Tag Archives: Justice

News Flash

May 17, 2013 at 9:24am

By BYP

Topics: activism, education, incarceration, Justice, Media, New York

Open Society Foundations Announce 2013 Soros Justice Fellows

The Open Society Foundations has announced an award of $1.2 million to the 2013 cohort of Soros Justice Fellows. The fellows, a mix of emerging and established leaders, include investigative journalists, lawyers, grassroots organizers, policy advocates, and scholars.

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May 16, 2013 at 10:07am

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Topics: Black girls, Criminal Justice, education, high school, Justice, race

Charges Dropped Against 16 Year-Old Kiera Wilmot for Science Experiment Gone Wrong

Charged against 16 year-old Kiera Wilmot have been dropped. She was arrested and expelled over a science experiment gone wrong on school grounds. Wilmot – widely considered an outstanding student with a clean record – was facing up to 5 years in prison.

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Featured Article

May 14, 2013 at 2:04pm

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Topics: Assata Shakur, Black Panthers, black power, black women, Criminal Justice, Justice, race, racism, terrorism

PETITION – President Obama: Remove Assata Shakur from the FBI’s “Most Wanted Terrorists” List

A petition has been launched demanding that President Obama remove Assata Shakur from the FBI’s “Most Wanted Terrorists” list.

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Featured Article

May 14, 2013 at 11:14am

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Topics: Black Youth, gun violence, Guns, Justice, Media, NYPD, police brutality, R.I.P.

Parents of Kimani Gray File Wrongful-Death Suit Against New York City

The parents of slain 16 year-old Kimani Gray have file a wrongful death suit against New York City. Gray was shot and killed by the NYPD after allegedly aiming a revolver at them. However, his family and friends strongly disagree, and are demanding justice.

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Featured Article

May 7, 2013 at 3:38pm

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Topics: Assata Shakur, black power, Criminal Justice, fbi, injustice, Justice, Media

ASSATA TEACH-IN: Tell and Learn The Real Story of Assata Shakur

Join folks from across the country for Assata Teach-ins during the week of June 2nd – June 9th! You can organize a teach-in of your own, or attend one in your community. Learn more at AssataTeachIn.com

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Events

May 6, 2013 at 9:45am

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Topics: Black Youth, Chicago, Criminal Justice, global affairs, Justice, Police, racism, The Middle East

EVENT: Juvenile Injustice – The Criminalization of Youth in Palestine and Chicago

The Arab Jewish Partnership for Peace and Justice in the Middle East invites you to attend Juvenile Injustice: The Criminalization of Youth in Palestine and Chicago It takes place Saturday, May 11th at Alhambra Palace Restaurant. The program begins at 12:30pm Check out the event flyer for more information:

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Featured Article

May 2, 2013 at 10:30am

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Topics: Assata Shakur, Black Panthers, civil rights, cuba, fbi, injustice, Justice, Liberation, prison, raicsm

FBI to Add Assata Shakur to Most Wanted Terrorist List; Double Reward for Her Capture

Forty years ago today, the murder of a NJ State Trooper led to the imprisonment and conviction of Assata Shakur. To commemorate this “anniversary,” the FBI will announce today that Assata Shakur has been added to the Most Wanted Terrorist List; and doubled the reward for her capture.

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News Flash

April 26, 2013 at 12:03pm

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Topics: Justice, Media, Money, police police brutality, Violence

Two Women Shot At During Christopher Dorner Manhunt Awarded $4.2 Million from LAPD

The LAPD has reached a $4.2 million settlement with the two women its officers shot at during the search for Christopher Dorner earlier this year.

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Featured Article

April 25, 2013 at 1:59pm

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Topics: Black Youth, Family, gun violence, Justice, Latino youth, Mothers, nyc, NYPD, Police, police brutality, R.I.P.

Mothers of Young Men Slain by NYPD Call on Artists to Submit Songs for Justice

The Justice Committee has released a video featuring mothers of young men killed by the NYPD, calling on musicians to write and submit lyrics or original songs that demand justice for their families.

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April 24, 2013 at 2:18pm

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Topics: Criminal Justice, equality, jail. black men, Justice, prison, prison industrial complex, race

Wisconsin Incarcerates More of Its Black Male Population Than Any Other State

According to a new study conducted by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wisconsin has incarcerated 12.8% of its black male residents, a larger percentage than any other state.

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