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Report: Numbers of Black Americans Serving Long Prison Sentences Far Exceed Other Groups

     The Sentencing Project found that in 2019, Black Americans represented 14% of the total U.S. population, 33% of the total prison population, and 46% of the prison population who had already served at least ten years.   In its extensive research, the organization discovered that the over-representation of people of color magnifies further among those serving even longer sentences in some jurisdictions.  […]

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A Call for Less Harsh School Discipline Policies, Including Dress Codes

     Mounting research shows that students of color, and students who are disabled often receive harsher punishment in the school system as opposed to their White peers. As if the pandemic is not a large enough disruption to kids’ education, authorities in school systems are further interrupting the education of children with harsh punishments such as expulsion for trivial infractions. This is known as a zero-tolerance policy in schools. It has been found that disparities in punishment have landed hardest on disabled students and children of color when compared to their nondisabled peers and other students. […]

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Actor Anthony Mackie Helps Restore New Orleans Homes Damaged

     Whether it’s bringing attention to Hollywood’s lack of diversity or leading efforts to increase Black voter turnout, New Orleans-bred actor Anthony Mackie has often used his platform to effect change. His latest community-driven project was centered on empowering residents in his hometown. The “Captain America” star led home repair efforts in NOLA for families still grappling with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, NOLA reported. […]

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Morgan State University students win Zillow’s HBCU Hackathon with app that measures financial credibility outside of credit scoring

“We are very impressed with the caliber of the work, the quality of the presentations, and the outstanding, innovative ideas the students displayed at Zillow’s second HBCU Housing Hackathon,” said Aldona Clottey, Zillow vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility and one of the judges. “With 20 schools represented, this hackathon not only helps Zillow continue to foster engagement among HBCUs, but it allows us to tap our next generation of technology leaders to help ensure we are continuously evolving as a company and positively impacting the technology industry as a whole.” […]