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  • Mother Indicted For Alleged Murder Of 6-Year-Old Daughter In Shocking Case of Child Abuse

    Lynija Eason Kumar, a resident of the Bronx, has been formally indicted on charges of murder and manslaughter in connection with the tragic death of her 6-year-old daughter. The indictment follows a distressing incident where authorities discovered the lifeless body of Jalayah Eason in the family’s residence within NYCHA’s Forest Houses. According to prosecutors, the…

  • PGA Golfer Scottie Scheffler Arrested Before Tee Time, Still Dominates Championship

    Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler found himself in an unexpected situation on Friday morning as he was arrested and booked by the Louisville Metro Police Department before his tee time at the PGA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky. Despite the chaotic turn of events, Scheffler managed to maintain his composure and deliver a stellar performance on the…

  • Alice Gyamfi: Breaking Barriers in Law and Family Legacy

    Alice Gyamfi’s remarkable journey from Ghana to becoming a legal trailblazer exemplifies the transformative power of education and familial support in the pursuit of legal excellence. As the first individual in her family to embark on a formal education journey and obtain a law degree, Gyamfi’s accomplishments are both historic and deeply personal. After graduating…

  • Mother and Daughter Make History After Graduating Law School Together

    Daphne and Edriuna Davis, a mother-daughter duo from Alabama, achieved a remarkable milestone when they graduated from the Birmingham School of Law simultaneously. In 2022, Daphne and Edriuna Davis walked across the stage together at the Bill Harris Arena, proudly receiving their Juris Doctorate degrees from the Birmingham School of Law! Their achievement is not…

  • Albany Native Ray Curtis Petty Jr. Makes History as Family’s First Lawyer, Overcoming Adversity to Achieve Milestone

    In a heartwarming tale of triumph over adversity, Albany, Georgia native Ray Curtis Petty Jr. has etched his name in his family’s history books by becoming its first lawyer. A viral video capturing his mother’s emotional reaction to his achievement has garnered widespread attention online, shedding light on Ray’s remarkable journey. Ray’s path to success…

  • This Is Why Missouri Currently Doesn’t Allow Pregnant Women To Be Legally Divorced

    A Missouri lawmaker has introduced a bill aiming to clarify the state’s laws regarding divorce, particularly when one spouse is pregnant. The issue has sparked controversy, with some arguing that the current policy unfairly controls pregnant women and may potentially trap them in abusive marriages. While Missouri law does not explicitly prohibit finalizing divorces for…

  • 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…

  • Civil Legal Aid Supports Federal Efforts To Help Prevent Domestic Violence

    The WH-LAIR Case Study below illustrates how civil legal aid supports federal efforts to serve the low-income and other vulnerable populations in various areas. It contain descriptions of common challenges faced by vulnerable populations, examples of federal responses to these challenges, and concrete examples of the ways in which civil legal aid meaningfully supports federal…