Saturday, January 25, 2020

Criminal Justice and Racism and Ageism and other discrimination links 012520



How to reduce rape: It is the hardest violent crime to prosecute. But most countries can do better

Thousands march across Brooklyn Bridge in support of Jewish community

Donald Trump Is the Result of White Rage, Not Economic Anxiety

Rev. Al Sharpton Calls Out Skadden: The Reverend tells Above the Law why he's going after Skadden.

Solidarity March Against Anti-Semitism: Thousands Rally After Attacks.  Thousands of people took to the streets of Lower Manhattan on Sunday to show solidarity with New York’s Jewish community after multiple recent anti-Semitic attacks.

A Tribute to a Living Legend: Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

The Widening Racial Gap on Jobs and Wealth: Black Americans don’t just need more jobs. They need better paying ones.

While Bernie Sanders has always stood up for African Americans, Joe Biden has repeatedly let us down

He spent 5 years on death row for a murder he didn’t commit. Now he’s graduating from college.
Ryan Matthews was 19 when he was sentenced to death. DNA from “a hair follicle and spit” eventually cleared him. Now he's 39 and getting a degree.

Serena Williams Wins First Title in Three Years, Donates Cash Prize to Australia Wildfires

Spike Lee to Head Cannes Film Festival Jury: The director will be the first black person to lead the jury in the festival’s 73-year history.

The Gandhi Rap - be the change u want to see

Monsey rabbi who survived stabbing attack gives invocation at New York State of the State address

Aly Raisman confirms she will not compete in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

We talked about what happens behind closed doors and helped out....

Trump eyes possible pardons for Stone, Flynn, ‘other people’

‘Bill Barr can’t do a criminal investigation on a matter he’s involved in’: Ex-federal prosecutor calls for special prosecutor

It’s not up to black people to cure white racism: Asking black people to stop racism is like asking women to stop sexism.

Democratic debate so white?  So what?  Black voters are now the backbone of the Democratic Party.  They know what most sensible voters know.  The rhetoric of inclusivity is well and good, but the point of parties is to win elections.

Man Hilariously Gets Revenge On Rude Woman At Airport, Only To Publicly Apologize A Day Later

Former inmates’ voting rights ought to be fast-tracked

Black Americans deeply pessimistic about country under Trump, whom more than 8 in 10 describe as ‘a racist,’ Post-Ipsos poll finds

Children of color projected to be majority of U.S. youth this year (this demographic reality is probably what is scaring the crap out of all the racists in the U.S.)

Former UN ambassador Nikki Haley accepts prestigious Theodor Herzl award: "Israel is not going away," she told the audience at the award ceremony in Manhattan.

Special Envoys and Coordinators for Combating Antisemitism (SECCA) reconvene in Germany under auspices of WJC

WJC President Ronald S. Lauder calls for unity in fight against hate in address to Vatican officials

WJC and UN Office of Counter-Terrorism sign first-of-its-kind MoU to bolster cooperation in securing Jewish communities

‘GIDDYUP!’: US AIRPORT SECURITY AGENT PULLS NATIVE AMERICAN WOMAN’S BRAIDS LIKE REINS‘: I am angry, humiliated,’ says Tara Houska

Show your support for racial justice in education and sign our Black Lives Matter at School pledge.

Christian Activist Claims Meghan Markle ‘Poisoned’ Royal Bloodline By Being Half-Black

This waltz once attributed to Strauss is actually by indigenous Mexican composer Juventino Rosas

Washington and Lee students want optional diplomas without portraits of Washington and Lee. A descendent of Lee supports the idea

Trump press secretary uses Fox News to smear all Muslims as terrorists: Defending Trump's retweet, Stephanie Grisham said that Trump intended to show Democrats support terrorism. Fox anchor Harris Faulkner said only that some people are concerned.

Fox co-anchor says she heard that Sen. Cory Booker is “lazy”

Cory Booker responds to Fox's Melissa Francis' claim that he's “lazy,” calling it “laughable” and a “tired trope”.  Booker: “These are the kind of ... dog whistles that are often used as tired tropes directed at African Americans”

Pete Seeger - We shall overcome

Martin Luther King III on MLK legacy: Respect, reason work better than political insults.  Political leaders across the spectrum need to realize that, while partisanship is understandable, hyper-partisanship is destructive to our country.

Dear White People, Before You Post Dr. King Quotes To Make Yourself Feel Good…

It is time to renew the spirit of the Emancipation Proclamation

Haitian-American Artist Explains His Image Of MLK And President Trump

8 In 10 Black Americans View Trump As ‘A Racist,’ Poll Finds

Michelle Obama Honors Martin Luther King Jr. by Asking Americans to Register to Vote: "By sitting out, we're allowing others to make decisions for us," said the former first lady

Meet-and-greet Popup Tent in Harlem Invites Locals to Meet Orthodox Jews: In wake of anti-Semitic attacks here, the 'Meet A Jew, Make A Friend' campaign was launched in an attempt to erase stereotypes.

White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard to Talk to White People About Racism

Coast Guard Wrapping Up Study on Why Minority Members Leave the Service

The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now It’s Naming a Carrier After Him

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