Tag: Freedom
Woman Freed After 43 Years in Prison as Murder Conviction Overturned
Sandra Hemme, a Missouri woman who spent 43 years in prison after implicating herself in a 1980 murder while she was a psychiatric patient, has been released from prison. This decision came after her...
Celebrate Juneteenth in Brooklyn this Weekend: An Easy Choice
Juneteenth Weekend in Brooklyn is a Must-Attend EventIf you're looking for a vibrant and joyous way to celebrate Juneteenth in Brooklyn, look no further than Fort Greene Park. The Lay Out, a series of...
Trump’s Keynote Address at Faith and Freedom Coalition’s 2024 Conference
Former President Trump is set to speak at a key Christian conference as he continues to engage with social conservatives in preparation for potentially accepting the Republican presidential nomination in July. Trump made the...
Embracing UK Politics: Former Hong Kong Residents Seek Refuge from Beijing Fears
Since 2021, over 180,000 individuals from Hong Kong have sought refuge in the UK under a special visa program due to political crackdowns in their home country. Unlike many immigrants, Hong Kongers come to...
Menendez Brothers Seek Freedom: Life Sentences for Parents’ Murder
The Menendez brothers, Lyle and Erik, are seeking freedom from prison after being convicted of brutally murdering their parents in 1989. The brothers claimed they were acting in self-defense due to alleged sexual and...
Juneteenth Dedication: Alabama’s National Monument to Freedom for Former Slaves
The Equal Justice Initiative, a nonprofit organization dedicated to criminal justice reform, recently unveiled its National Monument to Freedom on June 19, 2024, at the newly established Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama....
Living the Constitution: 7 Key Lessons from a New York City Man
Bestselling author and journalist A.J. Jacobs has a unique way of immersing himself in topics that intrigue him. Instead of just scratching the surface, he delves deep into a subject for an extended period,...
Juneteenth: End of Slavery Proclamation in Texas on June 19, 1865
Juneteenth is a significant day in history that originated in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, when enslaved people were finally informed of their emancipation. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863, it...
Man Exonerated After 45 Years in Virginia Prison
A man who was imprisoned for 45 years in Virginia for the sexual assault and murder of a 3-year-old boy has been declared innocent by the state Court of Appeals. Marvin Leon Grimm Jr.,...
Innocent Missouri Woman’s Murder Conviction Overturned After 40 Years in Prison
A woman in Missouri, Sandra Hemme, has had her murder conviction overturned after spending 43 years in prison. The judge ruled that she had established evidence of actual innocence and must be released unless...
Alito Lit Up Title: Justice Alito’s Recent Comments Spark Controversy
Welcome to the latest political news from Washington D.C. and the 2024 campaign trail. The top Democrat in the House, Hakeem Jeffries, has accused Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito of being an "insurrectionist sympathizer"...
Under the baobab: Celebrate Juneteenth, new Palmer Museum this month in Happy Valley
Palmer Museum Grand Opening and Juneteenth Celebration in Happy ValleyThe Penn State College of Art and Architecture celebrated the grand opening of the new Palmer Museum at the Arboretum last weekend. The museum, with...