Civil Rights & Social Justice

Student leaders with Harvard’s Affirmative Action Coalition shared statements with NewsOne, ahead of oral arguments in the two cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions. The post Asian American Students Sound Off On Protecting Affirmative Action Ahead Of SCOTUS Oral Arguments appeared first on NewsOne.

Fewer Black families are buying homes, which has stretched the Black homeownership gap to its highest rates since the 1960s. The post Top 10 Cities In America With The Largest Black Homeownership Gap appeared first on NewsOne.

The DOJ released information today about its efforts to protect voter rights and election integrity amid concerns about voter intimidation. The post DOJ Vows To Protect Voters And Election Integrity Ahead Of Midterms appeared first on NewsOne.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

The funeral for the 15-year-old comes amid calls for the Gulfport, Mississippi, cop who shot him in the head to be held accountable. The post Jaheim McMillan’s Funeral Set As Killer Gulfport Cop Who Shot ‘Unarmed Teen In Head Isn’t Arrested appeared first on NewsOne.

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The tour is prioritizing Black men ahead of the most competitive election in the south. The post Georgia Civic Engagement Organizations Launch ‘Black Men Got Something To Say’ Tour appeared first on NewsOne.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

It remains unclear how much money will go to Black farmers. The post USDA Announces $1.3 Billion To Financially Distressed Farmers appeared first on NewsOne.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

After the Saint Paul interim police chief gave remarks, Mingus took the opportunity to talk about the issues with policing. The post ‘We Keep Us Safe…Riots Work’: Minnesota Man Used Police Award Ceremony To Speak Out Against Them appeared first on NewsOne.

With the midterm election just weeks away, the Legal Defense Fund is doing everything it takes to ensure voters feel empowered and informed to cast their ballots. The post Mississippi Advocates Urge Secretary Of State To Fix Voting Information Ahead Of 2022 Election appeared first on NewsOne.

Civil Rights & Social Justice

Anniversaries are usually a time for celebration, but the idea of another decade or more with Thomas on the bench is enough to bring tears to one's eyes.  The post Commentary: Clarence Thomas Has Been Undermining People’s Rights For 31 Years And Counting appeared first on NewsOne.

Here's what that may mean for Black folks. The post DOJ Says $139 Million Will Go To Hiring More Cops: What That Can Mean For Black People appeared first on NewsOne.