Carl Hamad-LipscombeQuote to Ponder — December 17, 2020‘One of the reasons people cling to their hates is because once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain.’- James BaldwinDec 17, 2020Dec 17, 2020
Carl Hamad-LipscombeThe Perverse Use of Fines & Fees to Fund Indigent DefenseRecently, the devastating impact of court fines and fees on the poor- particularly Black and Latinx communities — has received increased…Aug 10, 2020Aug 10, 2020
Carl Hamad-LipscombeRecipes for DisasterI’ll confess: I find myself binge-watching the Food Network way more often than I’d like to admit. The crave-worthy dishes on shows like…Jul 18, 2018Jul 18, 2018
Carl Hamad-LipscombeA Forgotten Architect of the Civil & Women’s Rights MovementsI like to believe that I’m well read when it comes to social movement history — in particular the stories of change makers who sacrificed…Jul 11, 2018Jul 11, 2018
Carl Hamad-LipscombePlot the next revolution this July 4Throughout history Black people have fought to reclaim their independence from:Jul 4, 2018Jul 4, 2018
Carl Hamad-LipscombeWithin one month of President Trump’s inauguration reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement…If the city was willing to ignore these ICE sightings — and the fear expressed by immigrant communities — despite these numerous, credible…Jun 16, 2018Jun 16, 2018
Carl Hamad-LipscombeLet’s Be Clear: Donald Trump Doesn’t Care About Black ImmigrantsBlack people across the board have faced an onslaught of attacks since President Trump took office, including expansion of policies that…Sep 12, 2017Sep 12, 2017
Carl Hamad-LipscombeBEYOND DACACongress Should Seize the Opportunity to Fix the Immigration SystemSep 11, 2017Sep 11, 2017
Carl Hamad-LipscombeNew Report Shows that Despite Advances, Black Immigrants Still Suffer Racial DisparitiesToday my organization, the Black Alliance for Just Immigration, released one of the most comprehensive report on Black immigrants in the…Sep 29, 2016Sep 29, 2016
Carl Hamad-LipscombeA Sneak Peek at ‘The State of Black Immigrants in the U.S.’ (Spoiler Alert — It Isn’t Good)(This entry is adapted from a forthcoming report by the Black Alliance for Just Immigration & New York University School of Law’s Immigrant…Sep 13, 2016Sep 13, 2016