Posts Tagged ‘Black Lives Matter (BLM)’
Arizona officers who beat deaf Black man with cerebral palsy are suspended
The Phoenix Police Department has suspended three officers who were involved in the violent and sudden arrest of a disabled black man.
Read MoreCalls to Free George Floyd’s Murderer Grow — Here’s Why It’s Unlikely to Happen
Christina Carrega explains how convicted murderer Derek Chauvin is unlikely to be pardoned, despite some on the right calling for it.
Read MoreD.C. mayor to remove Black Lives Matter Plaza amid pressure from White House
The mural and plaza were installed after George Floyd’s death in 2020 sparked support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Read MoreFears for civil rights as Trump taps Maga darling for key justice department role
Rights leaders worry that Harmeet Dhillon could harm work into police misconduct, discrimination and hate crimes
Read MoreBreonna Taylor: DOJ Investigation Leads To Police Reform Agreement In Louisville
While the city’s mayor cites “significant improvements” in policing, not everyone is happy with the pace of change.
Read More10 Years Later: How #SayHerName Transformed Advocacy For Black Women And Girls
It’s been a decade since a hashtag coined by activist and educator Kimberlé Crenshaw helped shed light on violence faced by Black women.
Read MoreBlack Lives Mattered. Then America Moved on
A small contingent of Black Lives Matter protesters stood vigil outside the Manhattan trial of Daniel Penny, a white man who was acquitted Monday of criminal charges for fatally choking Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old homeless Black man in a subway car last year.
Read MoreFor Black Women, ‘America Has Revealed to Us Her True Self’
The complex relationship between Black women and the political landscape of the United States, particularly in the context of recent events and elections.
Read MoreA house divided: How two generations of Black men with opposing political views live under the same roof
The NBC News article discusses the growing divide among Black families as differing political views create tension and conflict. Many families are grappling with how to navigate their relationships in the wake of these differences, often leading to difficult conversations during gatherings and affecting long-standing bonds. The piece highlights the broader implications of political polarization on familial ties within the Black community.
Read MoreColorado officer who killed Black man holding cellphone mistaken for gun won’t be prosecuted
The victim’s family is disappointed at the court’s decision, which is a failure to provide justice for Kilyn Lewis,
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