Rapper, movie star, and community activist, rapper T.I. wears many hats in the public eye, and he is adding to his repertoire. According to the Washington Post, the Atlanta-based rapper will be teaming with Ebenezer Baptist Church TTP to address nationwide concerns with mass incarceration of people of color. The conference is set to kick […]
His release is stirring momentum for the movement against mass incarceration.
A proverbial green rush is sweeping the United States of America. Once unthinkable, marijuana legalization is now taking hold in several states across the country. After a long fight against the forces of “reefer madness” public opinion has swung in favor of the green economy. Now marijuana is legal for adult use in nine US […]
Curling up with a glass of wine or a cocktail after a hard day at work is a time-honored ritual, yet many people are quick to think of someone who chooses a joint instead of a drink as a “stoner,” a label which connotes laziness, irresponsibility and a Seth Rogen laugh. Though former President Barack […]
Joseph Foster’s cries for help during a medical emergency were reportedly ignored.
New data shows that the number of incarcerated African Americans declined during the Obama-era.
New York City will close its first jail on Rikers Island this summer as part of a 10-year plan to shut down the infamous and violence-plagued jail complex.
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