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Marissa Alexander could face up to 60 years
The Florida woman, Marissa Alexander, who fired a warning shot to ward off her estranged abusive husband will be retried and may face up to 60 years behind bars if convicted
Black Panther released from prison after four and a half decades
After negotiating a deal in Baltimore Circuit Court, Marshall “Eddie” Conway was released from a Maryland state penitentiary last Tuesday
Who’s responsible for the execution of Malcolm X?
At the very same location where he became an ancestor 49 years earlier, admirers of the fearless Black Nationalist Malcolm X paid homage to his legacy
Herman Ferguson: 49 years ago at the Audubon Ballroom
Baba Herman Ferguson, an original member of the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU), detailed witnessing the Feb. 21, 1965, assassination of Malcolm X at the Audubon Ballroom.
Guilty on four counts in ‘loud music murder trial’
On Saturday evening a jury in Jacksonville, Fla. announced a guilty verdict on charges stemming from Michael Dunn’s admitted murder of 17-year-old Jordan Davis.
Activists warn artist: ‘No disrespect for Malcolm X!’
Community leaders are calling for a boycott of rap artist Nicki Minaj due to what they deem to be dishonorable use of Malcolm X to promote her expletive-filled recording.
Fundraiser held for ailing attorney Lynne Stewart
A capacity crowd packed Midtown Manhattan’s St. Peter’s Church on Friday evening to financially support the people’s lawyer Lynne Stewart with medical expenses for her deteriorating health due to breast cancer.
Malcolm X: The price of freedom is death
Friday, Feb. 21 marks 49 years since a hit squad of cold-blooded assassins aired out the Audubon Ballroom stage, expiring the physical life of Black Nationalist advocate El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, aka Malcolm X
Senate panel approves Obama nominee Adegbile
In a 10-8 vote last Thursday afternoon, the Senate Judiciary Committee supported Debo Adegbile as assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.
Ramarley Graham memorial service this Saturday
Relatives and other supporters of police terrorism victim Ramarley Graham have scheduled a memorial service for this Saturday to reflect on his life and discuss the next stages in their pursuit for justice.
