Assassinations of Malcolm X and Fred Hampton

Assassinations of Malcolm X and Fred Hampton

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Here Now / shutterstock.com  The struggle for civil rights in the United States has been marked by the tragic assassinations of prominent Black leaders. In several instances, U.S. government agencies, notably the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), have been implicated in these deaths. This article examines the assassinations […]

The Double Standard: Reflections on Celebrities, Race, and the Law

The Double Standard: Reflections on Celebrities, Race, and the Law

By Leo Gilling | Editorial Credit: bella1105 / shuttertsock.com  In light of recent events, particularly the Bill Cosby case and the legal issues Sean P. Diddy Combs is facing, I have been reflecting on the justice system and the public’s interactions with celebrities who have encountered legal and personal challenges. I often ponder the disparities […]