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Natasha M. Scruggs

Natasha M. Scruggs

Black teens in Kansas City are in a state of Emergency. Justice for Ralph

Black children are discarded as students, as victims of crimes, as people accused of crimes. Ralph Yarl is a victim but was seen by KCPD…

4 min readApr 17, 2023

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Black teens in Kansas City are in a state of Emergency. Justice for Ralph

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Natasha M. Scruggs

It’s Second Chance Month, but our youth barely get a First Chance

Self worth is something needed in order to succeed in life. Yet, this self belief is fueled by society. How do you believe in yourself…

4 min readApr 12, 2023

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It’s Second Chance Month, but our youth barely get a First Chance

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Natasha M. Scruggs

Even as a victim of an injury, Black people are still subject to racism.

With the discussion of America being a racist country, we should discuss how racism infects lesser known areas of our society. If a Black…

4 min readMay 3, 2021

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Even as a victim of an injury, Black people are still subject to racism.

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Natasha M. Scruggs

Black kids and teenagers are in a legal crisis.

Minors need grace & leniency when accused of wrongdoing. These killings happen at an instant. No charge, no judge, no jury, no represen

5 min readApr 26, 2021

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Black kids and teenagers are in a legal crisis.

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Natasha M. Scruggs

The “Angry Black” trope excuses racial discrimination in jobs, criminal justice, housing, and…

Calling us “Angry Black people” is a historical tool to legally discriminate. It has been used to excuse murder, discrimination, red…

2 min readApr 7, 2021

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The “Angry Black” trope excuses racial discrimination in jobs, criminal justice, housing, and…

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Natasha M. Scruggs

The prison industrial complex affects all Black people.

Racism in the criminal justice system infects most if not all government and social systems in the country.

3 min readMar 24, 2021

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The prison industrial complex affects all Black people.

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Natasha M. Scruggs

Are law schools anti-Black?

As a Black law student, I was expected to study the law like my white counterparts, with no meaningful connection to the evil that it…

4 min readMar 15, 2021

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Are law schools anti-Black?

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Natasha M. Scruggs

Companies: Before pledging financial support for antiracism, look in the mirror.

3 reasons why companies should pause before pledging financial support for antiracism.

4 min readMar 8, 2021

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Companies: Before pledging financial support for antiracism, look in the mirror.

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Natasha M. Scruggs

The Top diverse companies are only diverse at the Bottom

Hiring Black men, women, and non-binary people in entry or lower-level positions only is not Diversity. %85 of top executive positions are…

4 min readMar 6, 2021

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The Top diverse companies are only diverse at the Bottom

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Natasha M. Scruggs

Black Bodies FOR SALE

The USA was built upon white supremacy that uses black bodies for social, political, and economic world dominance.

4 min readApr 10, 2017

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Black Bodies FOR SALE

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Natasha M. Scruggs

Natasha M. Scruggs

Antiracist Attorney. ⚖️ @scruggslawfirm 🎙 @thescruggsshow |Abolitionist |She/Her | Social Justice | #ΣΓΡ | ⬇️Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Resources

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