Posts Tagged ‘Black Lives Matter (BLM)’
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Read MoreDOJ Under Trump Shuts Down Police Reform Cases Sparked by Floyd, Taylor Deaths
The new administration has closed investigations in multiple states that were looking into police violence.
Read More5 Years After George Floyd’s Death, Activists Say the Promise of Change Remains Unfulfilled
George Floyd’s murder turned attention to anti-Black violence by police, but that attention hasn’t led to enough progress, according to many.
Read MoreWausau to unite in rally to honor late George Floyd
The public is invited to join a memorial in the central Wisconsin city where thousands marched for George Floyd in 2020.
Read MoreArizona 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.
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