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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....

Bridging the Digital Divide: Why Digital Equity is Critical for the Black Community

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Bridging the Digital Divide: Why Digital Equity is Critical for the Black Community

TysonJXN March 20, 2023

As we find ourselves in the midst of the technological age, it’s becoming increasingly clear that digital equity initiatives and funding are needed to ensure that the Black community not only survives but thrives in this new world. We can’t deny the advancements that have been made in technology within Black communities. From social media influencers to Black-owned tech startups, there’s no shortage of Black excellence in the tech...

9 Historical Reasons Tennessee Lawmaker Paul Sherrell’s “Hang them from a Tree” Suggestion is Remarkably Racist

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9 Historical Reasons Tennessee Lawmaker Paul Sherrell’s “Hang them from a Tree” Suggestion is Remarkably Racist

CJ Lawrence March 3, 2023

Recently, Tennessee state representative Paul Sherrell suggested adding an amendment to a Death Penalty bill that would include “hanging by a tree” as a method of execution. This incredibly tone deaf and vile suggestion felt as nasty as the smiling faces that stood around the bodies of our tortured and tormented ancestors to be photographed and passed around like souvenirs. Because of the clear racial implications attached to his...

The Timing of Cancelling Kanye West says more about Those Companies than it says about Kanye

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The Timing of Cancelling Kanye West says more about Those Companies than it says about Kanye

CJ Lawrence November 4, 2022

Imma try to say this as clearly as possible- what Kanye said recently that got him excommunicated warrants the reactions & outcome he’s receiving- but his actions before that also warranted this reaction. We PEEPING what makes pearls get clutched & keeping receipts. It’s telling that even when the right thing is done (parting ways with Kanye) it is not because it first came at the expense of Black...

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

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