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Baton Rouge Cop Killer Was a “Sovereign Citizen.” What the Heck Is That?
By Brandon Ellington Patterson On July 17, in the second (at least) targeted attack on police in just over a week, 29-year-old Gavin Long shot six cops, three fatally, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The former Marine had posted YouTube selfie … Continue reading
‘On this side of town they harass you’: the Baton Rouge where Alton Sterling died
By Jesse Hardman While most people are finishing up their work week, 47-year-old Terrell Griffin and his 19-year-old nephew Xavier Coleman are still working hard on the north side of Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They are selling CDs, … Continue reading
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Tagged Alton Sterling, Baton Rouge, law, Louisiana, police involved shooting, race, racism, United States
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Baton Rouge Mayor Is No-Show at Alton Sterling’s Funeral
By Zack Kopplin Mayor Kip Holden didn’t attend Alton Sterling’s funeral on Friday, continuing his track record of being a no-show throughout the biggest thing to hit his city in years. Strangely, the mayor’s staff said that no one currently … Continue reading
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Tagged Alton Sterling, Baton Rouge, Kip Holden, Louisiana, police brutality, race, racism, United States
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Federal Judge Orders Release Of Last ‘Angola 3’ Prisoner
By Eyder Peralta A federal judge has ordered the unconditional release of the last member of the “Angola 3” who remains in prison. Albert Woodfox, the 68-year-old former Black Panther leader, has spent the past four decades in solitary confinement … Continue reading
Louisiana parish claims incarcerated 14-year-old consented to be raped by a corrections officer
By Katie McDonough A Louisiana parish is arguing that it should not be held liable for the rape of a 14-year-old girl in a juvenile detention center because the victim “consented” to be sexually assaulted by a 40-year-old corrections officer … Continue reading
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund Wins Injunction in Post-Katrina Housing Discrimination Case
Excellent news, however this is just one battle in a long war. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/naacp-legal-defense-and-educational-fund-wins-injunction-in-post-katrina-housing-discrimination-case-103573424.html
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Tagged discrimination, Fair Housing, housing, Hurricane Katrina, law, Louisiana, NAACP, Road Home Program
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Black Political Power in New Orleans Is Waning Five Years After Katrina
Excellent article by Brentin Mock and the Root. Black Political Power in New Orleans Is Waning Five Years After Katrina.
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Tagged african american, black, Brentin Mock, Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana, New Orleans, politics
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Six Teens Drown During Family Outing In Louisiana
I learned how to swim while in kindergarten and have swum ever since. My father still does not know how to swim and if it was not for my mother would have drowned to death when they were in a car accident and he … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, education, family, Louisiana, Red River, skill, swimming
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Cyber racism in high school
I was not aware of this event in Louisiana. Very interesting and thought-provoking article from Jeesie Daniels and Race Talk. Cyber racism in high school | Race-Talk.