“It took just one generation to go from segregation to the Supreme Court of the United States,” Jackson asserted. “It is an honor of a lifetime to have this chance […]
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Gloves Off as Politicians Attack Each Other on Guns After Texas School Massacre
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia As adults grapple with talking to their children about the latest school massacre where 19 elementary school students and two […]
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What you need to know about abortion in Texas
BY MEGAN MUNCE, Texas Tribune, texastribune.org The U.S. Supreme Court eliminated the constitutional protection for abortion in a much-anticipated ruling Friday that will greatly affect access to reproductive health care […]
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In Roe decision, Justice Clarence Thomas Invites New Legal Challenges to Contraception and Same-sex Marriage Rights
BY JAMES BARRAGÁN, Texas Tribune, texastribune.org Tucked inside the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Friday that overturned the long-held constitutional protection for abortion was a concurring opinion from conservative Justice Clarence […]
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Supreme Court Protects Cops Who Fail to Issue Miranda Rights
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In an America where Black citizens especially have legitimate concerns when interacting with law enforcement, the U.S. Supreme Court has […]
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Ignoring the Plague of Mass Shootings, U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Allows More Individuals to Carry Concealed Weapons
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia In a 6-3 decision that ultimately will lead to more people legally carrying guns in America’s larger cities, the U.S. […]
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Supreme Court Officially Overturns Roe V. Wade
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Americans no longer have a constitutional right to abortion after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday, June 24, to […]
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NNPA and Transformative Justice Coalition Announce National GOTV Campaign Targeting 10 Million More Black Voters
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Ahead of the all-important 2022 midterm elections, reports show that more than 55 million Americans remain unregistered to vote – […]
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Roe Decision Could Spur Massive Voter Turnout During Midterms
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia The failure of Congress to pass legislation like the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the George Floyd Justice […]
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ShySpeaks and Company & Big Thought hosted The 2022 Civilized Fest: Juneteenth Edition at Gilley’s Dallas
By Lena Foster The 2022 Civilized Fest: Juneteenth Edition created an informative and expressive environment for the Dallas community to come together and not only celebrate Juneteenth but gather the […]