Posts Tagged ‘Black Lives Matter (BLM)’
‘A talented, goofy kid’: family of Ryan Gainer, autistic teen killed by police, speak out
The family of Ryan Gainer, who was killed by police earlier this month, remember his personality in wake of the tragedy.
Read MoreFirst of 6 Mississippi ex-officers sentenced to 20 years for torturing 2 Black men: ‘I’m so sorry … I hate myself for it’
One of six officers who brutally tortured and attempted to murder two Black men officially received his sentence after a highly emotional trial.
Read MoreFamily of man shot dead by police sues officer for ‘excessive and deadly force’
After Devonte Brown was killed by a cop using “excessive and deadly force,” his family and friends seek closure by filing a federal lawsuit against the officer.
Read MoreParamedic gets 5 years in prison for Elijah McClain’s killing in rare case against medical responders
In a first-of-its-kind case, a paramedic has been sentenced for his role in the death of a Black teenager, Elijah McClain.
Read MoreOpinion: What it means to be born Black in Germany
A Black German woman reflects on her feelings of exclusion growing up as one of the only Black people in her German hometown. She received many comments about her heritage that plenty of African Americans and other people of color can relate to as well.
Read MoreThere’s Still Time: 5 Inclusive Ideas to Close Out Black History Month
This article offers insights and advice for businesses on how to close out Black History Month while acknowledging that Black culture should be celebrated everyday.
Read MoreLabor board: Home Depot violated labor law by firing an employee who drew ‘BLM’ on work apron
The labor board finds that a former employee of The Home Depot has a right to organize for better work conditions, including racial equality.
Read MoreFire That Kills 6 Children Puts Focus on ‘Dangerous’ Section 8 Housing
Six young children are dead after a fire was sparked by faulty electrical wiring. The dilapidated conditions the family was living in has caused many people to point the immorality of renting out unsafe section 8 housing.
Read MoreWhat you need to know about the origins of Black History Month
Read this article to delve into the origins of Black History Month, which is one of the first organized history celebrations in the United States.
Read MoreThe Dawn of a New Era of Oppression
The author of this opinion piece argues that oppression against Black people always surges after eras of progress. We might be seeing an example of this after the 2020 protests.
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