Social Justice
Facebook paying fine to settle U.S. suit on discrimination
Facebook is paying a $4.75 million fine and up to $9.5 million to eligible victims to resolve the Justice Department’s allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of officers accused of excessive force
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of police officers in two cases involving qualified immunity, the controversial legal doctrine that protects police officers.
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![[in center]: Taylor Kowalski, from Ridley Park, marching alongside others.
The Justice for Fanta Bility silent march in Sharon Hill, PA on 10/17/21. Fanta Bility was an eight year old girl who was shot and killed outside of a football game at Academy Park High School on August 27, 2021. The march had been organized and led by the UDTJ and Delco Resists as a way to honor Fanta’s life as well as call for police accountability.
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Photo essay: Silent marchers demand justice for Fanta Bility, 8-year-old killed by police in Delco
Community members took part in a silent march in Delco Sunday afternoon, calling for justice for Fanta Bility, the 8-year-old girl fatally shot by Sharon Hill police.
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Bill Cosby faces another sexual assault lawsuit, this one based on alleged Atlantic City rape
Lili Bernard filed a civil lawsuit against Bill Cosby regarding an incident in August 1990. She’s seeking $125 million in damages.
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To improve equity on the road, Philly bans police stops for minor traffic infractions
The measure is rooted in recent data that show Philadelphia police pull over a disproportionate number of Black drivers for minor traffic violations.
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Artist and educator Percy Ricks was rejected by Delaware Art Museum in a 1971 effort to showcase Black artists. The museum is making amends 50 years later.
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No charges for task force members in Winston Smith death
Crow Wing County Attorney Don Ryan said in letters dated last Wednesday that the task force members were justified in using deadly force when they shot Smith.
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‘We’re a living presence’: Philly celebrates first officially recognized Indigenous Peoples Day
Philadelphia’s fifth annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration was the first to be formally recognized and drew attendees from as far away as South Dakota and Canada.
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A Black family got their beach back — and inspired others to fight against land theft
The beachfront land — known as Bruce's Beach in Manhattan Beach, Calif. — is being returned to the descendants of Charles and Willa Bruce 97 years after it was taken.
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Family of the 8-year-old shot fatally by Sharon Hill police call for the officers’ firing
The family of Fanta Bility, the 8-year-old girl killed by Sharon Hill police in late August, is urging the Delaware County borough to fire the officers responsible for her dea
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Feds won’t seek charges against cop in Jacob Blake shooting
Federal prosecutors announced Friday that they won’t file charges against a white police officer who shot Jacob Blake in Wisconsin last year.
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Sonia Sanchez wins $250,000 prize for lifetime achievement
Poet, educator, and activist Sonia Sanchez is this year's winner of the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize.
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‘Until I Am Free: Fannie Lou Hamer’s Enduring Message to America’
In her new book, Keisha N. Blain combines traditional historical biography with modern social commentary to paint a full picture of civil rights icon Fannie Lou Hamer.
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The provisions in Texas’ restrictive abortion law are not popular, an NPR poll finds
A clear majority of Americans opposes key provisions of the controversial new Texas abortion law, including most Republicans, the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds.
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