Social Justice Archives

Word In Black - July 11, 2024

“Black Vote, Black Power,” a collaboration between Keith Boykin and Word In Black, examines the issues, the candidates, and what’s at stake for Black America in...

My ‘Black Job’ Is to Protect Democracy

Word In Black - July 10, 2024

Yes, Joe Biden is a flawed candidate, but Donald Trump is a threat to America. Our Black job, if there is such a thing,...

DHL Express Accused Of Segregating Workers; Must Pay $8.7 Million In Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

Hunter Gilmore - May 7, 2024

The Chicago Teamsters union has reached an $8.7 million settlement in a long-standing racial discrimination lawsuit against global shipping giant DHL Express. The resolution,...

Civic Cipher Fosters Empathy, Understanding, and Social Justice Through Inclusive Dialogue

Hunter Gilmore - April 22, 2024

In today’s divisive landscape, where discord often drowns out dialogue, Civic Cipher offers a fresh alternative when it comes to amplifying voices, fostering allyship,...

Dr. Cornel West Launches Atlanta Presidential Campaign Initiative with Visit to ‘Cop City’

Atlanta Daily World - March 8, 2024

The Cornel West for President campaign has announced a series of groundbreaking events in Atlanta, Georgia this weekend to highlight the swell of cross-cultural...

AUC Students Stand in Protest of Israel-Hamas Conflict at Ebenezer Baptist Church

Roz Edward - March 4, 2024

Ebenezer Baptist Church on March 3, 2024. (Credit: EbenezerATL) Ebenezer Baptist Church - a symbol of the civil rights movement and the ongoing battles for...

Family Sues Georgia Cop Who Gunned Down Black Father Trapped in Car

Atlanta Daily World - February 28, 2024

Attorneys for the family of Devonte Dawayne Brown, the 28-year-old Black man gunned down by Cobb County Police officer Ian McConnell in August 2021,...

Rosa Parks Consortium Initiates Rosa Parks Holiday Weekend

Atlanta Daily World - January 30, 2024

February 1 - 5, 2024 To Ignite State, National Collaborative Effort A consortium emerging from Atlanta, Georgia is showcasing a collaborative 111th birthday commemoration for...

Racial Healing and Sisterhood on Two Wheels

Word In Black - January 28, 2024

Credit: Black Girls Do Bike/Facebook by Joseph Williams Growing up, riding a bicycle was one of Monica Garrison’s favorite summertime activities. The sense of excitement and freedom...

Overhaul Needed: Tackling Youth Incarceration and Racial Disparities

Site Editor - November 12, 2023

Although Black males comprise just 13% of the total population, they represent an astounding 35% of those incarcerated. By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National...

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