A Black man was shot and killed in Raleigh, North Carolina Monday by city police officers after they chased the alleged drug suspect. Akiel Denkins, 24, was unarmed according to his mother and witness statements, the Huffington Post reports.
Studies show that inmates who have not had access to rehabilitation programs are more likely to reoffend. President Obama is continuing his commitment to criminal justice reform with his “Second Chance Pell Pilot Program”.
Controversial Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan turned heads last Sunday during his annual Saviour's Day address when he gave praise to GOP presidential hopeful, Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, voters in 12 states headed to the polls as Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton and her Republican rival Donald Trump work to expand their delegate count against their nearest challengers, according to The New York Times.
A 911 caller reported that a Black male wearing a hoodie and a bandana was waving a firearm in the parking lot at about 7:15 p.m. Friday night. Officers who arrived on the scene told the teenager to stop walking northbound on Electric Road. When he did not comply with their commands, police twice-attempted to stun Spencer with a Taser.
A new Texas law mandates the installation of surveillance cameras in special education classrooms when requested. However, some parents and school officials have some concerns.
The department of education launches an investigation unit. Critics say the government has been slow to probe colleges accused of fraud.