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I'm back with a new episode of The Untold Stories of the Civil Rights Movement, where I look at some of the most important civil rights cases. I quickly unpack their stories and why I believe they are significant....
Unfortunately, with the rise of black political progress during Reconstruction came the rise of white rage and backlash. Reeling from the defeat in the South, white southerners felt doubly insulted to lose the war and now have their former...
Part I: The Shooting
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Tragedy is always an unwelcomed guest on the journey of life; striking suddenly and without warning. One moment you are blithely living under the illusion...
I can’t seem to get beyond the horror that occurred in my hometown of Orlando last weekend. Friday night the singer Christina Grimmie was shot to death while signing autographs for fans. Although I did not know her, her...
And that is the problem. As I watch the dash cam video, it is clear to me that Officer Yanez was afraid. However, what is not clear to me is the reason. Why was he so terrified? Was it...
Yesterday was the first day in the trial against Officer Jeronimo Yanez, the officer who shot and killed Philando Castile. As you may recall, Castile’s death occurred last summer during a string of police involved shootings that seemed to...
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As a civil rights attorney and student of black history, I'm often asked which books I would recommend for someone who wants to learn more about both subjects. Therefore, I decided to make a video of 7 books...
I was tempted to title this post “Is The NAACP Still Relevant?” but that question is almost laughable. I cannot recall the last time the NAACP spearheaded a national campaign addressing a major issue impacting black people. They have...
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In law school I was disappointed by the dearth of civil rights courses available. Thankfully students had the ability to create ad hoc seminars around subjects that interest us and fit within the rigorous guidelines mandated for each course....
I cannot express my outrage about Flint, Michigan. It is another example of the perceived disposability of black and brown citizens in this country. And the failure to indict anyone for these crimes once again makes justice an idea...