DETROIT – A Michigan man will serve one year in prison for spray-painting racist graffiti on a predominantly Black church,…
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New study suggests geology can help people “heal” from racism
A study published by two University of San Diego professors titled “Conceptualizing Black Humanity Through Geopoetic Intimacy and Resistance: Memory…
Racist graffiti found on new homeowner’s property in East Bay
SAN LEANDRO, CA — A hate crime is under investigation in the East Bay area after racist graffiti was discovered…
South Carolina lawmakers push for hate crime bill using new strategy
COLUMBIA, S.C. — State lawmakers in South Carolina have filed an additional bill to support their years-long efforts to pass…
Michigan man pleads guilty to planning mass shooting targeting gay people
FLINT, Mich. — A 22-year-old man in Michigan pleaded guilty to a hate crime charge after he allegedly planned to…
Today’s white working-class young men who turn to racist violence are part of a long, sad American history
By Colin Kohlhaas, Binghamton University, State University of New York In recent years, the United States has seen a surge…
3 Black people killed in racially-motivated attack at store in Florida, sheriff says
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Three Black people were reportedly killed in a racially-motivated attack at a discount store in Jacksonville, authorities…
Trial begins for 2 white men accused of chasing, shooting at Black FedEx driver
JACKSON, Miss. — A trial will begin Wednesday for two white men charged with attempted murder after allegedly chasing and…
3 men charged after massive brawl on riverfront in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Authorities announced on Tuesday that three men are facing charges following a massive brawl caught on camera…
O’Shea Sibley: Teen arrested, charged with murder as hate crime in death of gay Black man
NEW YORK, N.Y. — The teenager suspected of fatally stabbing a 28-year-old gay Black man was arrested and has been…