Posts Tagged ‘Black Lives Matter (BLM)’
Cops Tied to Breonna Taylor’s Death Arrested and Charged
Federal law enforcement have officially charged former Louisville police officers who were involved in the 2020 death of Breonna Taylor.
Read MoreFOX 13 Investigates: Despite training, SLCPD stands over a stabbing victim instead of giving first aid
Salt Lake City police took 27 minutes to arrive after a 911 call and failed to treat a stabbing victim as he bled out. He later died.
Read MoreThinking of filming a police encounter in Arizona? Make sure it’s not within 8 feet.
A change in Arizona law limits when people can film the police–and the recordings that have become instrumental for police accountability.
Read More‘An unspoken epidemic’: Homicide rate increase for Black women rivals that of Black men
The Guardian analyzed CDC homicide reports to reveal a crisis impacting Black women and girls that is often overlooked by officials.
Read MoreGrand Rapids officer charged with second-degree murder in shooting of Patrick Lyoya, prosecutor says
Patrick Lyoya’s killer was charged with second-degree murder, continuing a trend in cases about police violence against Black citizens.
Read MoreBiden signs police reform executive order on George Floyd anniversary
Two years after George Floyd’s murder, President Biden signed an executive order recognizing calling for police reform to prevent Black deaths.
Read MoreA Civil War Among Neighbors Over Confederate-Themed Streets
Some Virginians have tired of seeing street names honoring confederates who fought on the side of slavery and racism in their neighborhoods.
Read MoreThe Great Erasure
Despite the initial outpouring of support after George Floyd’s murder, BLM is faltering because of short attention spans and shallow activism.
Read MoreCommunity members express anger over teen’s traffic stop death after officer faces no charges
After Stanley Davis III died during a police interaction, his family and community asked for the officer involved to be terminated. However, the investigation ended without any repercussions.
Read MoreWhat’s Behind the Wave of Convictions for Police and Vigilantes? It’s More Than Woke Jurors.
Thanks in part to the Black Lives Matter movement, trials are seeing different outcomes as prosecutors tackle the impact of racism in crime.
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