Posts Tagged ‘Black Lives Matter (BLM)’
Trial to begin in death of Elijah McClain, who was injected with ketamine while in a police chokehold
The first of three trials for the two Aurora police officers involved in the death of Elijah McClain has begun.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Congressional Black Caucus Push For Reparations After Poll Shows Voter Opposition
A new poll from the University of California, Berkeley found that a majority of residents oppose Black residents receiving casreparations, even after the state Assembly recommended them.
Read MoreRest In Power Elijah McClain: A Complete Timeline Of Everyone Being Held Accountable In His Death
The officers responsible for Elijah McClain’s death will finally be prosecuted for ending the young man’s life.
Read MoreOhio police release video of fatal police shooting of pregnant 21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young
21-year-old Ta’Kiya Young was accused of stealing groceries. After swearing she was not guilty, she was shot and killed by Ohio police.
Read MoreWhy Racial Violence Keeps Happening: An American Tragedy at the Dollar General
Writer Esau McCaulley pays respect to three Black lives lost in a Dollar General shooting and develops a claim that white supremacy played a major role.
Read MoreNational Black Business Month is a Big Deal for Black Families
Black Business Month allows American consumers to support Black businesses and offers Black business owners a way to build wealth for present and future generations.
Read MoreLittle Rock Will Offer A.P. African American Studies Despite State Objections
Arkansas’ Little Rock School District announced it would continue to offer AP African American studies despite the objections of the state’s Department of Education.
Read MoreFor Black Kids, Sports Set the Stage for Achievement and Joy
Black students who participate in sports are more likely to succeed in their academics as well, which is due to the motivation and work ethic they learn.
Read MoreArkansas Cancels AP African-American History Course ahead of Fall Semester
Arkansas’s Department of Education cancelled a new AP African-American history course, banning it from being worth full course credit for the 2023-2024 year.
Read More6 ex-officers, some of whom called themselves ‘The Goon Squad,’ plead guilty to state charges in torture of 2 Black men
Six former Mississippi police officers pleaded guilty Monday to all charges concerning the torture and abuse of two Black men.
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