago, a young man named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, from Mauritania, was hit with additional hate crime and terrorism charges. This followed an incident where he allegedly shot a Jewish man walking to synagogue. The shooting took place in the city's West Ridge neighborhood last Saturday mornin

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Pepper-Spray Attack on Praying Uber Driver Sparks Hate Crime Charges

November 1, 2024

In the heart of New York City, a young woman found herself in trouble with the law after an unexpected attack. The incident unfolded late at night on July 31st, when 23-year-old Jennifer Guilbeault allegedly pepper-sprayed her Uber driver, a 45-year-old Muslim man, as he prayed in Arabic at a red li

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The Confusing Case of the Chicago Synagogue Shooting

October 30, 2024

Last Saturday morning, a Jewish man was shot on his way to a synagogue in Chicago. The 22-year-old suspect, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, was heard shouting "Allahu Akbar" before the attack. However, despite the clear religious motive, officials haven't charged him with a hate crime yet. Abdallahi is curr

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Why No Hate Crime Charge in Chicago Shooting?

October 30, 2024

In Chicago, a man named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, just 22 years old, has found himself in serious trouble. He's been charged with 14 felonies after allegedly shooting a Jewish man who was on his way to a local synagogue. The victim, 39, was shot multiple times and treated at a local hospital. The inci

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Shooting Incident: Jewish Man Targeted, Hate Crime Charges Absent

October 30, 2024

In Chicago, a young man, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, was charged with various felonies after allegedly shooting a Jewish man multiple times. The victim was on his way to a synagogue in the Rogers Park neighborhood when the attack occurred. Some witnesses reported hearing Abdallahi shout "Allahu Akba

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UCLA Students Targeted in Alleged Hate Crime

October 21, 2024

Around 1:11 a. m. on Saturday, a group of UCLA students sitting on a bench near a Chick-Fil-A on Westwood Boulevard were targeted by a hateful act. A dark SUV drove by, and the driver shouted an ethnic slur at the students. The front passenger then threw an open water bottle, striking one of the stu

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The Unseen Tragedy: A Life Sentence for a Transgender Murder ###

October 18, 2024

In South Carolina, a grim story unfolded with the sentencing of Daqua Ritter. On Thursday afternoon, a federal judge, Sherri Lydon, handed down a life sentence to Ritter for killing Dime Doe. This marked a historic moment as the first federal trial concerning a hate crime involving a transgender vic

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Gay Detroit Man's Murder: A Teenager is Charged

October 10, 2024

In Detroit, a 17-year-old has been charged with the brutal murder of a 64-year-old gay man. The teenager, Ahmed Al-Alikhan, will be tried as an adult due to the severe nature of the crime. The incident occurred on September 24, when Al-Alikhan allegedly met Howard Brisendine through a dating app, ta

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Actor Jussie Smollett: Life After the Trial

October 7, 2024

Five years ago, actor Jussie Smollett made headlines when he reported a hate crime. Today, he's looking back on his trial and the challenges that came with it. Despite being found guilty of making false reports, Smollett insists he's innocent. He’s determined to move forward with his life and career