racial profiling
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Mississippi: The Murder of Louis Allen
Louis Allen (April 25, 1919 – January 31, 1964) was an African-American logger in Liberty, Mississippi, who was shot and killed on his land during the civil rights era. He had previously tried to register to vote and had allegedly talked to federal officials after witnessing the 1961 murder of Herbert Lee, an NAACP member, by E. H. Hurst, a white state legislator. Civil rights activists had come to Liberty that summer to organize for voter registration, as no African-American had been allowed to vote since the state's disenfranchising constitution was passed in 1890.
By Sandun Nayanajith12 months ago in Criminal
Michigan: The Detroit Shooting Spree
Dontae Smith has pleaded guilty to the shooting spree he committed in August of that year, when he was 19 years old. The shootings took place in the area of Wyoming, near 7 Mile, in the early hours of Aug. 28. One man and his dog were both shot and survived. That survivor, John Palik, tells that his heart breaks for the victims' families. But his heart also breaks for the suspect.
By Sandun Nayanajith12 months ago in Criminal
Massachusetts: The Tragic Loss of Deputy James Bachelder
Deputy Marshal James Batchelder was shot and killed at the Boston Courthouse while he and other deputy marshals were attempting to keep a mob of citizens from freeing a prisoner in Boston, Massachusetts.
By Sandun Nayanajith12 months ago in Criminal
Maryland: The Lynching of William Andrews
William Andrews was an African American laborer who was lynched by a white mob in Princess Anne, Maryland on June 9, 1897. Andrews, then 17, was tried, convicted, and hanged all in one day after being accused of assaulting Mrs. Benjamin T. Kelley.
By Sandun Nayanajith12 months ago in Criminal
Kansas: The Wakarusa Conflict – A Historic Struggle in a Divided Land
During the tumultuous mid-19th century, Kansas became a battleground for deeply rooted ideological conflicts between pro-slavery and anti-slavery forces. This period, often referred to as “Bleeding Kansas,” was marked by civil unrest and violent confrontations that would foreshadow the larger national conflict of the Civil War. One of the most notable episodes of this era was the Wakarusa Conflict, a series of events ignited by the tragic death of a free state settler and further fueled by retaliatory actions on both sides.
By Sandun Nayanajith12 months ago in Criminal
From 150% to 50%: India Slashes Bourbon Whiskey Tariffs as Trade Talks with the US Accelerate
In a significant move that underscores the warming trade relations between India and the United States, India has slashed its import duties on bourbon whiskey from a staggering 150% to a more manageable 50%. This decision, officially notified by the Department of Revenue on February 13, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing trade negotiations between the two nations. However, the reduction comes with a catch: a 50% agricultural cess remains in place, effectively doubling the overall taxation on bourbon imports.
By mureed hussain12 months ago in Criminal
The Storm's Deception
The storm raged outside, a tempest of howling winds and torrential rain that lashed against the windows of the isolated Victorian manor. Clara stood in the dimly lit parlor, her fingers tracing the edge of a silver letter opener on the mahogany desk. The clock struck midnight, its chimes swallowed by the thunder. He would be home soon.
By Nada solimanabout a year ago in Criminal
Shades for Vengeance
Part One: A City of Rain and Lies Rainfield City, a metropolitan expanse where the sun was more of a faraway fantasy than a reality, dwelt in permanent gloom. The skyline, jagged and filthy, threw black shadows over tiny streets and dilapidated buildings. The affluent lived in the sky, in glass skyscrapers, while the poor battled on the rainy, dirty streets below, where hope was as uncommon as bright skies.
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Criminal
Echoes From A Digital Heart
In the beginning The year is 2024. Technology has permeated every part of life, from artificial intelligence companions to smart cities that anticipate human wants. But amidst the overwhelming digital hum, Layla feels isolated, lost in a routine that numbs more than it comforts.
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Criminal
Ten Lucrative Markets for Crime and Mystery Novels
Readers consistently choose to read mysteries and thrillers as their preferred genres. As far as Simba Information is concerned, the only genre that can compete with mystery is romance novels. On average, crime books bring in more than $730 million annually, even when they are ranked second. The subgenres include cozy, hardboiled, police procedural, and cross-genre mixes with science fiction, fantasy, and romance. Cozy is the most popular subgenre on this list.
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Criminal
Beware of Affiliate Spamming!
Affiliate marketing, a modern variation of paying finder's fees for the introduction of new clients to a business, has become a popular method for promoting internet businesses. In this practice, an affiliate marketer is compensated for driving traffic, gaining subscribers, or securing customers for an internet business due to their efforts. Affiliates are typically compensated based on a certain value for each visitor (Pay per Click), registrant (Pay per Lead), or commission for each customer or sale (Pay per Sale), or even a combination of these.
By Hossam Gamalabout a year ago in Criminal
