Racism

Not Even Our Elders Are Safe: The Disheartening Tale of Sybil Garbow’s Minnesota Jail Sentence

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Not Even Our Elders Are Safe: The Disheartening Tale of Sybil Garbow’s Minnesota Jail Sentence

TysonJXN August 13, 2023

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...

Carolyn Bryant Donham the Woman whose Lies Lead to Emmett Till’s Murder reported Dead at 88

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Carolyn Bryant Donham the Woman whose Lies Lead to Emmett Till’s Murder reported Dead at 88

CJ Lawrence April 27, 2023

Carolyn Bryant, a central figure in one of the most infamous incidents of racial violence in American history, passed away today at the age of 88 in Westlake, Louisiana, as confirmed by the Calcasieu Parish coroner’s office. Her involvement in the tragic death of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy, in 1955 sent shockwaves throughout the nation and played a significant role in igniting the Civil Rights Movement....

Arthur Grand Technologies Under Fire after Racist Job Posting goes viral

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Arthur Grand Technologies Under Fire after Racist Job Posting goes viral

CJ Lawrence April 6, 2023

Arthur Grand Technologies, a tech company based in Ashburn, Virginia, is under fire after sharing a job posting seeking to employ only born US citizens who are white and local within 60 miles from Dallas, TX. The posting was shared on several job websites, and the company has received significant backlash for its discriminatory language. The use of discriminatory language in job postings is not new in the United States....

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...