Reconstruction Era Law Gives Black People Access to Courts
Back in the early days of American history, it was a common practice to bar Africans enslaved in America from the courthouse. …
Judge Admonishes Lawyer Sheffield for Dissing Court Rulings
In day three of testimony, fireworks was the order of the day during the McMichaels and Bryan trial in the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Special Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski started the day with a strong presentation of evidence. …
State Fights Off Another Mistrial Challenge
There is little doubt that should the trial of Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William Bryan end in a conviction for all or any one of the defendants, this case will be appealed.
Before opening statements, Kevin Gough representing Bryan, moved for a mistrial…
Motions to Exclude Evidence Took Up Most of Second Day of Testimony
Senior Cobb County Prosecutor Linda Dunikoski spent most of day two of the killing of Ahmaud Arbery trial arguing with defense attorneys. The defense sparred with Dunikoski over the admission of a statement made by Greg McMichael to…
Defense Move for Mistrial Before Giving Opening Statements
Sparks flew in the Glynn County, Georgia courthouse today during the opening statement by the State in the trial of Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William “Roddy” Bryan.
Defense attorneys objected to certain portions of a powerful opening statement by the State…
Reed A Strong Candidate for Atlanta Mayor
Kasim Reed, the son of a courageous civil rights worker, has a strong chin and a personality to match. People either love his matter of fact-ness or they loath it. With Kasim, you know on which side of the issue he stands. He…
Bridging the Gap From Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter
In 1967, Rev. Hosea Williams, a trusted aide of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., introduced his 21-year-old protégé, Tyrone Brooks, to Dr. King, hoping to get King’s approval to hire the young man whom Williams was grooming for civil rights work. King told Williams that he did not do…
Buckhead Activist Tosses Hat in the Ring
Eighteen days before qualifying starts in the 2021 race for Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, Buckhead activist Rebecca King woke up the heretofore dull mayoral contest. …
15th Annual Event Brings Out Black Baseball Moms In Support of Their Sons
On this mid-July weekend, a beautiful ocean blue sky with a couple of white puffy clouds, painted, perhaps by the almighty, a fleeting summer breeze cooled the sun’s rays that beamed down on Black teenage baseball players…
While Evidence in Pervis Payne Case for Killing White Woman Disappears
Last week President Joe Biden hosted an impressive list of civil rights leaders at the White House. …
H. Michael Harvey
Harvey is Living Now Book Awards 2020 Bronze Medalist for his memoir Freaknik Lawyer: A Memoir on the Craft of Resistance. Available at haroldmichaelharvey.com
