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Houston, Charles Hamilton (1895-1950)
Charles Hamilton Houston, a renowned civil rights attorney, was widely recognized as the architect of the civil rights strategy that led to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1954 decision, Brown v. Board of Education.  He was also a mentor to Thurgood Marshall who successfully litigated the pivotal Brown
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22
1950
Gay Rights Victory
In Bostock v. Clayton County, the United States Supreme Court ruled, this
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Cosby Appeal
In a significant legal victory for Bill Cosby, the state Supreme Court has agreed to hear the appeal of his 2018 conviction on charges of indecent aggravated
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Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Breonna Taylor’s Boyfriend Kenneth Walker, FBI Launches Investigation
Several developments in the death of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old decorated Louisville, Kentucky, EMT who was fatally shot by three white officers while sleeping in her home, evolved over Memorial Day
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Ahmaud Arbery shooting weighs heavily on black legal professionals
Like others across the nation, Randolph has been closely following the Ahmaud Arbery shooting
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Justice Department Will Investigate Ahmaud Arbery’s Death As A Hate Crime According To Family’s Attorney
The U.S. Justice Department will look for evidence to launch a hate crime investigation into the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery, according to family attorney S. Lee
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New Orleans’ First Black District Attorney Eddie Jordan Jr.
President Clinton’s time in office saw Jordan, a Democrat, appointed as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District in
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Mentorships Help Black Women Thrive in Legal Profession
While the barriers are steep for black women in law, supportive networks and opportunities exist to turn obstacles into societal
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‘Abolish The Police’ Isn’t New. This Energy Is.
They argue that the U.S. criminal justice system has at every level — from law enforcement to courts and prisons — not only failed at public safety but actively harmed Black and brown communities through hyper-criminalization and refers to a world in which people don’t need to rely on police or
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Film review: John Lewis – Good Trouble
“I feel lucky and blessed that I’m serving in the Congress… But there is a force that is trying to take us back to another time and another dark period,” warns congressman John
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100 Black Women Lawyers Go Live on Zoom Call | Afro
100 BLACK WOMEN LAWYERS GO LIVE, MAKING HISTORY WITH ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE CALL ABOUT INJUSTICE
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Gay rights victory
In Bostock v. Clayton County, the United States Supreme Court ruled, this week, that the federal employment discrimination statute (Title VII) barred discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in places of
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Raymere Thomas – A Shining Example of a Rattler for Justice
ORLANDO, Fla. – When Raymere Thomas thinks about his family and his life back in Atlanta, the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law student is motivated to reach his career goals of becoming an
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Black Man Convicted Of Rape In 1976 Is Fighting For His Release
Today (June 24), Ronnie Long’s lawyer, Jaime Lau, interviewed with The Clay Cane Show on SiriusXM Urban View about the horrific trial of Ronnie Long by an all-white
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Learn About Wrongful Death Claims in New York.
If you’re filing the claim in New York, you’ll need to understand the laws governing wrongful death claims in the
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Ahmaud Arbery video was leaked by suspect to clear up local rumors
(Photo: Twitter) The video capturing the killing of Ahmaud Arbery by Travis and Gregory McMichael in Georgia has captured the national spotlight and sparked discourse about race. According to WSB-TV in Atlanta, McMichael gave the video footage to a local radio station himself in effo
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Special Prosecutor In Breonna Taylor’s Case Is Mitch McConnell’s ‘Protégé’ Who Trump Loves
The road to achieving justice for Breonna Taylor may not be as smooth as it could be after it was announced that the Republican attorney general of Kentucky would be serving as the case’s special
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New Hampshire Mesothelioma Victims Center Appeals to a Navy Veteran with Mesothelioma in New Hampshire to Call for Direct Access to Attorney Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste-Get a Much Better Compensation Result
MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE, USA, July 2, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The New Hampshire Mesothelioma Victims Center says, "We are appealing to a Navy Veteran or person in New Hampshire who just received news they have mesothelioma to please call 800-714-0303 for direct access to attorney Erik Karst of
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The cruel and unusual story of Willie Francis, the teen who was executed twice
Thus, while the state prepared to try to kill Francis again, Frederick managed to hire the services of Bertrand DeBlanc, a lawyer who had also been a good friend of Thomas before his
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NFL players lawyer up, proclaim innocence following robbery accusations
Seattle Seahawks corner Quinton Dunbar, right, and New York Giants cornerback Deandre
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Colorado US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate Urges a Navy Veteran or Individual with Mesothelioma in Colorado to Focus Compensation-And to Call for Direct Access to Erik Karst of Karst von Oiste-Get Better Results
DENVER, COLORADO , USA, June 3, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Colorado US Navy Veterans Mesothelioma Advocate says, "We are urging a Navy Veteran or person with recently diagnosed mesothelioma in Colorado or their family to call us anytime at 800-714-0303 for direct access to attorney Erik Karst
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Frazer, Victor O. (1943- )
Victor O. Frazer, attorney and politician, was born May 24, 1943 in Charlotte Amalie on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands to Albert Frazer and Amanda Blyden.   He graduated from Charlotte Amalie High School in 1960.  In 1964, he earned a B.A. degree from Fisk University. In 1971, he received his
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Two lawyers of color facing 45 years for burning police car
(Credit: U.S. Attorney's office) Two lawyers of color who were arrested in May following the protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death are facing a potential of 45 years in prison. HuffPost reported that Colinford King Mattis and Urooj Rahma were arrested on May 30 in Brooklyn dur
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Cop involved in Floyd's death released from jail on bail
His lawyer, Earl Gray, confirmed Lane was released Wednesday afternoon after posting bail and told ABC News he had no further comment at this
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Supreme Court Hears Offender’s Court Costs Issue
A Montgomery County man was sentenced to prison until at least his mid-80s is challenging a trial judge’s decision not to waive his mandatory court costs, after concluding the man has to “take responsibility for his
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Jackson Honored as ‘Best Mentor’
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (Black PR Wire) – The Daily Business Review has recognized Government Law & Lobbying Shareholder Yolanda Cash Jackson as a “Best Mentor” in its 2020 Professional Excellence
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Attorney General Hill given 30-day suspension | The Crusader Newspaper Group
Attorney General Curtis Hill, who made history as the state’s first African-American Attorney General following his election in 2016, had been facing allegations of inappropriately touching multiple women at a party celebrating the end of the legislative session in March
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Brooklyn Lawyers Hit with Seven Federal Charges for Allegedly Throwing Molotov Cocktail Into NYPD Cruiser Now Face Life Imprisonment
Two lawyers are facing life in prison on charges of throwing an explosive into an unoccupied New York Police cruiser during a demonstration in late
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Forrest W. Littlejohn: Renowned Attorney & Member of Indiana Black Legislative Caucus
Forrest W. Littlejohn was a well-known attorney throughout Indiana and a member of the Indiana Black Legislative
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Shooting of Jordan Davis
The shooting of Jordan Davis occurred on Friday, November 23, 2012, at a gas station in Jacksonville, Florida, United States by Michael David Dunn, a 47-year-old software developer, following an argument over the loud music played by Davis and/or his three friends. Jordan Russell Davis was
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