Series: Overpolicing Parents How America’s CPS Dragnet Ensnares Families This story was originally published by ProPublica. By Eli Hager, ProPublica…
Month: December 2022
She says doctors ignored her concerns about her pregnancy. For many Black women, it’s a familiar story.
By Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive…
Megan Thee Stallion and the Catch-22 for Black women who seek justice
Originally published by The 19th Since accusing Tory Lanez of shooting her, Megan Thee Stallion has been hit with criticism…
‘A whole new perspective’: Jennifer McClellan could become first Black woman to represent Virginia in U.S. House
Originally published by The 19th The win in a February special election would represent a stunning first for the southern…
Brittney Griner is home, but the work isn’t over
Originally published by The 19th Days after her release from Russian detainment, WNBA player Brittney Griner shared gratitude for the…
Developers Found Graves in the Virginia Woods. Authorities Then Helped Erase the Historic Black Cemetery.
This story was originally published by ProPublica. By Seth Freed Wessler, ProPublica ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign…
Success of ‘slavery on the ballot’ measures could help incarcerated pregnant people of color
This story was originally published by The 19th Four of five states in the midterms voted to remove language from…
Biden’s judicial nominations have set records for diversity, but dozens remain unconfirmed
This story was originally published by The 19th The president has prioritized nominating people from underrepresented backgrounds in terms of…
Joe Biden is meeting African leaders – why free trade is a major talking point
By James Thuo Gathii, Loyola University Chicago African leaders face a dilemma over trade relations with the United States. Should…
Brittney Griner’s case was difficult for US negotiators for one key reason: She was guilty
By William E. Butler, Penn State The release from Russian prison of WNBA star Britney Griner has been greeted with…