Reform L.A. Jails Coalition Makes History and Turns in Over 246K Signatures
Community-driven ballot measure aimed at L.A. Sheriff Deputy misconduct and prioritizing alternatives to jail for vulnerable populations
Community-driven ballot measure aimed at L.A. Sheriff Deputy misconduct and prioritizing alternatives to jail for vulnerable populations
Since the beginning of its inception, women have dedicated their lives to shaping and transforming America into the country we see today. This week, we kick-off the celebration of Women’s History Month by paying homage to a few women of color, who have rallied for change both locally and nationally.
Family of Gemmel Moore and activists launch Color of Change petition
On February 26, 2012 Black America was in an outrage over the death of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin who was killed in Sanford, Florida by a white 28-year-old neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman after reporting Martin to the police as “suspicious.”
The discussion seemed to focus an inordinate amount on what black people can do to eschew being targeted by law enforcement