In the annals of the American Civil Rights Movement, there are names that shine brightly as beacons of hope and courage. Hollis Watkins Muhammad, a tireless activist, educator, and champion of civil rights, is undoubtedly one of those luminous figures. His remarkable journey, unwavering dedication, and the indelible mark he left on the struggle for justice and equality deserve our deepest admiration and remembrance. A Life of Activism and...
In an in-depth exploration of emerging cannabis policy, substantial evidence uncovers a troubling strategy framed as a fight against illicit cannabis, predominantly driven by entities primarily funded by major tobacco and alcohol companies. The Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation (CPEAR) is found to be at the forefront of pushing a highly controversial enforcement mechanism – marijuana tax stamps. CPEAR’s agenda, purportedly intended to suppress unregulated cannabis transactions,...
Episode 98 of "The World According To Lo podcast" explores the power of documenting and its significance in our lives.
By Iris Raeshaun This month marks the one-year anniversary of Alaysia Black Hackett as the Biden-appointed Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Officer. When the President wrote an executive order to the federal government to model diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), a global pandemic, international protests against the murder of George Floyd, a Black man murdered by a White police officer, and a racially-motivated Capitol riot put...
Not Even Our Elders Are Safe: The Disheartening Tale of Sybil Garbow’s Minnesota Jail Sentence
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In the land of 10,000 lakes, there’s a darker undercurrent to the pristine façade of Minnesota. Recent events surrounding Sybil Garbow’s conviction have brought to light the glaring racial disparities in the justice system of this state, tying it to the tragic murders of George Floyd and others in Minnesota’s recent history. The irony is palpable when a 72-year-old Black nurse with an impeccable record, is sentenced to jail...
