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🚨 ACCOUNTABILITY ALERT 🚨 December 26, 2025 DeSoto County, Florida RESTRAINED INMATE PUNCHED BY CORRECTIONS SERGEANT Officer Fired • Arrested • Federal Review Requested 📍 Location: DeSoto County, Florida 📅 Date of Incident: December 17, 2025 Body camera and jail surveillance footage show former corrections sergeant Luis Tovar repeatedly punching 22-year-old detainee Darion Hawkins while he was fully restrained in a chair with his hands strapped down. The detainee posed no visible threat. ⚖️ WHAT HAPPENED • Inmate was restrained and under full custodial control • Officer struck the inmate multiple times in the face and head • Force appeared punitive, not defensive • Incident was captured on video 🚔 OUTCOME ✔️ Officer terminated ✔️ Officer arrested ✔️ Two counts of battery filed 🛑 WHY THIS MATTERS This incident raises serious constitutional concerns, including: • Excessive force • Abuse under color of law • Deprivation of civil rights Advocates are calling for federal review under 18 U.S.C. § 242, which addresses civil rights violations by law enforcement officials. 📢 PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY Agency: DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office 📞 Main Phone: (863) 993-4700 🌐 Website: https://www.desotosheriff.org U.S. Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division 🌐 https://www.justice.gov/crt ❗ REMEMBER Accountability should not depend on whether a camera is turned on. 🔗 HASHTAGS #DeSotoCounty #FloridaNews #CivilRights #JailAbuse #UseOfForce #PoliceAccountability #DOJCivilRights #ConstitutionalRights #Justice

KO seniors’ eye-opening journey to Montgomery

Stepping into the heart of Civil Rights history, Kingswood Oxford seniors spent Thanksgiving break in Montgomery and Birmingham, and it changed how they see the past. Visiting powerful sites like the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park and the Legacy Museum, students said the experience made history feel real—far beyond what textbooks could ever show. From seeing haunting memorials to hearing firsthand stories from survivors, the trip sparked deep conversations about race, justice, and empathy. The warmth of Southern hospitality was a surprise, too. Experiences like these don’t just teach—they transform. What do you think is the value of learning history up close? #Education #Montgomery #CivilRights

COMPLETE SYSTEM FAILER HOMES DESTROYED MILLIONS OF FAMILIES SEPERATED LIVES LOST #ChildSafety #SafetyConcernsForKids #ChildrensSafetyConcerns #CivilRights #KeepKidsSafe #CivilRightsLaw #CivilRightsLawsuit #CPSConcerns #CPSAbuse #CPSAlert #weshallbefree #ChildSafetyRights How does a system designed to protect our children become one of the nations biggest threats to children ??? Children being ripped from their homes literally pried away from their parents with force as they beg and plea with their parents to save them! Emotional abuse many would say an according to CPS guide lines and cps's handbook it is but parents are inable to protect their own children against this abuse abuse that only gets worse for the child who now is SEPERATED ALIENATED from it's parents thrown into a frenzy of child predators masked as saviors posing as mentors Children entering the system are 10x more likely to be abused exploited and molested Resulting in life long tramua pain and devestation that can never be erased! An just as the predators mask them self Cps does the same posing as saviors acting like mentors but in it for their own gain with high price adoptions and financial incentives and kick backs from clinical trails and experimental medication trials

#CPS #CPSAwareness #CivilRights #KnowYourRights #RightsAtRisk #ConstitutionalRights #Parenting #ParentingDebate #ParentingStruggles #ParentingRights #MentalHealth #MentalHealthCrisis #ChildSafety #ProtectOurKidsRights

Viola Ford Fletcher, Survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111 Viola Ford Fletcher—known as “Mother Fletcher,” one of the last living survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre—has passed away at age 111. At just seven years old, she witnessed the destruction of Tulsa’s Greenwood district—once known as “Black Wall Street”—by a white mob that killed hundreds and razed 35 city blocks. Fletcher spent her later years testifying before Congress, advocating for reparations, and publishing her memoir Don’t Let Them Bury My Story. She leaves a legacy of resilience and a history that must not be forgotten. #ViolaFletcher #TulsaRaceMassacre #BlackWallStreet #HistoricalJustice #Legacy #CivilRights #BreakingNews

Voting Rights Act-For Foundational black Americans part two

I believe alot of Americans do not appreciate the history behind to Voting Rights Act of 1965. Especially minority immigrants who seem to take these rights for granted. Foundational black Americans weren't really thinking about all of the so-called people of color who are a recent addition to the American landscape. They just wanted a voice for their work, military service, free labor, and taxes they paid into. Foundational black Americans have been relatively silent concerning these non-white immigrants who's infiltrated American society. They've been very disrespectful to American history, our benefits, and sacrifices. Especially when it comes to the history of Foundational black Americans. Voting righs, equal housing, bilingual education, military desegregation, the 14th amendment, equal business opportunities, etc. are all laid at their feet when most touch American soil. They also have access to a plethora of immigration agencies Foundational black Americans Freedman do not. Maybe it's time to dismantle these Civil rights that MY ancestors fought for and make everyone fight for their own rights. Since they show no gratitude to their benefactors. Asians had the nerve to fight against OUR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION...which they had no business having a say in OUR American history AT ALL. Foundational black Americans are not minorities OR IMMIGRANTS. WE'RE FREEDMAN with our own unique history. All of these 1960s civil rights have been usurped and taken over by a bunch of grifting newcomers who have no appreciation of America's history. Their ancestors weren't enslaved, lynched, didn't fight in all of America's wars, they're not part of OUR HISTORY. We're not a black and brown history, people of color, marginalized history, minority immigrants, etc.etc. We have a UNIQUE AMERICAN HISTORY and we demand a unique recognition. We need our own civil rights laws based on our American history. #AmericanHistory,#FoundationalblackAmericans,#CivilRights

Remembering James A. Hood

James A. Hood born November 10, 1942, was one of the first two Black students to enroll at the University of Alabama, forcing the nation to confront its deep racial divide. When Governor George Wallace tried to physically block his entry, Hood didn’t back down. He walked forward, calm but determined, making history with each step. After leaving the university for his safety, Hood continued his education and later earned his master’s degree from the same school he once fought to enter. He spent his life working in education and public service, proving that courage doesn’t end with one act of defiance… it becomes a lifelong mission. On his birthday, we remember James A. Hood not just for walking through those doors, but for refusing to let fear or hate stop his journey. His quiet strength still speaks volumes about what true bravery looks like. #JamesHood #OnThisDay #CivilRights #BlackHistory #Legacy #Inspiration

Black Panther Huey P. Newton (1942–1989): The Revolutionary Voice That Empowered a Generatio

Huey Percy Newton, born on February 17, 1942, in Monroe, Louisiana, became one of the most influential figures in the American civil rights movement. Raised in Oakland, California, Newton faced the harsh realities of racial inequality firsthand. Out of those experiences, he developed a deep commitment to justice and community empowerment. In 1966, alongside Bobby Seale, he co-founded the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. Their mission was bold and unapologetic—protect Black communities from police brutality and challenge systems that thrived on oppression. Newton served as the Party’s Minister of Defense, helping shape its powerful image and mission across the nation. Under his leadership, the Panthers launched transformative community programs like Free Breakfast for Children, health clinics, education initiatives, and legal aid services. These “survival programs” were built on love and self-determination, serving as blueprints for social reform that continue to inspire movements today. Newton also co-wrote the Ten-Point Program, a declaration of the community’s right to freedom, housing, employment, and safety. His sharp intellect and unwavering resolve made him a symbol of resistance, though his life was not without controversy and struggle. On August 22, 1989, Newton’s life was tragically cut short in Oakland at the age of 47. Yet his legacy lives on. His ideas about power, equality, and self-respect still echo through generations, reminding us that the fight for justice never truly ends. #HueyPNewton #BlackPantherParty #CivilRights #ChaunceyDatGuy #Oakland #BlackHistory

🚌Before Rosa Sat, Claudette Already Had.

Nine months before Rosa Parks made history, a 15-year-old girl named Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus. She was young, bold, and fearless, but the movement wasn’t ready to rally behind her. They called her “too rebellious,” “too dark,” “too unpolished.” So when Rosa Parks, a seasoned activist and NAACP secretary, made that same choice, the world finally paid attention. Not because the act was new… but because society decided who was allowed to represent it. Rosa knew the risk. She knew the story before hers. And she made her moment count, turning one woman’s refusal into a movement’s awakening. 🕊️ She passed away on this day in 2005, but her courage, and Claudette’s… still ripple through every generation learning that “quiet” does not mean “compliant”. #ClaudetteColvin #RosaParks #BlackHistory #CivilRights #LataraSpeaksTruth #WomenOfCourage #HiddenFigures #KnowYourHistory #BlackExcellence #LegacyAndTruth

January 8, 1867 marks a turning point in American history that is rarely given the attention it deserves. On this day, Congress passed the District of Columbia Suffrage Act, granting Black men in Washington, D.C. the legal right to vote in municipal elections and public referenda. This happened three years before the 15th Amendment, at a time when most of the nation still viewed Black political participation as a danger rather than a right. This was not a promise for the future or a symbolic gesture. It was an immediate, enforceable change written directly into law. The decision did not come quietly or without resistance. President Andrew Johnson vetoed the act, arguing that extending voting rights to Black men was premature and would destabilize the country. Congress rejected that argument and overrode his veto the same day. That override mattered. It made clear that Reconstruction was not only about ending slavery on paper but about redistributing political power in real time. Washington, D.C. became a proving ground, showing that Black civic participation could exist and function despite fierce opposition. The importance of January 8, 1867 is often overlooked because it does not fit neatly into the simplified version of history many are taught. Voting rights did not suddenly appear with the 15th Amendment. They were demanded, tested, expanded, restricted, and attacked repeatedly. This moment captures Black men exercising political agency while the nation was still debating whether they deserved it. It reminds us that progress has never required national comfort or unanimous approval. Rights have always moved forward through pressure, confrontation, and refusal to wait. January 8 stands as proof that access was forced open long before the country was ready to admit it. #January8 #OnThisDay #BlackHistory #ReconstructionEra #VotingRights #DistrictOfColumbia #AmericanHistory #HiddenHistory #CivilRights