Isabel Adon bought into a co-op in the Bronx to build something for her children. Junior Gonzalez did it after serving in the Marines. They say overnight, the city of New York took it all with little to no notice or compensation, labeling their building "distressed" and transferring the deed to a nonprofit. This happened to hundreds of families, nearly all in minority communities. A $60 million settlement has been proposed, but the fight isn't over. Every family deserves the right to build generational wealth without fear of losing it.
Congratulations to Chief Justice Bernette J. Johnson, C'64, on the release of her new bestselling book, Behind the Gavel. Behind the Gavel tells the story of Chief Justice Johnson, a pioneering jurist, civil rights advocate, and trailblazing leader who became the first African American to serve as Chief Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court. Through historical photographs, personal reflections, and leadership lessons, the book chronicles her journey and the lasting impact she has made on Louisiana's legal landscape while paving the way for future generations. Her story is a testament to the courage, resilience, and leadership that define Spelman women. Join us in celebrating Chief Justice Johnson and this extraordinary achievement.
Karmelo Anthony, a Black teenager, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after being convicted by a jury with no Black jurors. Whatever one believes about the verdict itself, we cannot ignore the larger truth that many Americans are wrestling with: justice is still being administered through a system with a long history of racial disparity in sentencing and punishment.
This requires more than reaction. It requires moral honesty about who is deemed dangerous, whose pain is centered, and how differently accountability has often been applied in America. If we want justice worthy of its name, it cannot be shaped by race.
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We have another Castle Doctrine or Stand Your Ground controversy this week. In Whitestown, Indiana, Maria Florinda Rios Perez, 32, died in her husband’s arms after the couple went to the wrong address to clean a house. https://t.co/rg8w4zxGNA
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Judge: "He hasn't said that."
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the Court on notice."
Judge: "No, you don't get to put me on notice."
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