Trivia
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Sarah Rector, a Black girl of Muscogee Creek descent, became one of the wealthiest Black children in the United States after oil was discovered on her land in 1913. However, her wealth also subjected her to legal guardianship restrictions, racial reclassification, and scrutiny from civil rights organizations. Born in 1902 in Indian Territory (now Oklahoma),…
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In a groundbreaking ruling, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found that French courts violated a woman’s right to privacy by holding her responsible for the breakdown of her marriage due to her decision to cease sexual relations with her husband. The decision, handed down on Thursday, January 23, 2025, is expected to…
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On this day in history, August 28, 1963, civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech during the March on Washington. Speaking before a crowd of approximately 250,000 people gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., King called for an end to racial injustice and articulated…
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Shequeena McKenzie, a 28-year-old trailblazer, has shattered barriers by becoming the first Black female judge in McComb, Mississippi, marking a historic moment for the city. “It was a surreal moment because I work hard, I have faith,” McKenzie expressed to WJTV. “The next thing you know, you start reaping the benefits of the things you…
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Meet Danasia Neal, a trailblazing attorney who defied expectations by graduating law school at the age of 24 and passing the bar exam while 39 weeks pregnant. Now, she’s using her legal prowess to champion Black businesses and entrepreneurs, ensuring they have the legal support they need to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Danasia Neal’s…
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Per-Erik Muskos, a councillor in the small Swedish town of Overtornea, stirred controversy in 2017 with his proposal to allow municipal employees a one-hour paid break during the workday for sexual activity. Muskos believes that fostering better relationships among employees is worth the investment of time and resources. The proposal, which was part of a…
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On March 10, 1969, a significant chapter in American history unfolded as James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to the assassination of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. This pivotal moment marked a somber milestone in the ongoing struggle for equality and justice. Ray’s guilty plea, entered in a Memphis courtroom, shocked…
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On this day, March 6, we commemorate a pivotal moment in American history: the infamous ruling of Dred Scott v. Sandford in 1857. It was a legal battle that began as a quest for freedom but ended up shaping the course of the nation’s future. In 1846, Dred Scott, an enslaved Black man, and his…
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In some trivia information, we take a look specifically at the Presidents who were lawyers. Below we have created a list of presidents who worked as lawyers before they took the highest office. Here, you can find 27 of the United States who was the first lawyer to become President. John Adams Adams was the second president…
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Law school success doesn’t come easy. It takes hard work and determination to make it through this legal right of passage. The more you know starting law school will help you succeed from day one
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