The murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till and the activism of his grieving mother helped galvanize the civil rights movement in America.
Tag: Hate Crimes
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El Paso Mass Shooter Sentenced on Federal Hate Crimes Charges
The gunman had pleaded guilty to the charges in federal court. He still faces a state murder trial later this year, and Texas prosecutors said they would seek the death penalty.
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Club Q Shooting Victims Grapple with Questions About Money and Justice
Just before they are set to face the accused shooter in court, some survivors of the Colorado mass shooting are frustrated over payouts from a fund to help them.
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ADL GLAAD Report Cites More Than 350 Anti-LGBTQ Incidents Over 11 Months
The incidents included online harassment, gatherings of armed protesters outside drag shows, and bomb threats against hospitals that provide gender transition care.