She argued before the Supreme Court six times representing New York State, took on civil rights cases for the N.A.A.C.P. and taught at Fordham for decades. Source: New York Times
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White Connecticut Trooper Charged in Killing of Black Man During Stolen Car Chase
By Gotham Rex on April 20, 2022
Trooper Brian D. North was charged with manslaughter in the fatal shooting of Mubarak Soulemane, 19, in January, 2020. Source: New York Times
54 Years Late, Dorothy Parker Finally Gets a Tombstone
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2021
The beloved author wrote many witty epitaphs but never suggested where her remains should end up. Her fans helped complete her ashes’ odyssey. Source: New York Times
U.S. Senate Confirms First Muslim Federal District Judge
By Gotham Rex on June 11, 2021
The judge, Zahid N. Quraishi of New Jersey, said after his selection by President Biden, “Candidly, I would prefer to be the hundredth, if not the thousandth.” Source: New York Times
Seventh Noose Found at Amazon Construction Site in Connecticut, Police Say
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2021
The Windsor Police Department said it was investigating what it called “potential hate crime incidents” after a seventh noose was found at a future fulfillment center. Source: New York Times