WATCH: President Obama’s Most Impressive Policy Wins

As President Barack Obama prepares to leave office, NewsOne takes a look at some of his most impressive wins.
01.02.17

Police Fatally Shot Keith Lamont Scott In The…

Keith Lamont Scott was shot in the back, the abdomen and the wrist by officers from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department.
10.13.16

President Obama Commutes Prison Sentences Of 102 More…

President Obama commuted the sentences of 102 nonviolent federal drug offenders. The president plans to continue commuting the sentences of…
10.07.16

‘It’s About What’s Right & What’s Wrong:’ Clergy…

On Monday, hundreds of people representing educators, civil rights and voting rights groups, labor, and environmental activists gathered at 30…
04.10.18

CBC Message To America: ‘We Have A Once…

"For too long policy makers have chosen to play politics with prime-policy by enacting so-called tough on crime slogans and…
04.11.18

Obama Commutes 348 Prison Sentences, The Most Of…

Underscoring his calls for criminal justice reform, President Barack Obama on Friday commuted the prison sentences of 42 people who…
06.05.16

Man Spends 5 Months In Rikers Island Because…

Forty-one-year-old Aitabdel Salem, a native of Algeria, spent five months on New York's Rikers Island because, uhm, officials failed to…
06.03.16

3 Reasons To Ban The Box On College…

Banning the box on college applications, "ensures that every young person has a shot," Valerie Jarrett, senior advisor to the…
05.09.16

President Obama Commutes Sentences For 58 Federal Prisoners

"It just doesn't make sense to require a nonviolent drug offender to serve 20 years, or in some cases, life,…
05.06.16

Senators Introduce Reworked Criminal Justice Reform Bill, But…

The effort to overhaul the criminal justice system has received a major boost from a group of senators on both…
04.11.18

Pop-Up Art Museum To Tackle Drug Policy During…

The museum -- which is free to the public from April 19-21 -- will take place on Park Avenue during…
04.18.16

Sanders: Hillary Clinton’s “Super-Predator” Comment Was Referring To…

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Sunday that Hillary Clinton's use of the term "super-predators," said while the then-first lady was supporting…
04.11.16

New Orleans Man Facing Life In Prison For…

A 30-year law against repeat offenders in Louisiana can land one man life in prison.
04.04.16

Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby Discusses Police Reform…

Traditionally, District Attorneys side with law enforcement when prosecuting crimes. Martin asked Mosby how she balances her role as a…
04.13.18