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New York Law Requires Textured Hair Education for Cosmetology Students

The bill aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their race, can work with all hair textures.
12/03/2023

What You Need To Know About Florida’s New Voting Law And The Potential Damage To Black Voters

The controversial law, SB 7050, goes into effect on July 1, 2023, but it has the potential to disenfranchise millions of voters.
05/11/2023

Mississippi Governor Signs Bill Into Law That Bans Critical Race Theory In Schools

Lawmakers in dozens of states have introduced anti-CRT legislation in a GOP political strategy to ignite their base, opponents say.
03/16/2022

Florida Legislature Passes First Law Restricting How Race Is Discussed By Employers In The Workplace

It’s part of a nationwide GOP effort to ignite their political base through fear of discussions about systemic racism.
03/11/2022

Kentucky Bill Would Make Teaching About Institutional Racism Illegal

The GOP is accused of unwarranted fear among parents of K-12 students about an academic framework taught in colleges.
02/16/2022

New Law Facilitates Removal Of Racist Clauses In Illinois Homeowner Deeds

Racial covenants were once used to keep certain neighborhoods white.
01/24/2022

Tennessee Education Department Rejects Right-Wing Moms Group Complaint Under State’s Anti-Critical Race Theory Law

They wanted books about MLK and Ruby Bridges banned.
12/01/2021

NY Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Ban Prosecutors From Using Rap Lyrics as Evidence

Sen. Brad Holyman and Sen. Jamaal Bailey of New York City introduced their “rap music on trial” legislation to the Senate on Nov. 17.
11/18/2021
03/25/2021 —Atlanta, Georgia — Rep. Park Cannon (D-Atlanta) is placed into the back of a Georgia State Capitol patrol car after being arrested by Georgia State Troopers on day 38 of the legislative session at the Georgia State Capitol Building in Atlanta, Thursday, March 25, 2021. (Alyssa Pointer / Alyssa.Pointer@ajc.com)

Decision Made In Georgia State Rep. Park Cannon Arrest Amid Anger Over New Election Law

The legislator had faced a felony charge.
04/07/2021
How Did Super PACs Come Into Play? - In 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a ban that prohibited corporations and unions from independently spending money to influence federal elections. A subsequent court ruling in SpeechNow.org v. Federal Election Commission (FEC), created Super PACs as they are now defined.(Photo: Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Latest Rulings From the U.S. Supreme Court

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Maasai Elders Aim to Reclaim Their Brand - Largely located in Kenya and Tanzania, the African ethnic group is fed up with companies like Louis Vuitton and Land Rover using their popular name and image to sell products. Maasai elder Isaac ole Tialolo and several companies have teamed up to combat this complicated matter.(Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya)

African Ethnic Group Maasai Aims to Reclaim Its Popular Brand

Elders want to prevent companies from exploiting their name.
05/28/2013