by Natasha Mundkur | Jan 7, 2022 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) – A Georgia judge has sentenced a trio of vigilantes convicted of hunting down and murdering Ahmaud Arbery to life in prison earlier on Friday. A father and son duo were sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, while their neighbor...
by Natasha Mundkur | Dec 16, 2021 | Press Releases
Norfolk, Va. – Organizations and individuals bringing suit against the City of Norfolk over the planned displacement of public housing residents are calling the announced settlement of the case a good first step, but have pledged to closely monitor the implementation...
by Natasha Mundkur | Nov 15, 2021 | Press Releases
Washington, D.C.- The United States Supreme Court plays an essential role in upholding and protecting the constitutional and civil rights of Black Americans and other people of color. However, in recent years, the public has begun to lose faith in the Court’s...
by Natasha Mundkur | Nov 5, 2021 | Press Releases
(Austin, Texas) — The Texas State Legislature approved redistricting maps for the state House, the state Senate, and U.S. Congress that are based on the unconstitutional and impermissible use of race. These maps dilute the voting strength of Black voters and other...
by Natasha Mundkur | Nov 5, 2021 | Press Releases
(Washington, D.C.) — The U.S. Senate held a procedural vote on Wednesday to consider the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Although all 50 Democrats in the Senate voted in favor, joined by Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican Senate Leadership...
