advocacy

  • In Tennessee, Bills Targeting Pride Flags, LGBTQ Students Near Passage

    Amidst a flurry of legislative activity targeting LGBTQ+ rights, Tennessee lawmakers are on the brink of passing bills that could severely restrict the visibility of LGBTQ+ identities in public and charter schools. Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights are sounding the alarm as at least 18 anti-LGBTQ+ bills have been introduced this year, adding to the challenges…

  • Florida Approves Law Banning Homeless People From Sleeping In Public Places! Here Are The Potential Legal Push Backs

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a new law aiming to ban homeless individuals from camping or sleeping on public property, citing concerns over quality of life and public safety. The legislation, known as HB 1365 or the “Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping” bill, was signed on Wednesday and is set to take effect…

  • Victims of Catholic Nun Abuse Seek Justice, Say They’ve Been Overlooked

    Amidst the ongoing clergy sex abuse crisis, a lesser-known group of survivors is finding solidarity and support in an online forum dedicated to those who have suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Catholic nuns. Gathering weekly over Zoom, members of the support group share their experiences and provide mutual encouragement. Founded by Mary Dispenza,…

  • World’s First: France Enshrines Abortion as a Constitutional Right on International Women’s Day

    France made history on International Women’s Day by becoming the first country in the world to enshrine the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution. The landmark event took place in Paris, where a diverse crowd gathered to witness the historic moment unfold. The move marks a significant shift in France’s approach to reproductive rights,…

  • Google Under Fire: Discrimination Lawsuit Alleges Racial and Disability Bias

    Google, a titan in the tech industry, faces scrutiny as its first and only Black and Deaf employee, Jalon Hall, launches a discrimination lawsuit against the company. Hall’s legal action accuses Google of racial and disability-based bias, shedding light on the challenges faced by marginalized employees within the tech giant. Joining Google in 2020 as…

  • Black Chambers Across Florida Gather in Tallahassee For 3rd Annual Black Chamber Day

    The Florida Association of Black Chambers of Commerce (FABCC) hosted its third annual Black Chamber Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee, commencing on Feb. 5, 2024, with a vibrant reception and live band performance by Tallahassee Nights. The event continued on February 6th with a day of advocacy and education for attendees. With Florida ranking…

  • Black Civil Rights Groups Are Uniting To Fight Anti-DEI Sentiment

    In response to mounting opposition towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a coalition of civil rights, political, and advocacy groups is mobilizing to defend these initiatives. Spearheaded by leaders such as Marc H. Morial of the National Urban League, these organizations are countering criticisms voiced by figures like Elon Musk and Bill Ackman. Morial…

  • Father-Daughter Legal Duo Named Among Most Influential In Law & Justice By MIPAD

    Attorney Zulu Ali and his daughter, Attorney Whitney Ali, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the legal field as they secure their place among the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) in the Law and Justice Edition. MIPAD, a global initiative supporting the International Decade for People of African Descent, has honored…