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In the black community the term "community activism" is about people in communities creating opportunities for growth and change with deliberate movement towards ends, which they determine. In the process increasing their critical awareness, knowledge, skills and attitudes.

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by Christopher Peterson on July 3, 2020
Organization Overview: Legal Observers in Las Vegas
by Christopher Peterson on July 3, 2020
NLG members are legal workers, law students, and attorneys. It is important to remember that “legal workers” is a broad category, including legal secretaries, paralegals, investigators, social workers working in the legal field...... Read full article
by Naiomi Pitre on July 3, 2020
Equal Representation for All: Carli Kierny, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on July 3, 2020
Carli Kierny explains “It exists in the justice system as higher rates of arrest for black people, higher rates of conviction, and longer criminal histories than their white counterparts.  I am committed to combating the effects of white privilege."... Read full article
by Naiomi Pitre on July 3, 2020
Committed to Serve the Community Who Molded Her: Belinda T. Harris, Esq.
by Naiomi Pitre on July 3, 2020
“I want people to remember that the power of the people will always be more than the people in power.  Everyone’s vote is equal.  No one vote or voter has more power than the next vote or voter,” Belinda emphasizes.... Read full article
by Leslie Ann Turner on July 3, 2020
Organization Overview: Mass Liberation Project powered by P.L.A.N.
by Leslie Ann Turner on July 3, 2020
Leslie Ann Turner states "Mass Liberation is a group of community members who work together to dismantle mass incarceration--through various avenues--while centering Black Liberation."... Read full article
by Belinda T. Harris, Esq. on May 1, 2020
The Elimination of "Cash Bail"
by Belinda T. Harris, Esq. on May 1, 2020
Belinda T. Harris, Esq. poses the questions "Why should you concern yourself with voting in the upcoming Primary Election?  Why should you concern yourself with ensuring that the right candidates are elected to serve on the Nevada Supreme Court?"... Read full article
by Naiomi Pitre on May 1, 2020
The Wrongful Conviction of Fred Steese for the Murder of Gerard Soles
by Naiomi Pitre on May 1, 2020
After serving more than twenty years in prison, the hard work and diligence of the federal public defender’s office uncovered all of the evidence that was withheld by the prosecution and therefore violated Fred Steese’s right to a fair trial.  ... Read full article
by Naiomi Pitre on March 7, 2020
INTEGRITY | LEADERSHIP | GRIT: Ricky Gourrier, Sr.
by Naiomi Pitre on March 7, 2020
Ricky Gourrier took advantage of the chance to work as a paid intern in the Communications Department for Senator Harry Reid, who was the Senate Minority Leader at the time. ... Read full article
by Naiomi Pitre on March 7, 2020
Cedric Williams, A True Legacy Builder
by Naiomi Pitre on March 7, 2020
Due to all of the work that Cedric has done in the community, he was recently given an award and named a Legacy Builder by the NAACP.... Read full article
by Former Vice President Joe Biden on January 4, 2020
Building an Inclusive Middle Class
by Former Vice President Joe Biden on January 4, 2020
"We’re also going to continue the work we started during the Obama-Biden Administration to reduce the number of people incarcerated and eliminate the racial, gender, and income-based inequalities in our criminal justice system." - Joe Biden... Read full article
by Carolyn Booker on January 4, 2020
Faith and Family Have Always Guided Cory Booker
by Carolyn Booker on January 4, 2020
Cory Booker emphatically states"The truth is, that is who Cory has always been -- someone who brings people together to get things done for people who are struggling and who have been left out and left behind."... Read full article
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