Derek Chauvin’s trial has become a treasure trove of witnesses confirming the former Minneapolis police officer used excessive force when he killed George Floyd last year in broad daylight. The latest account comes from a senior officer with training experience who weighed in on whether […]
As the Derek Chauvin murder trial advances through its second week of testimony, the ex-cop’s former colleagues in the Minneapolis Police Department continue to testify against one of their own. For decades, the Blue Wall of Silence has protected members of law enforcement from being held accountable for […]
St. Louis’ City Justice Center is in the midst of crisis again, with people being held at the jail revolting once more on Sunday after complaints about disastrous conditions and de facto indefinite detentions went unresolved. People held at the jail broke windows, set fires and took […]
Dear President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Stories of children being mistreated by our justice system are ubiquitous — especially for Black youth. Earlier this year, a Florida teen was body-slammed to the ground by a school resource officer and a nine-year-old was pepper-sprayed and violently […]
After learning about last year’s tragic police killing of George Floyd and also witnessing the remnants of police brutality and racial injustice in this country, a young Black man in Lansing, Michigan, decided to form a party that would be reminiscent of the original Black Panther Party. […]
The singer recently posted on Instagram in solidarity with the AAPI community Using her platform to stand up for social justice, Rihanna joined a “Stop Asian Hate” protest in New York City on Monday. Known for her chart-topping music and successful business ventures, Rihanna is no stranger to activism. From […]
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