Constitutional Law
Religious Freedom: What African Americans Need to Know
The freedom to practice one’s religion is a cherished American right. Many of those present during the framing of the U.S. Constitution experienced religious persecution at the hands of the British. Therefore, they wanted to ensure that the new nation valued religious freedom. However, like other constitutional rights, the stakes are often higher for […]
Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Current Events, Employment Discrimination, Family Law, Law in Everyday Life
Legal Issues Facing the African American LGBT Community
October is LGBT History Month. While the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community is far too often depicted as white in popular media, African Americans represent a significant portion of the LGBT population. According to the latest data, five percent of African Americans identify as LGBT. Racism makes like difficult for all people of […]
The Thirteenth Amendment: A Brief Overview
On Sunday, rapper, producer, and amateur fashion designer Kanye West made headlines yet again. While West is no stranger to controversy, his latest comments seemed to set a new standard for himself. Over the weekend, West tweeted a picture of himself in a red “Make America Great Again” hat. The photo’s caption read: “this represents […]
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