/tags/social-justice Social Justice en-US WLRN Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:46:52 GMT /americas/2024-02-01/brazil-facing-calls-for-reparations-wrangles-with-its-painful-legacy-of-slavery Brazil received more slaves from Africa than any other place did. But the country has struggled to have meaningful conversations about its past. Until now. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 14:46:52 GMT /americas/2024-02-01/brazil-facing-calls-for-reparations-wrangles-with-its-painful-legacy-of-slavery Associated Press /podcast/sundial/2024-01-31/chire-regans-oolite-artist-in-residence-miami The Black Lives Matter movement pushed Chire Regans' art in the direction of social awareness. From portraits of gun violence victims to sculptures exploring hair braiding practices, the new Oolite Arts resident hopes to spark change through her pieces. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 19:46:53 GMT /podcast/sundial/2024-01-31/chire-regans-oolite-artist-in-residence-miami Carlos Frías, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Elisa Baena /education/2023-02-08/broward-programs-hope-to-give-second-chances-to-first-time-offenders Broward College announced a new program that allows some first-time offenders take college courses instead of going to trial. The Pre-Trial Diversion Program works only for nonviolent offenders and in cases where the victim agrees. Wed, 08 Feb 2023 21:00:00 GMT /education/2023-02-08/broward-programs-hope-to-give-second-chances-to-first-time-offenders WLRN News Staff /news/2022-09-07/heres-how-marginalized-communities-will-benefit-from-landmark-climate-package The Biden administration's new climate package includes major incentives for cleaner energy. But some say it doesn't do enough for communities of color that are affected the most by climate change. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-07/heres-how-marginalized-communities-will-benefit-from-landmark-climate-package /news/2022-09-06/a-black-protester-voiced-anger-at-police-in-south-carolina-she-got-4-years-in-prison Brittany Martin, 34, was convicted of breaching the peace in a high and aggravated manner, and may have to give birth in prison. An advocate notes that some Jan. 6 rioters are serving far less time. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 22:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-06/a-black-protester-voiced-anger-at-police-in-south-carolina-she-got-4-years-in-prison The Associated Press /2022-02-27/dream-defenders-trayvon-martin-vigil-west-palm-beach-ten-years-his-death The Dream Defenders organized vigils and other commemoration events across Florida to celebrate the life of Trayvon Martin. Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:40:00 GMT /2022-02-27/dream-defenders-trayvon-martin-vigil-west-palm-beach-ten-years-his-death Amber Amortegui /2021-12-10/ben-crump-social-justice-center-um-and-fiu-athletics-changes-farc-removed-from-u-s-terrorist-list St. Thomas University is gearing up to teach the next generation of civil rights lawyers. The University of Miami and Florida International University’s athletic departments are making changes. And Biden takes the FARC off the terrorist list. Many Colombians in South Florida are not happy. Fri, 10 Dec 2021 17:38:44 GMT /2021-12-10/ben-crump-social-justice-center-um-and-fiu-athletics-changes-farc-removed-from-u-s-terrorist-list Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /news/2021-12-03/miami-gardens-law-school-creates-ben-crump-social-justice-center The St. Thomas University College of Law in Miami Gardens announced the creation of a social justice center yesterday, named after a prominent Black civil rights attorney. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 11:10:11 GMT /news/2021-12-03/miami-gardens-law-school-creates-ben-crump-social-justice-center Aaron Morrison /news/2021-10-27/prosecutors-cannot-call-those-shot-by-kyle-rittenhouse-victims-a-judge-has-ruled But the defense may call them "arsonists" or "looters," the judge ruled. The criminal trial of Rittenhouse, the teenager who shot and killed two protesters in Kenosha, Wis., begins next week. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:51:57 GMT /news/2021-10-27/prosecutors-cannot-call-those-shot-by-kyle-rittenhouse-victims-a-judge-has-ruled Becky Sullivan /news/2021-06-03/reaching-racial-equity-in-the-performing-arts-musicians-actors-meet-in-broward-to-share-ideas A small — masked and distanced — in-person audience, as well as people on Zoom watched the event, which was the launch of the Broward Center's initiative Arts For Action: Black Voices. Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:20:17 GMT /news/2021-06-03/reaching-racial-equity-in-the-performing-arts-musicians-actors-meet-in-broward-to-share-ideas Caitie Muñoz