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Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. Has Projected Release Date

Good behavior could lead to a reduced sentence.
11/04/2013

Jesse Jackson Jr. Is Now Inmate No. 32451-016

Jackson Jr. began his 24-month prison sentence on Oct. 29.
10/29/2013
A Look at Black and Latino Males High School Performance

The Road to Higher Education for Black and Latino Males

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When Black Market Cosmetic Surgery Kills

Health Rewind: Death by Illegal Butt Injections?

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“Stand Your Ground” Causes Controversy Again in Florida Courtroom - Florida’s Stand Your Ground law can keep a shooter out of jail, and it can also put someone behind bars, as a case involving a Florida mother shows. According to the “official” blog site for Marissa Alexander, on Aug. 1, 2010, the 31-year-old mother of three was in a fight with her husband who had every intention of killing her, Alexander says. The couple had been in previous fights, and because of that, she obtained a concealed weapon permit to keep her safe. She fired a single shot to scare her husband off and now faces a 20-year prison sentence.\r(Photo: Marissa Alexander)

Was Marissa Alexander Failed by the Justice System?

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Jesse Jackson Jr. Wants to Serve Prison Sentence Before Wife

Jackson's lawyers request leniency due to mental health.
06/18/2013

Commentary: Sesame Street 's Admirable Incarceration Education Kits

The children's program hopes to help kids cope.
06/14/2013
Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Goods May Be Auctioned

Prosecutors Request Jail Time for Jesse and Sandi Jackson

The Jacksons won't serve their terms at same time.
06/07/2013

NAACP Leader: Republicans Can Win Black Votes by Focusing on Issues

Ben Jealous says the GOP must focus on civil rights issues.
04/25/2013
Alicia Keys Wants To Empower Women

Health Rewind: Alicia Keys Wants To Empower Women

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Wisconsin Has Highest Black Male Incarceration Rate

Commentary: We Must End Poverty and Inequality in America

Rep. John Conyers on prison and the "lost generation."
02/11/2013