Marissa Alexander Opens Up About Her Kids: ‘I Didn’t Push Them To Come & Visit’ [VIDEO]
Bittersweet Freedom: Marissa Alexander Has Been Released From Jail, But On House Arrest

We have all gotten to know Marissa Alexander as a Black mother of two from Florida who fired a warning shot at her abusive husband and ended up behind bars facing 20 years in prison. According to local Jacksonville News 4, the 34-year-old has now been released from jail to spend the remainder of her […]

Marissa Alexander Pleads Guilty To Avoid Outrageous 60-Year Sentence

You may not remember her name, but you remember the incident. In 2012, out of Jacksonville, Florida, Marissa Alexander held…

News + Issues 11.24.14
Try Again: Marissa Alexander Denied New Hearing In Stand Your Ground Case

The June revision to Florida’s controversial Stand Your Ground Law won’t be able to help Marissa Alexander. It was decided…

News + Issues 07.24.14
BEAUTIFUL NEWS: Activists Ban Together For ‘Standing Our Ground’ Week For Marissa Alexander

I am overwhelmed with happiness over the support that Marissa Alexander continues to receive. In 2010, after firing a warning…

News + Issues 12.16.14
Marissa Alexander Update: Can The ‘Warning Shot Bill’ Protect Her?
Danielle Young , Lifestyle Editor
Why The Houston Dad Who Shot And Killed His Daughter’s Boyfriend Likely Won’t Face Charges
Patrice Peck
No Justice, No Peace: Families of Trayvon Martin, Jordan Davis and Emmett Till Lead Stand Your Ground Protest Today
Patrice Peck
Jordan Davis Case: Florida Man Who Shot Teen Over Loud Music Could Face Lesser Charges
Patrice Peck
Marissa Alexander Opens Up About Her Kids: ‘I Didn’t Push Them To Come & Visit’ [VIDEO]
Danielle Young , Lifestyle Editor
Bittersweet Freedom: Marissa Alexander Has Been Released From Jail, But On House Arrest
Danielle Young , Lifestyle Editor
Try Again: Marissa Alexander Denied New Hearing In Stand Your Ground Case
Sonya Eskridge , Contributing Writer
BEAUTIFUL NEWS: Activists Ban Together For ‘Standing Our Ground’ Week For Marissa Alexander
Danielle Young , Lifestyle Editor
Marissa Alexander Update: Can The ‘Warning Shot Bill’ Protect Her?
Danielle Young , Lifestyle Editor