Until the late 1960s, it was illegal for interracial couples to marry in most states across the U.S., but that changed June 12, 1967, when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the fittingly named Mildred and Richard Loving, effectively and rightfully declaring that love can, should and does transcend race. This landmark Loving v. Virginia ruling is commemorated on Loving Day, which falls on June 12 each year, to teach others about this significant legal decision.
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The Department of Justice has filed a statement of interest in a case in Boise, Idaho, saying that preventing the homeless from sleeping outside should be considered cruel and unusual punishment. This is good news for protecting the homeless and may lead to real changes in America.
I still can’t get over the police charging Tamir Rice’s mom 18k for the six months they kept her kid’s body in storage while their investigation dragged on and refusing to drop the bill even when it was pointed out how horrible and unfair it was.
Seriously: if the Mike Brown killing hadn’t happened, I’m convinced this would have been THE story.
Between this, the video that revealed the cops blatantly lied about what happened,and police officers having the nerve to publicly blame an innocent 12 year old for his own death because he was so FREAKISHLY TALL (Um, 5′6″) this really is one of the most ghastly things ever.
Many stunning images have come from the #Ferguson execution of #MichaelBrown This is 1 of the best from @killahkasso Via @MrMilitantNegro
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