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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Black Lives Matter Plaza Is Gone. Its Erasure Feels Symbolic.

The removal of the Black Lives Matter mural symbolizes a troubling retreat from social justice efforts in America.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

San Jose: Activist infamously injured by police during George Floyd protests settles lawsuit

A federal civil rights lawsuit regarding police actions during 2020 protests is settling, highlighting issues of police accountability and community reform.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US news

Black Lives Matter Plaza Is Gone. Its Erasure Feels Symbolic.

The removal of the Black Lives Matter mural symbolizes a troubling retreat from social justice efforts in America.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
Black Lives Matter

San Jose: Activist infamously injured by police during George Floyd protests settles lawsuit

A federal civil rights lawsuit regarding police actions during 2020 protests is settling, highlighting issues of police accountability and community reform.
more#civil-rights
#black-lives-matter
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Elon Musk amplifies Ben Shapiro's call for Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin

Ben Shapiro calls for Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, arguing his conviction was unjust and influenced by the Black Lives Matter movement.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

City crews have begun painting over the 'Black Lives Matter' street mural in D.C.

D.C. begins painting over the 'Black Lives Matter' mural, highlighting tensions between local values and federal funding legislation.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

Analysis | D.C.'s BLM street painting is nearly gone. What about all the others?

Street art from the racial justice movement is evolving, with some pieces refreshed, while others are being erased or fading away.
US politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Elon Musk amplifies Ben Shapiro's call for Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin

Ben Shapiro calls for Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, arguing his conviction was unjust and influenced by the Black Lives Matter movement.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

City crews have begun painting over the 'Black Lives Matter' street mural in D.C.

D.C. begins painting over the 'Black Lives Matter' mural, highlighting tensions between local values and federal funding legislation.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

Analysis | D.C.'s BLM street painting is nearly gone. What about all the others?

Street art from the racial justice movement is evolving, with some pieces refreshed, while others are being erased or fading away.
more#black-lives-matter
Media industry
fromPoynter
1 month ago

The moment Darnella Frazier hit record, she proved anyone can hold power to account - Poynter

Citizen journalism has emerged as a powerful tool for accountability, as evidenced by Darnella Frazier's video of George Floyd's arrest.
#controversy
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ben Shapiro Calls for Trump to Pardon Convicted George Floyd Killer Derek Chauvin: It's Absolutely Necessary'

Ben Shapiro advocates for President Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, arguing he was wrongly convicted in the death of George Floyd.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Emilia Perez star Karla Sofia Gascon faces backlash over offensive tweets

Karla Sofia Gascon faces backlash over past controversial tweets regarding George Floyd and Islam, raising concerns about societal attitudes and representation.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Ben Shapiro Calls for Trump to Pardon Convicted George Floyd Killer Derek Chauvin: It's Absolutely Necessary'

Ben Shapiro advocates for President Trump to pardon Derek Chauvin, arguing he was wrongly convicted in the death of George Floyd.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Emilia Perez star Karla Sofia Gascon faces backlash over offensive tweets

Karla Sofia Gascon faces backlash over past controversial tweets regarding George Floyd and Islam, raising concerns about societal attitudes and representation.
more#controversy
SF music
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

An 1887 Opera by a Black Composer Finally Surfaces

Classical music programming is gradually incorporating more composers of color, but substantial inequity and backlash persist.
#social-justice
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump's Firing of Gen. Charles Q. Brown May Have Roots in George Floyd Protests

Trump's firing of Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. reveals tensions between his administration and military leadership regarding social justice issues.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

From riots to power: Chi Osse, the youngest council member in New York history

Chi Osse transformed from a party organizer to a politician in response to the George Floyd protests, becoming a symbol of youth activism in politics.
fromIntelligencer
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

How to Criminalize a Protest

The Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 became the largest protest movement in U.S. history, leading to significant changes and calls for justice.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump's Firing of Gen. Charles Q. Brown May Have Roots in George Floyd Protests

Trump's firing of Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. reveals tensions between his administration and military leadership regarding social justice issues.
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

From riots to power: Chi Osse, the youngest council member in New York history

Chi Osse transformed from a party organizer to a politician in response to the George Floyd protests, becoming a symbol of youth activism in politics.
fromIntelligencer
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

How to Criminalize a Protest

The Black Lives Matter movement in 2020 became the largest protest movement in U.S. history, leading to significant changes and calls for justice.
more#social-justice
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
3 months ago

Minneapolis Agrees to Overhaul Police Training and Force Policies After George Floyd's Murder

Minneapolis City Council approved a federal deal to reform police training and use-of-force policies in response to George Floyd's murder.
Black Lives Matter
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

White teen pleads guilty to trying to drown Black youth at Chatham pond in 2023

A white teen pleaded guilty to attempting to drown a Black boy in a racially charged attack, facing potential sentencing as an adult.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Media industry

Patrick Soon-Shiong: the billionaire LA Times owner who blocked Harris endorsement

Soon-Shiong's decisions sparked resignations and subscription cancellations at the Los Angeles Times, reflecting a conflict over editorial independence and responsibility.
#racism
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Mockery of George Floyd killing at a birthday party in Peru sparks online outrage

The birthday celebration trivialized issues of systemic racism and the legacy of George Floyd's death.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Opinion | He Knows It's Important to Admit Mistakes. He's Made Many.

Glenn Loury initially doubted Chauvin's conviction due to a documentary, but later acknowledged his error in judgment.
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Mockery of George Floyd killing at a birthday party in Peru sparks online outrage

The birthday celebration trivialized issues of systemic racism and the legacy of George Floyd's death.
fromwww.nytimes.com
11 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Opinion | He Knows It's Important to Admit Mistakes. He's Made Many.

Glenn Loury initially doubted Chauvin's conviction due to a documentary, but later acknowledged his error in judgment.
more#racism
Yoga
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Bluff by Danez Smith review Afropessimism' as an artform

Danez Smith's 'Bluff' challenges the essence of poetry, juxtaposing personal expression with societal liberation, emphasizing its limitations in comparison to basic human needs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Ex-officer convicted in George Floyd's killing is moved to new prison

Chauvin's transfer to a federal prison comes after significant incidents in his incarceration, including a stabbing, while he serves sentences for Floyd's murder.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Walz Faces New Scrutiny Over 2020 Riots: Was He Too Slow to Send Troops?

The riots following George Floyd's murder exposed delays in the response from Minneapolis officials.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Walz Has Faced Criticism for His Response to George Floyd Protests

Governor Tim Walz faced criticism for his response to the unrest following George Floyd's murder, highlighting challenges in handling crises efficiently.
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago
Black Lives Matter

I Marathon Watched "Supacell" On Netflix And My Jaw Is Still On The Floor

Rapman's show addresses social issues affecting Black people, inspired by George Floyd's death.
fromBKReader
1 year ago
Business intelligence

Good Day, Brooklyn!

Community members in Brooklyn, New York gather for a justice rally in honor of George Floyd on Juneteenth.
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