Derrick Parker, a 24-year-old African American student hailing from Kansas City, Missouri, has achieved a significant milestone in his academic journey by graduating from Harvard Law School, one of the most esteemed law schools in the nation. His achievement, which first made headlines in 2021, garnered attention and praise nationwide, with Parker himself proudly sharing…
Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, which went into effect today, Wednesday, May 1, has sparked concerns among doctors and advocates about the impact on women’s access to essential healthcare. Dr. Leah Roberts, a reproductive endocrinologist and fertility specialist, expressed worries about the anti-abortion laws enacted by Florida and other states,…
In a moving tale of redemption, Carmen Allen Day’s journey from a troubled teenager to a prospective lawyer lends credence to the power of second chances in the legal system. Now 34 years old, Day graduated from Rutgers Law School in 2020, a feat made possible by the compassion of a judge who saw her…
The live video footage capturing a disturbing incident outside the Manhattan courthouse, where former President Donald Trump is undergoing trial, presented a significant challenge for news organizations as they navigated the ethical implications of broadcasting such graphic content to their audiences. CNN, Fox News Channel, MSNBC, and other news agencies found themselves thrust into the…
Duke University has announced the discontinuation of its Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program, a move prompted by last year’s Supreme Court decision ending race-based affirmative action in college admissions. Established in 1979, the scholarship program, named after Duke’s first Black student government president, Reginaldo “Reggie” Howard, provided full tuition, room, and board for select Black…
In a groundbreaking achievement for judicial history, Judge Jasmine Twitty became the youngest judge ever to be appointed in the United States, assuming her role as an Associate Judge of the municipal court for the city of Easley, SC at the age of 25. Subsequently, she was appointed as a municipal judge and lead judicial…
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