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Accountability for George Floyd, Not Justice

Like many Black Americans, I held my breath in anticipation of the verdict for the George Floyd murder. After ten hours of deliberation,...

Employment Discrimination, Evictions, and Security Deposits.

Attorney Edmonds answers questions via video about the CDC eviction ban, security deposits, and employment discrimination.

Can I Sue After an Illegal Arrest?

When you have been arrested illegally, the first and most important challenge is regaining your freedom. Once that happens, you may look...

My Landlord Will Not Return My Security Deposit: What Can I Do?

Read answers to frequently asked questions about security deposit cases in Georgia. In Georgia, landlords typically require prospective...

Can I sue my employer for discriminatory pay?

Q & A: Navigating discriminatory pay in the workplace. Q1) What type of case can I pursue if I think my employer is paying me less than I...

Can I be evicted during the COVID-19 pandemic? And Other Landlord Tenant Questions.

Q & A: Navigating landlord tenant issues in the COVID-19 pandemic. Q1) Can I be evicted during the COVID-19 pandemic? A: Possibly. The...

Facing Discrimination on-the-job: Avoid common pitfalls

What should you do if you feel discriminated against at your job? Recently, a Georgia company settled a discrimination lawsuit with the...

So, schools are closed for the remainder of the academic year…what about special education services?

Q & A: Navigating special education issues in the COVID-19 pandemic. Q1) Does the CARES Act waive civil rights for students with...

COVID-19: What about the most vulnerable?

The President of the United States has declared the spreading of COVID-19 a pandemic. How does this affect disenfranchised communities?...

The Justice Void

Troubling statistics show black people are disproportionately represented in prisons, poverty rates, and school suspensions, but...

Schools behind bars: 6-year-old Black girl with special needs committed to a mental health facility

Why was a school in Florida able to involuntary commit a six-year-old girl with special needs? The Baker Act. Last week, the commitment...

Kinky Hair: A License to Discriminate?

Can schools and employers discriminate against black people because of their hairstyle? The recent story of DeAndre Arnold, a black high...