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Black Lives Matter

Has America learned anything from the George Floyd uprisings? | Eric Morrison-Smith and David Turner III

Social justice

fromNature

End racism in science: there shouldn't be any argument about this goal

Institutional commitment to combating racism and discrimination is crucial five years after George Floyd's murder.

2 months ago

Black Lives Matter

Has America learned anything from the George Floyd uprisings? | Eric Morrison-Smith and David Turner III

Social justice

fromNature

End racism in science: there shouldn't be any argument about this goal

Institutional commitment to combating racism and discrimination is crucial five years after George Floyd's murder.

Flag Days: The Red, the Black & the Green - 99% Invisible

The red-black-and-green flag represents Black unity and identity against racial oppression.

The origins of the Black national flag trace back to the early 1900s amidst racial injustice.

European startups

fromFast Company

5 years after George Floyd's murder, performative DEI is dead. What comes next?

Sustained corporate support for Black-owned brands is essential for closing the racial wealth gap.

Los Angeles

Living in Los Angeles is a test of empathy | Dave Schilling

Police helicopters signify deeper societal unrest in Los Angeles, beyond mere law enforcement.

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fromSlate Magazine

Black Lives Matter

America Wanted a Reckoning Over Racist Policing. Five Years Later, Here's What Has Happened.

fromPsychology Today

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Remembering George Floyd as a Symbol of Racial Injustice

fromPoynter

Black Lives Matter

George Floyd did not die of a drug overdose. Why does misinformation about his death persist? - Poynter

fromeuronews

Black Lives Matter

Video. Vigils and services held on fifth anniversary of George Floyd killing

fromABC7 San Francisco

5 years after George Floyd's murder, Oakland's MACRO offers a different kind of response

The death of George Floyd prompted initiatives like MACRO in Oakland to address non-violent crisis situations without police involvement.

Social justice

fromTruthout

How Do We Organize Through Exhaustion, Grief and Uncertainty?

We often fantasize about how we would act during historical injustices, but the reality reveals a troubling disconnect.

fromSlate Magazine

America Wanted a Reckoning Over Racist Policing. Five Years Later, Here's What Has Happened.

Minneapolis is undergoing significant police reform post-George Floyd's murder, despite a stable or increasing budget for the police department.

fromPsychology Today

Remembering George Floyd as a Symbol of Racial Injustice

George Floyd's murder negatively impacted the mental health of Black Americans, highlighting systemic racism's effects.

fromPoynter

George Floyd did not die of a drug overdose. Why does misinformation about his death persist? - Poynter

Chauvin's conviction was overshadowed by false narratives blaming Floyd's death on drug overdose rather than police misconduct.

Persistent misinformation regarding Floyd's death has implications for criminal accountability and police reforms.

fromeuronews

Black Lives Matter

Video. Vigils and services held on fifth anniversary of George Floyd killing

fromABC7 San Francisco

Black Lives Matter

5 years after George Floyd's murder, Oakland's MACRO offers a different kind of response

fromTruthout

Social justice

How Do We Organize Through Exhaustion, Grief and Uncertainty?

Black Lives Matter

Don't Miss BlackOut: The Gallery Show

Black Lives Matter

The world called for racial justice-but who will keep their promise?

US news

fromThe Washington Post

Much of the 'racial reckoning' efforts after Floyd's murder never emerged

The momentum for racial justice efforts has significantly stalled since George Floyd's death.

BlackOut: A Five-Year Retrospective on Portland's Racial Justice Movement

The article reflects on the racial justice movement in Portland after George Floyd's death, emphasizing the need for remembrance and reflection.

The Lesson

The racial justice movement of 2020 sparked some institutional changes, but many remain superficial and are undermined by broader societal regressions.

Black Lives Matter

Who Will Stay Standing?

Black Lives Matter

Don't Miss BlackOut: The Gallery Show

Black Lives Matter

The world called for racial justice-but who will keep their promise?

US news

fromThe Washington Post

Much of the 'racial reckoning' efforts after Floyd's murder never emerged

The momentum for racial justice efforts has significantly stalled since George Floyd's death.

BlackOut: A Five-Year Retrospective on Portland's Racial Justice Movement

The article reflects on the racial justice movement in Portland after George Floyd's death, emphasizing the need for remembrance and reflection.

The Lesson

The racial justice movement of 2020 sparked some institutional changes, but many remain superficial and are undermined by broader societal regressions.

Black Lives Matter

Who Will Stay Standing?

Dan Abrams Shreds Stunningly Misleading' NYT Report on Post-George Floyd Police Killings

Dan Abrams criticizes a New York Times article for presenting misleading data on police killings post-George Floyd's murder.

Austin

fromAustin Monitor

Austin has paid out $27 million to people injured by police during 2020 racial justice protests - Austin Monitor

The city of Austin has settled nearly $30 million in lawsuits over police conduct during protests, particularly regarding the use of less-lethal ammunition.

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What I learned from the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter uprising

The Black Lives Matter movement has reshaped the discourse around racial justice, prompting complex emotional responses and critical reflections on identity.

fromwww.dw.com

5 years since George Floyd murder, Black lives still matter DW 05/24/2025

The removal of the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, D.C. highlights ongoing struggles for justice and equality.

Keyonna Jones reflects on the impact of art in promoting the Black Lives Matter movement.

Was the Black Lives Matter rebellion all for nothing? It may feel like that, but I have seen reasons for hope | Jason Okundaye

The toppling of Colston's statue was a significant moment in the Black Lives Matter movement, yet deeper societal change remains necessary.

Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd review timely, human-scale recap of momentous times

The documentary reflects on the global impact of George Floyd's murder and the Black Lives Matter movement, primarily focusing on the UK context.

What I learned from the aftermath of the Black Lives Matter uprising

The Black Lives Matter movement has reshaped the discourse around racial justice, prompting complex emotional responses and critical reflections on identity.

fromwww.dw.com

5 years since George Floyd murder, Black lives still matter DW 05/24/2025

The removal of the Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, D.C. highlights ongoing struggles for justice and equality.

Keyonna Jones reflects on the impact of art in promoting the Black Lives Matter movement.

Was the Black Lives Matter rebellion all for nothing? It may feel like that, but I have seen reasons for hope | Jason Okundaye

The toppling of Colston's statue was a significant moment in the Black Lives Matter movement, yet deeper societal change remains necessary.

Backlash: The Murder of George Floyd review timely, human-scale recap of momentous times

The documentary reflects on the global impact of George Floyd's murder and the Black Lives Matter movement, primarily focusing on the UK context.

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Portland food

Good Morning, News: What Portland's Budget Says About the Council, Former Cop Escapes Prison, and Garfield's Fur, Explained

The Mercury reflects on George Floyd's death and its impact through a special issue featuring local Black writers.

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Black Lives Matter

Judge in Derek Chauvin case breaks silence, calls out 'defund police' crowd for complicating trial

Gov. Tim Walz feeds rumor mill about Derek Chauvin pardon, despite Trump saying he knows nothing about a reprieve

Governor Walz speculates on the possibility of Trump pardoning Derek Chauvin despite no indication from the Trump administration regarding clemency.

Black Lives Matter

Judge in Derek Chauvin case breaks silence, calls out 'defund police' crowd for complicating trial

Gov. Tim Walz feeds rumor mill about Derek Chauvin pardon, despite Trump saying he knows nothing about a reprieve

Governor Walz speculates on the possibility of Trump pardoning Derek Chauvin despite no indication from the Trump administration regarding clemency.

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Critics say the movement to defund the police failed. But Austin and Seattle are seeing progress

The defund the police movement led to budget reallocations in some cities towards social services, but backlash has complicated its long-term success.

fromPrx

The World

Federal judge protects Harvard's enrollment of international students from administration's changes.

Global discussions on racism persist five years after George Floyd's death.

Political turmoil in Bangladesh faces interim leader Yunus' potential resignation.

One Spanish village remained powered during a national blackout.

fromwww.npr.org

Trump administration dismisses police investigations in several cities, including Minneapolis

"Today, we are ending the Biden Civil Rights Division's failed experiment of handcuffing local leaders and police departments with factually unjustified consent decrees."

Black Lives Matter

US news

fromThe Washington Post

Advocates eye Tyre Nichols trial as DOJ retreats from police reform

RowVaughn Wells described her son Tyre Nichols' severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of his death and its impact on the public response.

The trial of the officers involved in Nichols' death marks a significant moment in police accountability post-George Floyd.

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fromwww.mercurynews.com

San Jose: Major lawsuit for 2020 George Floyd protest injuries fully settled

Settlement reached in federal lawsuit against San Jose police for injuries during George Floyd protests.

FBI demotes agents who took a knee during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020: report

Several FBI agents reassigned after taking a knee during 2020 protests over George Floyd's death.

fromwww.mercurynews.com