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Civil rights will always be a hot topic not just within the community but across the country. Sadly, while some strides have been made to create true equality and justice, countless incidents occur across the country that reminds society of how much further there is to go. In particular, when these situations arise victims need a voice that will speak up for them , demand accountability, and shine a spotlight on all the ways that America is not living up to its potential. Ben Crump is one of those voices. Ben Crump is a civil rights and personal injury attorney and civil rights activist. He rose to prominence after he took the Trayvon Martin case where the youth was fatally shot by neighborhood vigilante, George Zimmerman. Since then, the attorney has taken on many high-profile cases that frequently center around racial brutality. Given his high-profile status, how much is this legal eagle worth? Ben Crump’s Early Life Ben Crump’s early life before passing the bar exam is fairly...
The murder of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has sparked widespread unrest, both peaceful and riotous. Amid the global uprising, which began on May 26, several businesses have been a casualty of protestors’ war against police brutality, including Black-owned stores. Thousands of people have made their way to the streets for justice, to call for defunding the police, and to spread awareness of other Black bodies that have been executed via state-sanctioned murders, particularly Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery . Windows have been shattered, vehicles have been burned and property damage is done. Additionally, some Black businesses have suffered economically due to mandatory curfews. As activists continue to organize, strategize and mobilize on the ground, donate to or simply #BuyBlack at any of these Black businesses. Pure Oasis This Boston cannabis retailer, the state’s first and only Black-run cannabis retailer, was hit by looters. According to The Boston...
Black people are killed by the police for just being Black—while running, walking, wearing a hoodie, standing on a corner, and watching TV at home. In particular, Black people can be shot by the authorities for reaching for their ID during a traffic stop. Motivated by this traumatizing reality, 18-year-old Loyola University student , David Price, invented The Safety Pouch , a vehicle document and ID holder. The brilliant invention clips onto the driver’s side window to limit movement, make all documents easily accessible and allow for a safer exchange with the police. According to the website, the pouch comes in fluorescent orange for high visibility. When the convenient organizer is not in use, it can be clipped to the sun visor or stored anywhere in the car. While The Safety Pouch is a brilliant invention, it’s disheartening to know that Black men and women are forced to take extra steps to ensure their safety in light of the nonstop injustices our communities face. Some reactions...