South Africa Reopens the Steve Biko Inquest
Dek: Nearly 50 years after his killing, prosecutors revisit one of apartheid’s most defining political murders. Brief: South African prosecutors have reopened […]
Category: Crime
A Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner Exposes the Fragility of U.S. Political Life — and the Stakes for Black Futures
The annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner — typically a night of satire, press‑politics tension, and black‑tie spectacle — became the latest site […]
Manchester Killing of Nickenley Turenne Sparks Demands for Police Accountability
Dek: Racial‑justice groups call for transparency and independent oversight after another police killing deepens distrust between law enforcement and communities of color. […]
Nebraska Faces Intensifying Scrutiny Over Racial Inequities in Policing, Health, and Environmental Safety
Dek: New statewide analyses highlight persistent disparities affecting Black, Latino, and Indigenous residents, prompting calls for structural reforms. Brief: Civil rights groups […]
Des Moines Schools Face Rising Tensions and Safety Concerns for Black Students
Dek: Community advocates warn that recent incidents in the Des Moines metro highlight ongoing racial disparities in school climate and student safety. […]
Arkansas Walmart Worker Killed After Attacker Claims ‘Demon’ Told Him to Strike
A late-night shift at a Conway, Arkansas Walmart turned deadly when 32-year-old employee Jordanne Drinkwater was fatally stabbed by a man who […]
Arkansas Walmart Worker Killed After Attacker Claims ‘Demon’ Told Him to Strike
A late-night shift at a Conway, Arkansas Walmart turned deadly when 32-year-old employee Jordanne Drinkwater was fatally stabbed by a man who […]
A vehicle plowed into a parade crowd Saturday afternoon in New Iberia, Louisiana, injuring more than a dozen people and prompting a massive emergency response. Authorities say the driver is in custody and early findings indicate the crash was not intentional.
Vehicle Slams Into Parade Crowd in New Iberia, Louisiana A developing story with major public‑safety implications for a culturally significant community event […]