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House Passes Bill That Critics Argue Will Punish Non-Profits That Donald Trump Opposes Once He’s In Office
The US House of Representatives passed HR 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, with a 219-184...
3 hours ago2 min read
Charges Against OKC Police Officer For Excessive Force Against 71-Year-Old Lich Vu Dismissed By Attorney General
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has dismissed a felony assault and battery charge against Oklahoma City police officer Joseph Gibson,...
1 day ago1 min read
FDA Wants To Change The Way Pulse Oximeters Are Misreading Oxygen Levels In People Of Color
The FDA has proposed new guidelines requiring medical device makers to gather additional data ensuring pulse oximeters work effectively...
2 days ago1 min read
Prisoners Who Burned Themselves In Protest For 'Intolerable' Conditions May Be Charged For Hospitalization
Emails obtained by The Appeal revealed that staff at Red Onion State Prison, Virginia, discussed charging six inmates for medical care...
2 days ago2 min read
Asians, Blacks & Latinos More Often Denied For Health Insurance Coverage & Claims
Black and Latino individuals face significantly higher health insurance claim denials for preventative care, as revealed in a 2024...
3 days ago1 min read
Ambassador Attallah Shabazz Philly Testimonial
Ambassador Attallah Shabazz, speaking at Know Your Rights Philadelphia, vividly recalls the deep influence of growing up surrounded by...
4 days ago2 min read
L.A. Fires Comes As Home Owners Lost Their Home Insurance
The devastating Los Angeles County fires have exposed California's deepening home insurance crisis, leaving many homeowners vulnerable...
4 days ago2 min read
Easton Fire Displaced Black Families & Destroyed Property In Historic Black District
The Eaton Fire, one of four wildfires currently active in Los Angeles County, has devastated neighborhoods in Altadena and Pasadena,...
4 days ago2 min read
California’s Incarcerated Firefighters Earn A Little More Than $1 Per Hour Battling Blazes
California’s wildfire response heavily depends on the labor of incarcerated individuals, with over 900 prisoners fighting fires across...
4 days ago6 min read
How To Support Victims Of The Los Angeles Fire
California wildfires fueled by strong winds and dry conditions have devastated the Los Angeles area, claiming 24 lives and injuring many,...
4 days ago2 min read
Biden Urged By Congress Members To Exonerate Marcus Garvey
A coalition of 21 House Democrats, led by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, urged President Joe Biden to exonerate Marcus Garvey, an iconic...
4 days ago1 min read
Mike Africa Jr | The MOVE Organization | 40 Years a Prisoner | Know Your Rights Camp Philadelphia
Mike Africa Jr., the legacy director and new owner of the MOVE Organization, shared his personal history of being born in prison...
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Know Your Rights Camp Podcast Season 5 Episode 2: Understanding Voter Suppression In Black & Brown Communities From The Past To Present
In this Know Your Rights Camp episode, Diana Barbadillo and Amir Whitaker discuss the persistent issue of voter suppression targeting...
Jan 61 min read
The Fight Over Cop City & The Nationwide Future Of Militarized Policing
In this episode of KYRC Presents: How Y’all Feelin’? Podcast, co-hosts Amir Whitaker and Diana Barbadillo dive into the heated debate...
Jan 42 min read
Two Black Men Freed After Convictions Overturned In Case Involving Discredited Detective Who Died By Apparent Suicide
Two men, Dominique Moore, 40, and Cedric Warren, 34, were freed after their 2009 double homicide convictions were overturned. Both had...
Jan 42 min read
Two Police Officers Acquitted In The Death Of Herman Whitfield III While He Was Restrained
Two Indianapolis police officers, Adam Ahmad and Steven Sanchez, were acquitted of all charges in the 2022 death of Herman Whitfield III,...
Jan 41 min read
Inmate Dies After “Use Of Force” By Staff At Marcy Correctional Facility
An inmate at Marcy Correctional Facility died last week following a “use of force” incident involving staff members, officials confirmed....
Jan 41 min read
Faatimah Gamble talks about the Know Your Rights Camp
Faatimah Gamble is a businesswoman and wellness advocate who has dedicated over 30 years to empowering Philadelphia youth through...
Jan 21 min read
Daughter Exposes Truth About Father’s Suspicious Jail Death Through KYRC Autopsy Initiative
Jennifer Schmidt contacted our Autopsy Initiative after her father died in jail. Her mother, who saw the initiative on the news,...
Jan 13 min read
Know Your Rights Camp 2024 Wrapped
For 2024, Know Your Rights Camp continued its powerful mission toward the liberation and upliftment of Black and Brown communities...
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