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In Mississippi, Someone Murdered and Dismembered 25-year old Black Man, Rasheem Carter.

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In Mississippi, Someone Murdered and Dismembered 25-year old Black Man, Rasheem Carter.

TysonJXN February 13, 2023

The brutal killing of Rasheem Carter, a 25-year-old Black man, has sparked anger and grief in Taylorsville, a small Mississippi town with a history of racial tension and violence. Carter, who had been working at a local lumber company for several months, had become increasingly concerned about the racist behavior of his white supervisor, who allegedly made derogatory comments about Black people and subjected Carter to unfair treatment. Carter...

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“Mississippi’s Latest Attack on Black Political Power: The Capitol Complex Improvement District Bill”

TysonJXN February 13, 2023

Mississippi has a long and troubling history when it comes to disenfranchising Black people, and the recent passage of House Bill 1020, also known as the Capitol Complex Improvement District bill, is just the latest example of that legacy. This bill, which was passed with no consultation or consideration from the greater Jackson community, the residents of Jackson, the state senators and state representatives who represent Jackson, the Hinds...

Tyre Nichols Death is Proof that Black or White, Policing itself is the problem

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Tyre Nichols Death is Proof that Black or White, Policing itself is the problem

CJ Lawrence January 27, 2023

Tyre Nichols cried out for his mother as he was beaten by 5 men. 6’3” 145 pounds punched, kicked, stomped and mocked by over 1,000 pounds of people inflicting violence with impunity against his fragile body. Disgust, sheer emptiness is what i feel right now. The outrage is justified. The action taken was swift. The response and transparency is encouraging. My wish is that this would be the last...

12 People Awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Biden

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12 People Awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Biden

Cirilo Manego III January 9, 2023

“Public service is not about what you are willing to win but what you are willing to lose over.” President Biden said while giving remarks about Rusty Wallace, for Arizona Republican lawmaker who lost his career after standing up for democracy in the face of election deniers. On Friday, January 6, 2023, two years after insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol, President Biden delivered remarks and awards to fourteen courageous...