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Washington Post
8 hours ago
US news

A rabbi protested the war in Gaza. Her activism came at a high price.

Activism for Palestine led to significant personal consequences for Rabbi Lonnie Kleinman, including arrest and job loss. [ more ]
#slavery
BKReader
9 hours ago
Brooklyn

City Council Approves Study For Reparations, Creates Task Force

New York City is taking significant steps toward addressing the historical injustices of slavery through proposed reparations and the establishment of dedicated commissions. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
10 hours ago
Brooklyn

City Council passes landmark legislation to acknowledge and address legacy of slavery, paving path for reparations in NYC * Brooklyn Paper

NYC Council passed bills to address slavery's legacy and advance racial justice. [ more ]
Brooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Councilmembers To Pass Slavery Reparations Legislation

NYC becomes the largest U.S. city pursuing reparations and establishing a Truth, Healing and Reconciliation Commission. [ more ]
BKReader
9 hours ago
Brooklyn

City Council Approves Study For Reparations, Creates Task Force

New York City is taking significant steps toward addressing the historical injustices of slavery through proposed reparations and the establishment of dedicated commissions. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
10 hours ago
Brooklyn

City Council passes landmark legislation to acknowledge and address legacy of slavery, paving path for reparations in NYC * Brooklyn Paper

NYC Council passed bills to address slavery's legacy and advance racial justice. [ more ]
Brooklyn, NY Patch
1 day ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Councilmembers To Pass Slavery Reparations Legislation

NYC becomes the largest U.S. city pursuing reparations and establishing a Truth, Healing and Reconciliation Commission. [ more ]
moreslavery
#reparations
New York Post
1 day ago
NYC politics

NYC Council pass bill to create task force to study reparations for black residents

New York City lawmakers passed a bill to create a reparations task force to address historical injustices and assess potential compensation. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Cracks in the Foundation: What Are We Learning? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Acknowledgment of harm and commitment to reparations are vital for healing in the Black community. [ more ]
Kqed
1 week ago
California

California Lawmakers Pass Bills to Atone for Legacy of Racism Against Black Residents | KQED

Governor Newsom must decide on reparations bills, amidst budget constraints and significant reparatory justice considerations in California. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds

The ongoing investigation into the Tulsa race riots underscores the historical trauma of racial violence and the need for accountability. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago
California

Key CA reparations bills clear major hurdle, head for full floor vote

California is advancing reparations legislation to address harms of slavery and discrimination. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Social justice

New York's racial reparations idiocy

Reparations commission created in New York
Focus on history and impact of reparations [ more ]
New York Post
1 day ago
NYC politics

NYC Council pass bill to create task force to study reparations for black residents

New York City lawmakers passed a bill to create a reparations task force to address historical injustices and assess potential compensation. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Cracks in the Foundation: What Are We Learning? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Acknowledgment of harm and commitment to reparations are vital for healing in the Black community. [ more ]
Kqed
1 week ago
California

California Lawmakers Pass Bills to Atone for Legacy of Racism Against Black Residents | KQED

Governor Newsom must decide on reparations bills, amidst budget constraints and significant reparatory justice considerations in California. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

3 more sets of remains tied to the 1921 Tulsa race riots found with gunshot wounds

The ongoing investigation into the Tulsa race riots underscores the historical trauma of racial violence and the need for accountability. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
4 weeks ago
California

Key CA reparations bills clear major hurdle, head for full floor vote

California is advancing reparations legislation to address harms of slavery and discrimination. [ more ]
New York Post
6 months ago
Social justice

New York's racial reparations idiocy

Reparations commission created in New York
Focus on history and impact of reparations [ more ]
morereparations
#criminal-justice-reform
www.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Pamela Price wishes more people understood the job of district attorney

Pamela Price's election as DA is seen as a pivotal moment for criminal justice reform in Alameda County, amid mixed perceptions of her leadership. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Bipartisan Criminal-Justice Reform Is Still Very Much Alive

Bipartisan support for criminal-justice reform persists, focusing on practical solutions amidst a narrative of decline in meaningful progress. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Pamela Price wishes more people understood the job of district attorney

Pamela Price's election as DA is seen as a pivotal moment for criminal justice reform in Alameda County, amid mixed perceptions of her leadership. [ more ]
The Atlantic
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Bipartisan Criminal-Justice Reform Is Still Very Much Alive

Bipartisan support for criminal-justice reform persists, focusing on practical solutions amidst a narrative of decline in meaningful progress. [ more ]
morecriminal-justice-reform
#corporate-responsibility
Fast Company
4 days ago
Black Lives Matter

With DEI under attack, Black Caucus issues fresh guidelines for policies

Corporate policies for diversity and inclusion are legal and should be expanded to promote economic equity and combat racial wealth disparities. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

The downfall of DEI

Major corporations pledged over $1.7 billion to advance racial justice following George Floyd's murder, but many face backlash against their DEI initiatives. [ more ]
Fast Company
4 days ago
Black Lives Matter

With DEI under attack, Black Caucus issues fresh guidelines for policies

Corporate policies for diversity and inclusion are legal and should be expanded to promote economic equity and combat racial wealth disparities. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 days ago
Privacy professionals

The downfall of DEI

Major corporations pledged over $1.7 billion to advance racial justice following George Floyd's murder, but many face backlash against their DEI initiatives. [ more ]
morecorporate-responsibility
#police-violence
The Nation
4 days ago
San Francisco 49ers

Police Violence, Tyreek Hill, and the NFL Owners Who Bankroll Brutality

The NFL's relationship with law enforcement raises concerns about its commitment to player advocacy, especially for players of color. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

10 years later, Michael Brown's mom asks a global panel to look into her son's death

The investigation into Michael Brown's police shooting is seeking to address perceived racial injustices in the U.S. justice system. [ more ]
The Nation
4 days ago
San Francisco 49ers

Police Violence, Tyreek Hill, and the NFL Owners Who Bankroll Brutality

The NFL's relationship with law enforcement raises concerns about its commitment to player advocacy, especially for players of color. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

10 years later, Michael Brown's mom asks a global panel to look into her son's death

The investigation into Michael Brown's police shooting is seeking to address perceived racial injustices in the U.S. justice system. [ more ]
morepolice-violence
#kamala-harris
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

'Defund police' or reimagine safety? Kamala Harris' record on a historic American issue

Investment in communities can lead to healthier, stronger neighborhoods, reducing the need for police militarization.
Reducing police funding should go hand in hand with increasing social program investments. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

Al Sharpton delivers fiery remarks on race and Trump and brings out Central Park 5

Al Sharpton emphasizes the importance of racial justice, contrasting Trump's past actions with the unity and support exemplified by Kamala Harris. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Who Trump Is Trying to Reach With His Attack on Harris' Race

Trump questioned Kamala Harris' racial identity, sparking controversy and highlighting discussions on racial authenticity in politics. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

'Defund police' or reimagine safety? Kamala Harris' record on a historic American issue

Investment in communities can lead to healthier, stronger neighborhoods, reducing the need for police militarization.
Reducing police funding should go hand in hand with increasing social program investments. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 weeks ago
US news

Al Sharpton delivers fiery remarks on race and Trump and brings out Central Park 5

Al Sharpton emphasizes the importance of racial justice, contrasting Trump's past actions with the unity and support exemplified by Kamala Harris. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Who Trump Is Trying to Reach With His Attack on Harris' Race

Trump questioned Kamala Harris' racial identity, sparking controversy and highlighting discussions on racial authenticity in politics. [ more ]
morekamala-harris
#institutional-racism
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Hire full-time equality minister to tackle racism failures, campaigners urge Labour

The Labour government is urged to appoint a full-time equalities minister to address entrenched racial inequalities in Britain effectively. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Social justice

Twenty-five years after the Lawrence inquiry, Britain has regressed on race and politicians have made it worse | Nicola Rollock

Ali Miraj expressed concerns about barriers facing Black and Brown people without labeling it as structural racism.
Kemi Badenoch criticized critical race theory for portraying blackness as victimhood and whiteness as oppression. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Hire full-time equality minister to tackle racism failures, campaigners urge Labour

The Labour government is urged to appoint a full-time equalities minister to address entrenched racial inequalities in Britain effectively. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Social justice

Twenty-five years after the Lawrence inquiry, Britain has regressed on race and politicians have made it worse | Nicola Rollock

Ali Miraj expressed concerns about barriers facing Black and Brown people without labeling it as structural racism.
Kemi Badenoch criticized critical race theory for portraying blackness as victimhood and whiteness as oppression. [ more ]
moreinstitutional-racism
#new-york
Brooklyn Eagle
6 years ago
New York City

Legal weed? Cuomo wants your opinion

Cuomo's administration seeks public input for marijuana legislation in New York, emphasizing community engagement and considering racial justice implications. [ more ]
BKReader
6 months ago
Social justice

Medgar Evers Law Center Dir to Serve on State Reparations Commission

Formation of reparations commission in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul leading the initiative [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
6 years ago
New York City

Legal weed? Cuomo wants your opinion

Cuomo's administration seeks public input for marijuana legislation in New York, emphasizing community engagement and considering racial justice implications. [ more ]
BKReader
6 months ago
Social justice

Medgar Evers Law Center Dir to Serve on State Reparations Commission

Formation of reparations commission in New York
Governor Kathy Hochul leading the initiative [ more ]
morenew-york
Brooklyn Eagle
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Hate crimes in NY increase by almost 70%

Hate crimes in New York State have surged to the highest level since 2000, with significant increases in religious and racial-based incidents. [ more ]
#nonprofits
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

The right wing came for Black nonprofits-and it worked. Funding has plunged since 2020

Post-George Floyd protests saw increased funding for racial equity, but this momentum has faded amidst political upheaval, threatening the future of these initiatives. [ more ]
www.bkreader.com
7 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Org Awards $500,000 to Borough's Trailblazing Nonprofits

Brooklyn Org is investing $500,000 in five nonprofits advancing racial justice in the borough through its 2024 Spark Prize.
Each organization will receive a $100,000 'no strings attached' grant and be honored at the Spark Breakfast on March 5. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

The right wing came for Black nonprofits-and it worked. Funding has plunged since 2020

Post-George Floyd protests saw increased funding for racial equity, but this momentum has faded amidst political upheaval, threatening the future of these initiatives. [ more ]
www.bkreader.com
7 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Org Awards $500,000 to Borough's Trailblazing Nonprofits

Brooklyn Org is investing $500,000 in five nonprofits advancing racial justice in the borough through its 2024 Spark Prize.
Each organization will receive a $100,000 'no strings attached' grant and be honored at the Spark Breakfast on March 5. [ more ]
morenonprofits
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

Looking back at Kenosha four years after Jacob Blake's shooting

The Trump campaign's law-and-order message is resonating with some Wisconsin voters amid continuing discussions around racial justice and policing. [ more ]
Psychology Today
2 weeks ago
Psychology

Implicit Bias Training for Police: Does It Work?

Implicit bias training often raises awareness but fails to change actual behavior or policing decisions critically. [ more ]
#police-accountability
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Former officer who killed George Floyd transferred to Texas prison after attack

Derek Chauvin, convicted murderer of George Floyd, was attacked in prison and transferred to a Texas facility. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

Roger Fortson's family demands charges against sheriff's deputy who killed him

The Fortson family demands accountability for the shooting death of their son by a deputy, expressing frustration over the investigation's lengthy delays. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Black Lives Matter

Former officer who killed George Floyd transferred to Texas prison after attack

Derek Chauvin, convicted murderer of George Floyd, was attacked in prison and transferred to a Texas facility. [ more ]
www.npr.org
4 weeks ago
US news

Roger Fortson's family demands charges against sheriff's deputy who killed him

The Fortson family demands accountability for the shooting death of their son by a deputy, expressing frustration over the investigation's lengthy delays. [ more ]
morepolice-accountability
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

This app tracks America's offensive street names

The movement to remove offensive names in public spaces highlights America's ongoing struggle with its racial history. [ more ]
New York Amsterdam News
4 weeks ago
New York City

Scientific study shows high pollution levels in NYC subway, Black and Brown commuters and workers impacted the most

Air pollution in NYC's subway system disproportionately affects low-income, minority communities, impacting health and commute times. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 weeks ago
Social justice

White Men and Racial Justice: What Does the Kamala Harris Moment Tell Us? - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Progressive White men are organizing against White supremacy, showing a hopeful shift towards mass participation in racial justice initiatives. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 weeks ago
Social justice

Racial Justice: The Best of 2024 (So Far) - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

NPQ highlights favorite 2024 articles showcasing diverse themes in racial justice, including leadership, historical context, and community reclamation. [ more ]
#police-brutality
Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

Congress didn't recognize a race riot. Biden will make the site a monument.

President Biden is designating a national monument to honor the victims of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot, addressing ongoing racial injustice. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Michael Brown Jr.'s Father Is Still Fighting for Justice and His Son's Legacy

Mike Brown Sr. continues to seek justice and accountability for his son's death by building an ongoing legacy through the Chosen for Change Organization. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Authorized big-screen biopic of George Floyd in the works

The biopic 'Daddy Changed the World' will depict George Floyd's life, including his murder and the impact on racial justice. [ more ]
Miami Herald
6 months ago
Social justice

The 44 Percent: Overtown exhibit, gentrification in Little Haiti, and Breonna Taylor

Breonna Taylor's family still fighting for justice
Justice Department prepares third trial for Brett Hankison [ more ]
The Daily Dot
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

'I don't have all the answers': RFK Jr. confronted by BLM leader about lack of plan to combat police brutality

RFK Jr. faced tough questions about protecting the Black community from police brutality
Newsome advocated for doing away with the police and emphasized the need for radical change. [ more ]
Washington Post
1 month ago
US news

Congress didn't recognize a race riot. Biden will make the site a monument.

President Biden is designating a national monument to honor the victims of the 1908 Springfield Race Riot, addressing ongoing racial injustice. [ more ]
Truthout
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Michael Brown Jr.'s Father Is Still Fighting for Justice and His Son's Legacy

Mike Brown Sr. continues to seek justice and accountability for his son's death by building an ongoing legacy through the Chosen for Change Organization. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Authorized big-screen biopic of George Floyd in the works

The biopic 'Daddy Changed the World' will depict George Floyd's life, including his murder and the impact on racial justice. [ more ]
Miami Herald
6 months ago
Social justice

The 44 Percent: Overtown exhibit, gentrification in Little Haiti, and Breonna Taylor

Breonna Taylor's family still fighting for justice
Justice Department prepares third trial for Brett Hankison [ more ]
The Daily Dot
6 months ago
Black Lives Matter

'I don't have all the answers': RFK Jr. confronted by BLM leader about lack of plan to combat police brutality

RFK Jr. faced tough questions about protecting the Black community from police brutality
Newsome advocated for doing away with the police and emphasized the need for radical change. [ more ]
morepolice-brutality
#black-lives-matter
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Ferguson officer critically injured at protest on anniversary of Michael Brown's death

Officer critically injured during Ferguson protests on 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death, highlighting ongoing tensions in police-community relations. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

US election: Harris to hold first rally as likely candidate DW 07/23/2024

Black Lives Matter calls for open nomination process in Democratic party to include public participation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Cornel West Picks a Black Lives Matter Activist as His Running Mate

West, an independent candidate, chooses Black Lives Matter activist as running mate for a unique all-Black ticket.
West and Abdullah emphasize a strong commitment to racial justice, contrasting major parties. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Ferguson officer critically injured at protest on anniversary of Michael Brown's death

Officer critically injured during Ferguson protests on 10th anniversary of Michael Brown's death, highlighting ongoing tensions in police-community relations. [ more ]
www.dw.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

US election: Harris to hold first rally as likely candidate DW 07/23/2024

Black Lives Matter calls for open nomination process in Democratic party to include public participation. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Cornel West Picks a Black Lives Matter Activist as His Running Mate

West, an independent candidate, chooses Black Lives Matter activist as running mate for a unique all-Black ticket.
West and Abdullah emphasize a strong commitment to racial justice, contrasting major parties. [ more ]
moreblack-lives-matter
#systemic-racism
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

America's promises of racial justice remain unfulfilled and untrustworthy

Systemic racism in the US remains prevalent despite promises and protests in 2020. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago
Social justice

Demand for DEI Exceeds Action, Report Finds - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Demand for DEI initiatives in the private sector remains high despite challenges. [ more ]
San Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Jayadev: Santa Clara County DA's Office undermines racial justice efforts - San Jose Spotlight

Acknowledging racial bias and implementing policy reforms in response to George Floyd's killing. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

America's promises of racial justice remain unfulfilled and untrustworthy

Systemic racism in the US remains prevalent despite promises and protests in 2020. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago
Social justice

Demand for DEI Exceeds Action, Report Finds - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Demand for DEI initiatives in the private sector remains high despite challenges. [ more ]
San Jose Spotlight
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Jayadev: Santa Clara County DA's Office undermines racial justice efforts - San Jose Spotlight

Acknowledging racial bias and implementing policy reforms in response to George Floyd's killing. [ more ]
moresystemic-racism
#corporate-commitments
Fast Company
1 month ago
Tech industry

Why is Big Tech is still failing to make significant progress on DEI

The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in tech companies, and the challenges and progress in this area within organizations. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Education

Attacks on Diversity in Higher Education Threaten Democracy

Corporations and universities committed to diversity post-George Floyd's murder.
Racial reckoning threatened by attacks on diversity in American institutions. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Tech industry

Why is Big Tech is still failing to make significant progress on DEI

The importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in tech companies, and the challenges and progress in this area within organizations. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Education

Attacks on Diversity in Higher Education Threaten Democracy

Corporations and universities committed to diversity post-George Floyd's murder.
Racial reckoning threatened by attacks on diversity in American institutions. [ more ]
morecorporate-commitments
#law-enforcement
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
New York City

Florida deputy who shot Black airman has been fired

Deputy fired for fatally shooting Black airman deemed unarmed and non-threatening by the Sheriff. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Ex-Officer Guilty of Abetting Manslaughter in George Floyd's Killing

A former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders as other officers restrained George Floyd was found guilty on Monday of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in Mr. Floyd's killing.Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said in the verdict that the former officer, Tou Thao, who had waived his right to a jury trial, actively encouraged his three colleagues' dangerous prone restraint of Floyd.
www.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
New York City

Florida deputy who shot Black airman has been fired

Deputy fired for fatally shooting Black airman deemed unarmed and non-threatening by the Sheriff. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US news

Ex-Officer Guilty of Abetting Manslaughter in George Floyd's Killing

A former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders as other officers restrained George Floyd was found guilty on Monday of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in Mr. Floyd's killing.Hennepin County Judge Peter Cahill said in the verdict that the former officer, Tou Thao, who had waived his right to a jury trial, actively encouraged his three colleagues' dangerous prone restraint of Floyd.
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Washington Post
3 months ago
US news

N.C. residents sue to remove monument dedicated to 'our faithful slaves'

A group representing Black residents in North Carolina files lawsuit to remove Confederate statue honoring 'faithful slaves' outside courthouse. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Education

US: Virginia school board restores Confederate names DW 05/10/2024

The Shenandoah County School Board in Virginia voted to restore Confederate names of schools, against the trend of renaming institutions linked to racist past. [ more ]
Harvard Gazette
4 months ago
Education

Renaming of a neighborhood - Harvard Gazette

Maya Counter, a Harvard graduate, honored Maria L. Baldwin, the first Black principal in Massachusetts, by supporting the renaming of her neighborhood school in Cambridge. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
4 months ago
Los Angeles

USC security official faces calls to step down from LAPD oversight role

Activists demanding removal of LAPD Commission President Erroll Southers over law enforcement response at USC protests. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Why Philanthropy Must Support Labor Justice - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Historic worker uprising in the US fueled by stagnant wages and increased unionization, reshaping labor market dynamics. [ more ]
#discrimination
Brooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Coalition of states defends voting rights act in Georgia redistricting case

Empowering Americans through protection of Voting Rights Act Section 2 against racial discrimination in voting practices. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 year ago
Education

Uptown Manhattan student group holds rally after boy with autism is attacked and beaten near their school | amNewYork

Three students from the High School for Media and Communications, who became frustrated with watching crime and racism from the sidelines, recently decided to form a new social justice organization to respond to racism and violence in uptown Manhattan schools.Uptown Youth Power, which they named their group, held its first rally in Washington Heights this past Saturday, March 18.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Groups Tell UN Experts That Overturning of "Roe" Violates International Law

Nearly 200 organizations and individual advocates asked for the UN to take immediate action.Demonstrators march past the U.S. Capitol during the annual Women's March in Washington, D.C., October 8, 2022.Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty Images The June 2022 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court's reactionary majority to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, which has enabled Republican lawmakers to prohibit or restrict abortion in more than half of the states, unleashed a life-threatening crisis and should be condemned as a violation of the country's obligations under international law.
Brooklyn Eagle
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Coalition of states defends voting rights act in Georgia redistricting case

Empowering Americans through protection of Voting Rights Act Section 2 against racial discrimination in voting practices. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 year ago
Education

Uptown Manhattan student group holds rally after boy with autism is attacked and beaten near their school | amNewYork

Three students from the High School for Media and Communications, who became frustrated with watching crime and racism from the sidelines, recently decided to form a new social justice organization to respond to racism and violence in uptown Manhattan schools.Uptown Youth Power, which they named their group, held its first rally in Washington Heights this past Saturday, March 18.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Groups Tell UN Experts That Overturning of "Roe" Violates International Law

Nearly 200 organizations and individual advocates asked for the UN to take immediate action.Demonstrators march past the U.S. Capitol during the annual Women's March in Washington, D.C., October 8, 2022.Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty Images The June 2022 decision by the U.S. Supreme Court's reactionary majority to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, which has enabled Republican lawmakers to prohibit or restrict abortion in more than half of the states, unleashed a life-threatening crisis and should be condemned as a violation of the country's obligations under international law.
morediscrimination
Electronic Frontier Foundation
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

S.T.O.P. is Working to 'Ban The Scan' in New York

Face surveillance technologies amplify disparities in the criminal justice system, posing threats to privacy, racial justice, and civil liberties. [ more ]
#legal-system
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Overwhelmed in joy': Texas court overturns woman's voter fraud conviction

Court overturns Crystal Mason's voter fraud conviction due to lack of awareness about ineligibility.
Advocates see Mason's case as emblematic of voter disenfranchisement efforts targeting people of color. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
New York City

$500 Million Over 6 Years: Cost of N.Y.P.D. Misconduct Settlements

Over $500 million paid in police misconduct settlements by NYC in six years
Median payout doubled to $25,000 from $10,500 in recent years [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Overwhelmed in joy': Texas court overturns woman's voter fraud conviction

Court overturns Crystal Mason's voter fraud conviction due to lack of awareness about ineligibility.
Advocates see Mason's case as emblematic of voter disenfranchisement efforts targeting people of color. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
New York City

$500 Million Over 6 Years: Cost of N.Y.P.D. Misconduct Settlements

Over $500 million paid in police misconduct settlements by NYC in six years
Median payout doubled to $25,000 from $10,500 in recent years [ more ]
morelegal-system
time.com
5 months ago
Music

The Meaning Behind Beyonce's Blackbird Cover on Cowboy Carter

Release of Beyonce's album Cowboy Carter, featuring 'Blackbird' cover by four Black country singers.
Significant inclusion of 'Blackbird' in Beyonce's non-country album, highlighting the song's historical context. [ more ]
Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

'Policing Justice' at PICA

Exhibition highlights racial justice, settler-colonial harms, and racist policies in Portland.
Art serves as a catalyst for envisioning a future beyond current systems of injustice. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
Social justice

Blow: Racial justice should include survivors of sexual violence

The intersection between racial justice and the fight against sexual violence is crucial.
Addressing issues that affect Black women, including sexual violence, is necessary for genuine democracy. [ more ]
Truthout
6 months ago
Social justice

Outrage Erupts in Oregon as Democrats Move to Recriminalize Drugs

Right-wing media spread misinformation about Portland's homelessness issue.
Portland faces challenges with homelessness, housing costs, addiction, and mental health. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
6 months ago
Social justice

Work Requirements Are Rooted in the History of Slavery - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Work requirements have a racist history and are harmful, cash programs without work requirements are more effective in helping people, movement towards abolishing work requirements led by racial and economic justice movements [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
6 months ago
Social justice

Restorative Compensation: Moving from Theory to Practice - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Nonprofits often perpetuate inequities in their compensation systems by not aligning pay with organizational values.
There is a growing trend of nonprofits reevaluating their approaches to pay and compensation to address racial and economic justice issues. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
7 months ago
Social justice

The Vision for Black Lives: An Economic Policy Agenda - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The Vision for Black Lives: An Economic Policy Agenda
Black life and dignity require the advancement of Black political power
The Black radical tradition emphasizes the importance of economic justice [ more ]
BKReader
7 months ago
NYC politics

'How Many Stops Act' Will Expose Police Abuse And Discrimination

The How Many Stops Act requires the NYPD to publicly report on all street public stops and consent searches.
Mayor Eric Adams vetoed one of the bills in the HMSA, claiming it would overwhelm police with paperwork. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
7 months ago
California

Washington state lawmaker pushes to ban hog-tying by police following Manuel Ellis' death

Washington state lawmakers are considering a proposal to prohibit police from hog-tying suspects, following the death of Manuel Ellis in a case that gained attention from racial justice demonstrators.
Hog-tying is a restraint technique that has drawn concern due to the risk of suffocation and has been banned by many cities and counties, but remains in use in others. [ more ]
#center-for-antiracist-research
time.com
7 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Accusing Advocates of Profiting From Racial Conflict Is Nothing NewAnd It's Always Been Problematic

The Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, founded by Ibram X. Kendi, has faced criticism and scrutiny over its finances.
Conservative media has used the term 'race hustler' to delegitimize Black activism and demand for racial justice. [ more ]
time.com
7 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Accusing Advocates of Profiting From Racial Conflict Is Nothing NewAnd It's Always Been Problematic

The Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, founded by Ibram X. Kendi, has faced criticism and scrutiny over its finances.
Conservative media has used the term 'race hustler' to delegitimize Black activism and demand for racial justice. [ more ]
time.com
7 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Accusing Advocates of Profiting From Racial Conflict Is Nothing NewAnd It's Always Been Problematic

The Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, founded by Ibram X. Kendi, has faced criticism and scrutiny over its finances.
Conservative media has used the term 'race hustler' to delegitimize Black activism and demand for racial justice. [ more ]
time.com
7 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Accusing Advocates of Profiting From Racial Conflict Is Nothing NewAnd It's Always Been Problematic

The Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, founded by Ibram X. Kendi, has faced criticism and scrutiny over its finances.
Conservative media has used the term 'race hustler' to delegitimize Black activism and demand for racial justice. [ more ]
morecenter-for-antiracist-research
time.com
7 months ago
Social justice

Accusing Advocates of Profiting From Racial Conflict Is Nothing NewAnd It's Always Been Problematic

The Center for Antiracist Research at Boston University, founded by Ibram X. Kendi, has faced criticism and scrutiny over its finances.
Conservative media has used the term 'race hustler' to delegitimize Black activism and demand for racial justice. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Black and Jewish Activists Have Allied for Decades. What Now?

Eva Borgwardt's involvement in the Palestinian cause began after witnessing the protests in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014.
Borgwardt realized the connection between racial justice in the US and the movement for Palestinian liberation during the protests. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
8 months ago
Design

How a Former N.F.L. Player Started Designing Sculptural Furniture

Michael Bennett, former N.F.L. player, designs furniture to reconsider architecture and the spaces that Black people occupy.
Bennett's inaugural exhibition features an 11-piece collection of sculptural furniture that reimagines objects of communal gatherings. [ more ]
#racial justice
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet of Social Justice Issues, Dies at 65

Benjamin Zephaniah, a renowned British poet, author, and professor known for his socially conscious work, has passed away at the age of 65.
He addressed issues such as racism and the environment in his writings and was considered one of the first poets to tackle the climate crisis. [ more ]
www.france24.com
9 months ago
US politics

Police officer who killed George Floyd reported to have been stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, the police officer who murdered George Floyd, was stabbed in prison.
Chauvin survived the attack and was sent to a local hospital for treatment.
Chauvin's murder of George Floyd sparked widespread protests and calls for racial justice. [ more ]
www.france24.com
9 months ago
US politics

Police officer who killed George Floyd reported to have been stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, the former US police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed in prison.
Chauvin survived the attack and was sent to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.
The assault occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
9 months ago
Europe news

Benjamin Zephaniah, Poet of Social Justice Issues, Dies at 65

Benjamin Zephaniah, a renowned British poet, author, and professor known for his socially conscious work, has passed away at the age of 65.
He addressed issues such as racism and the environment in his writings and was considered one of the first poets to tackle the climate crisis. [ more ]
www.france24.com
9 months ago
US politics

Police officer who killed George Floyd reported to have been stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, the police officer who murdered George Floyd, was stabbed in prison.
Chauvin survived the attack and was sent to a local hospital for treatment.
Chauvin's murder of George Floyd sparked widespread protests and calls for racial justice. [ more ]
www.france24.com
9 months ago
US politics

Police officer who killed George Floyd reported to have been stabbed in prison

Derek Chauvin, the former US police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed in prison.
Chauvin survived the attack and was sent to a local hospital for treatment and evaluation.
The assault occurred at the Federal Correctional Institution in Tucson, Arizona. [ more ]
moreracial justice
#years
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Kevin Sabet and Teresa Haley: Allowing NBA players to promote pot would be dangerous to young fans' health

NBA stars are known for their highflying feats on the court.Now, they might just be high.Reports have suggested the new tentative contract between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association might do the unthinkable: The deal may allow players to use marijuana and THC products during the season without being penalized.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US politics

Army Base to BeRenamed for Native American War Hero, Replacing Confederate

WASHINGTON It was a name synonymous with failure.More than 80 years ago, an Army base in Blackstone, Va., was named for George E. Pickett, the defeated Confederate general who led the disastrous Pickett's charge at the Battle of Gettysburg.Now the base is the first of nine named for a Confederate set to be redesignated by the end of this year.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Music

The rise of Morgan Wallen, America's controversial country music star

For the past six weeks, Miley Cyrus's Flowers, the most dominant song on the Billboard charts, was decently ubiquitous, as much as one can determine song ubiquity in my particular bubble of Brooklyn.I heard it in Ubers, at the nail salon, during at least two pop-ins to Duane Reade.References to it were all over Twitter and whatever TikTok stream reaches me.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Books

Sisters behind US's first Black food book store share their five essential reads

For sisters Gabrielle and Danielle Davenport, every month is a good time to read about Black food.As the owners of Brooklyn's BEM | books & more, the country's first book store to focus on the topic, the two sisters are regularly curating works that narrate and elevate stories and memories about Black food.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Kevin Sabet and Teresa Haley: Allowing NBA players to promote pot would be dangerous to young fans' health

NBA stars are known for their highflying feats on the court.Now, they might just be high.Reports have suggested the new tentative contract between the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association might do the unthinkable: The deal may allow players to use marijuana and THC products during the season without being penalized.
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
US politics

Army Base to BeRenamed for Native American War Hero, Replacing Confederate

WASHINGTON It was a name synonymous with failure.More than 80 years ago, an Army base in Blackstone, Va., was named for George E. Pickett, the defeated Confederate general who led the disastrous Pickett's charge at the Battle of Gettysburg.Now the base is the first of nine named for a Confederate set to be redesignated by the end of this year.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Music

The rise of Morgan Wallen, America's controversial country music star

For the past six weeks, Miley Cyrus's Flowers, the most dominant song on the Billboard charts, was decently ubiquitous, as much as one can determine song ubiquity in my particular bubble of Brooklyn.I heard it in Ubers, at the nail salon, during at least two pop-ins to Duane Reade.References to it were all over Twitter and whatever TikTok stream reaches me.
www.theguardian.com
1 year ago
Books

Sisters behind US's first Black food book store share their five essential reads

For sisters Gabrielle and Danielle Davenport, every month is a good time to read about Black food.As the owners of Brooklyn's BEM | books & more, the country's first book store to focus on the topic, the two sisters are regularly curating works that narrate and elevate stories and memories about Black food.
moreyears
Boston.com
1 year ago
Education

Harvard president to meet with Black student leaders about the school's response to swatting incident

Racial Justice On April 3, four Black students were escorted out of their dorm at gunpoint by university police who were responding to a swatting incident.The student groups say the university failed to protect Black students' mental well-being.Harvard President Lawrence Bacow has agreed to meet with a group of Black student leaders in the wake of their strong criticism of the school's response to a swatting incident earlier this month, The Harvard Crimson reported.
Truthout
1 year ago
Left-wing politics

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Steps Down Early, Just Days Before Sanders-Led Senate Hearing

Schultz is slated to testify before Bernie Sanders's Senate HELP Committee next week.CEO of Starbucks Howard Schultz drinks an espresso he made at Starbucks Reserve on the first floor of Starbucks Headquarters on Investor Day in Seattle, Washington, on September 13, 2022.Melina Mara / The Washington Post via Getty Images Howard Schultz announced on Tuesday that he is stepping down from his post as Starbucks CEO two weeks earlier than his scheduled departure date, resigning just before a hearing led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) about the company's union busting next week.
amNewYork
1 year ago
Education

Op-Ed | Rethinking Black, race & ethnic studies at CUNY | amNewYork

Earlier this month, a group of Brooklyn College students helped guide me on a tour of the Flatbush African Burial Ground, a sacred site that is the resting place of enslaved Africans who were brought to Brooklyn and died there from the late 1600s until the abolition of slavery in New York in 1827.The students are participating in a paid internship program with the Flatbush African Burial Ground Coalition (FABGC), a Black-led, multiracial organization that is fighting to preserve the site and teach its history.
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