Tag: racial slurs
Why Schools Can No Longer Ignore Anti-Black Hate
"On this day, we call for specific legislation that will denounce anti-Black hate in schools and communities. Our students matter."
By K. Hasan Hamilton, Contributing...
The Consequences and Realization of a District Attorney’s Racism
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer’s comments have led to calls for his resignation, losing political support, and a potential rebuke from judges. It...
Lawsuit: 1st Wyoming Black Sheriff Fires Deputy For Racism
Wyoming's first Black sheriff last year fired a white deputy who is accused of tormenting a Black subordinate for years with racist name-calling that...
Lawyer: Jussie Smollett ‘a real victim’ of attack in Chicago
By Don Babwin and Sara Burnett, Associated Press
Jussie Smollett “is a real victim” of a “real crime,” his attorney said as the ex-"Empire" actor's...
FBI: Hate Crimes Rise in U.S. Spike, Highest in 12 Years
By Lauren Victoria Burke, NNPA Newswire Contributor
According to the FBI, the number of hate crimes in America rose 6 percent from the previous year...