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Trump Invites a Killer to His Luxury Box

The acquittal of Daniel Penny for killing Jordan Neely highlights ongoing racial tensions and the troubling embrace of violence in society.

Today in History: December 15, Dylann Roof convicted of killing 9 Black church members in South Carolina

The anniversary of pivotal historical events highlights ongoing societal issues, especially concerning race and justice in America.
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Department of Justice launches evaluation of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

The Justice Department is reviewing the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre under modern civil rights laws to address historical racial violence.

President Biden designates 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument

Biden designates a national monument to recognize the significance of the 1908 Springfield race riot and its impact on racial violence in America.

US justice department announces investigation into Tulsa race massacre

The DoJ is conducting a federal investigation into the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, marking a significant step towards addressing historical injustices.

Man who punched an Asian American woman in the head pleads guilty to hate crime

A Southern California man has pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for attacking an Asian American woman while shouting racial slurs.

National Archives opens portal on civil rights cold cases

The new portal for civil rights cases aims to provide justice for victims but currently features only three digitized cases.

Biden Will Designate Illinois Race Riot Site as a National Monument

Biden designates a national monument to commemorate the 1908 Springfield race riot, emphasizing the importance of remembering racial violence in America.

Department of Justice launches evaluation of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

The Justice Department is reviewing the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre under modern civil rights laws to address historical racial violence.

President Biden designates 1908 Springfield race riot site as national monument

Biden designates a national monument to recognize the significance of the 1908 Springfield race riot and its impact on racial violence in America.

US justice department announces investigation into Tulsa race massacre

The DoJ is conducting a federal investigation into the 1921 Tulsa race massacre, marking a significant step towards addressing historical injustices.

Man who punched an Asian American woman in the head pleads guilty to hate crime

A Southern California man has pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for attacking an Asian American woman while shouting racial slurs.

National Archives opens portal on civil rights cold cases

The new portal for civil rights cases aims to provide justice for victims but currently features only three digitized cases.

Biden Will Designate Illinois Race Riot Site as a National Monument

Biden designates a national monument to commemorate the 1908 Springfield race riot, emphasizing the importance of remembering racial violence in America.
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Why did Brazil's George Floyd' receive less public outcry even in Brazil?

The death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos highlights racial violence and inadequate public response to police brutality in Brazil compared to the reaction to George Floyd's death.

Three police officers in Brazil sentenced in tear gas suffocation case

Three officers were convicted for the torture and death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos in police custody.

Why did Brazil's George Floyd' receive less public outcry even in Brazil?

The death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos highlights racial violence and inadequate public response to police brutality in Brazil compared to the reaction to George Floyd's death.

Three police officers in Brazil sentenced in tear gas suffocation case

Three officers were convicted for the torture and death of Genivaldo de Jesus Santos in police custody.
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Revisiting 'Citizen,' 10 Years Later

The debate over representing suffering emphasizes the importance of how audiences engage with depictions of violence in various media.

Black man details alleged beating at the hands of a white supremacist group in Boston

A Black teacher testified about a violent racially motivated attack by a white nationalist group in Boston, highlighting the need for accountability and justice.
#public-safety

Woman details being beaten in racially charged attack in SF; suspect is repeat offender

The attack on Wendy Drew illustrates the ongoing issues of racial violence and personal safety in urban environments.

The Warped World of the U.K. Rioters

Social media can amplify biases and incite violence following tragic events.

Self-Exiled Russian Journalist Lazareva Loses Appeal Against 'Foreign Agent' Status

A Russian man was sentenced to eight years for the racially motivated murder of a Gabonese student.

Woman details being beaten in racially charged attack in SF; suspect is repeat offender

The attack on Wendy Drew illustrates the ongoing issues of racial violence and personal safety in urban environments.

The Warped World of the U.K. Rioters

Social media can amplify biases and incite violence following tragic events.

Self-Exiled Russian Journalist Lazareva Loses Appeal Against 'Foreign Agent' Status

A Russian man was sentenced to eight years for the racially motivated murder of a Gabonese student.
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'We want to lift those who take the risk for us all': Rosana Paulino receives new Munch prize celebrating artistic freedom

Rosana Paulino receives the inaugural Munch Award for her courageous artistic exploration of racial violence in Brazil.
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Chief Scott put on the spot at press conference over SF anti-Black incidents

The incident highlighting racial violence against Black individuals has left Porter's family in fear, prompting calls for systemic change and accountability.

Big-mouth bigot attacks man, makes anti-Asian slurs in Brooklyn

A suspect attacked a man in Brooklyn with anti-Asian slurs, highlighting a potential hate crime.

Ethnic minority shop owners targeted in UK riots fear more attacks

The unrest in British cities revealed a terrifying wave of racial violence, targeting businesses of ethnic minority owners following a tragic incident.

Chief Scott put on the spot at press conference over SF anti-Black incidents

The incident highlighting racial violence against Black individuals has left Porter's family in fear, prompting calls for systemic change and accountability.

Big-mouth bigot attacks man, makes anti-Asian slurs in Brooklyn

A suspect attacked a man in Brooklyn with anti-Asian slurs, highlighting a potential hate crime.

Ethnic minority shop owners targeted in UK riots fear more attacks

The unrest in British cities revealed a terrifying wave of racial violence, targeting businesses of ethnic minority owners following a tragic incident.
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US woman indicted for attempt to drown 3-year-old Palestinian-American girl

A Texas woman has been indicted for attempted capital murder of a child, motivated by racial hatred, marking a severe escalation in violent crime.
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A century after Tulsa Race Massacre, city creates reparations committee

City of Tulsa forms reparations commission to study compensations for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and descendants.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit From Last Remaining Survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre

Survivors of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre sought financial reparations from city.

A century after Tulsa Race Massacre, city creates reparations committee

City of Tulsa forms reparations commission to study compensations for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and descendants.

Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit From Last Remaining Survivors of Tulsa Race Massacre

Survivors of 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre sought financial reparations from city.
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There Were Lynchings in the North, Too

Racial violence in the North is being documented through the Lynchings in the North project led by Rachel Swarns at NYU.
Understanding and acknowledging the history of racial violence, including lynchings, is crucial for Americans to reckon with their past.

Buffalo supermarket gunman who killed 10 will face the death penalty in federal hate crimes case

Federal prosecutors will seek the death penalty against a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket.
The Justice Department has made federal death penalty cases a rarity since President Joe Biden's election.

How Tuscaloosa's Bloody Tuesday' Changed the Course of History

The memory we choose shapes who we are, and the stories we tell or don't tell affect our lives and legacies.
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