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Michigan Family Sues School District Over Alleged Racial Harassment and Inaction

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Portage, MI—A Michigan school district is at the center of a federal lawsuit, with accusations that it failed to effectively intervene after two African American students were subjected to racial harassment by their peers. The lawsuit was filed on December 12 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan by Adam Baylis III and Nakia S. Baylis, the father and stepmother/legal guardian of the children, respectively. Portage Public Schools, along with specific administrators, a bus driver, and a school counselor, have been named as defendants in the case. The allegations involve the … Read more

Revisiting a Decade-Old Conviction: Questions Arise Over Officer’s Reliability in St. Louis Shooting Case

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St. Louis, Missouri – In the dim light of a St. Louis alley, a shooting incident in 2013 led to the controversial arrest of Kurtis Watkins, who has since served 11 years of a 25-year sentence based solely on the testimony of one police officer, Steven Pinkerton. The case, which highlights issues of police credibility and racial profiling, has drawn renewed scrutiny due to recent investigations revealing possible biases and past misjudgments by the officer involved. On August 10, 2013, just after midnight, an altercation among young men in the Dutchtown neighborhood escalated into gunfire. … Read more

Farmers’ Advocacy Group Criticizes Government’s Draft Policy, Citing Abandonment of Protective Measures

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New Delhi, India — Advocacy group ASHA’s co-convenors have raised concerns about certain clauses in Chapter 7.1 of the draft policy that mirrors controversial provisions previously found in farm laws. The co-convenors argue that these provisions indicate a shift towards deregulation, which they believe compromises the protection of farmers’ interests. Critics of the draft policy argue that this move represents a relinquishment of government responsibilities towards agricultural producers. This concern echoes the vehement opposition that met the farm laws introduced by the government, which resulted in widespread protests across the nation. The draft policy under … Read more

Emerging Filmmakers Spotlighted at KIFF 2024, Street Play Feature Clinches Coveted Special Jury Prize

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Kolkata, India – The Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) 2024 saw an impressive showcase of young talent, culminating in a movie about street theater that clinched the Special Jury Award. This film captured the hearts of the audience and jury alike with its compelling narrative and raw portrayal of the struggles faced by street performers in India. The festival, which has grown in stature and influence over the years, provides a platform for young filmmakers to present their works to a global audience. This year, the event featured films from diverse genres, reflecting a wide … Read more