How Jennifer Morey Survived A Brutal Knife Attack & Rebuilt Her Life October 30, 2021 ~ By Shari Rose Against all odds, Jennifer Morey survived an attempted murder by a man she should have been able to trust In April 1995, a young attorney named Jennifer...
Jovita Idár’s Fight for Mexican-American Rights in Texas October 30, 2021 ~ By Shari Rose Through journalism and activism, Jovita Idár dedicated her life to fighting against anti-Mexican discrimination in Texas Jovita Idár was born in Laredo, TX on September 7,...
California’s History of Anti-Asian Laws & Riots October 30, 2021 ~ By Shari Rose The history of anti-Asian laws and riots in California, and its relation to AAPI hate during COVID-19 Stop AAPI Hate, a San Francisco-based organization that tracks hate crimes...
Teka Adams’ Survival After Fetal Abduction Attempt October 10, 2021 ~ By Shari Rose Against all odds, both Teka Adams and her unborn fetus survived a brutal 4-day attack in 2009 In early December 2009, Teka Adams was nine months pregnant and staying at a...
What Chicago’s Support of Iraqi Refugees Means For Afghans October 10, 2021 ~ By Shari Rose Similarly with Iraqi refugees who arrived before, Chicago-based groups help Afghans resettle into their new lives As many cities around the U.S. prepare to welcome...
Carmelo Pizarro Jr: 22-Year-Old Shot To Death By Los Angeles Sheriffs in 2019 September 6, 2021 ~ By Shari Rose Pizarro was unarmed and running from police when he was killed outside his mother’s home in Pico Rivera On July 19, 2018, deputies with the Los...
Daniel Canizales: Shot 16 Times By South Gate Police in 2019 September 6, 2021 ~ By Shari Rose Canizales survived the shooting on Paramount Blvd, but will never walk again. He was never charged with a crime. On January 23, 2019, Daniel Canizales was walking...
Francisco Garcia: Killed by LASD Deputy Luke Liu in 2016 September 6, 2021 ~ By Shari Rose Liu stopped Garcia at a gas station, accused him of stealing a car, then shot the unarmed motorist four times On February 24, 2016, Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy Luke...
Jose Chavez: Killed By LAPD in South LA in 2018 September 6, 2021 ~ By Shari Rose Chavez, 25, was tasered and shot with beanbag rounds before being pronounced dead On May 6, 2018, Los Angeles police received a call about a “prowler” in South LA. More than a...
Armando Garcia-Muro: Teenager Killed By LA Sheriffs As They Shot A Dog September 6, 2021 ~ By Shari Rose Garcia-Muro was 17 years old when LASD deputies shot him at a Palmdale apartment complex On June 22, 2017, Los Angeles County Sheriffs’ Department received...
