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The City of Chicago is on the brink of finalizing a $5.8 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit filed by 12 Black employees against the city’s water department, alleging pervasive racism and a toxic work environment. The tentative agreement, reached on May 6, comes just before a scheduled trial in federal court. According to CBS…
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on April 15, 2024, unveiled a new pilot program aiming to shield whistleblowers from prosecution when they come forward with information on corporate wrongdoing. The initiative, titled “Pilot Program on Voluntary Self-Disclosures for Individuals,” aims to encourage individuals to report criminal activities involving corporations, such as financial crimes, bribery,…
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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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Haley Taylor Schlitz, known for her remarkable achievements since her teenage years, has reached another significant milestone at just 21 years old. After making headlines in 2019 for securing acceptances to nine law schools at the age of 16, Taylor Schlitz has now been sworn in as an attorney by the Minnesota State Bar Association.…
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In a historic move, the University of Florida (UF) Supreme Court has appointed Britney Deas as its first Black woman chief justice. At just 25 years old, Deas, a Haitian UF Levin College of Law student, has shattered barriers and made waves in her career path, marking a significant milestone for representation and diversity within…
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