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University of Washington Hit with $16 Million Verdict in Landmark Racism Lawsuit by Black Police Officers

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Seattle, Washington – The University of Washington has been ordered to pay a $16 million verdict by a King County jury after five Black university police officers filed a lawsuit detailing years of racist comments and discrimination by white supervisors and colleagues. This six-week trial included testimony from numerous witnesses, including university President Ana Mari Cauce, who attested to dozens of instances of hostility and racism towards the Black officers. Toby Marshall, the officers’ attorney, celebrated the verdict as a triumph for racial justice, asserting that it exposed “discrimination within the department at personal risk.” … Read more

Jury Commences Deliberation in Landmark Trial of Teresa Black Cold Case

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GAINESVILLE, Georgia — The jury has begun its deliberation in the trial of the long-standing cold case of Teresa Black. The case has remained unresolved for years, but now the fate of the defendant hangs in the balance. Teresa Black went missing in 2002, leaving her family and friends devastated and desperate for answers. For years, her disappearance remained a mystery until new evidence emerged in 2018, leading authorities to the defendant in this trial. The defendant is accused of the heinous crime of kidnapping and murdering Black. During the trial, the prosecution presented a … Read more

Prominent Black Church in Harlem Accused of Gender Bias in Lawsuit by Woman Seeking Senior Pastor Position

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NEW YORK – A lawsuit has been filed against the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, accusing the church and its search committee of gender discrimination. The lawsuit claims that a Yale Divinity School Professor, Eboni Marshall Turman, was denied the position of senior pastor due to sexism. The Abyssinian Baptist Church, which has been in existence for over 200 years and gained fame as a megachurch, released a statement in response to the lawsuit. They stated that while Marshall Turman and others were considered for the role, she did not meet certain requirements that other … Read more