racial bias

  • The O.J. Simpson Case: A Landmark in Legal History

    The O.J. Simpson case stands out as one of the most infamous and consequential trials in American legal history. Beginning in 1994, this trial captured the attention of the nation and highlighted issues of race, celebrity, and the criminal justice system. Even decades later, it continues to be studied and analyzed for its impact on…

  • 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…

  • Mother Sues Mississippi City and Officers Over 10-Year-Old Son’s Public Urination Arrest

    A mother from Senatobia, Mississippi, has filed a lawsuit against the city and involved officers after her 10-year-old son, Quantavious, was arrested for public urination last August. The lawsuit, brought forth by Latonya Eason in federal court, highlights a distressing incident that has sparked allegations of racial bias and excessive policing. According to their attorney,…

  • Judge Drops Probation For Black Child, 11, Sentenced For Urinating In Public

    In Senatobia, Mississippi, an 11-year-old Black child, Quantavious Eason, found himself entangled in the legal system after a seemingly minor incident of urinating in public last August. Initially arrested at the tender age of 10, Eason faced the charge of being a child in need of supervision. This led to a probation sentence, coupled with…

  • Family Of Black Girls Handcuffed By Police And Held At Gunpoint Reach $1.9 Million Settlement

    In a case that sparked nationwide outrage, the family of Black girls who were handcuffed by police and held at gunpoint has reached a $1.9 million settlement with city officials in Aurora, Colorado. The incident, which occurred in 2021, involved Brittney Gilliam and her daughters, who were mistakenly detained by police officers who believed the…