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#juneteenth
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
1 day ago

At Baltimore Museum of Art, a new exhibition asks us to consider the connections between race, colonialism and the climate crisis

"Exhibitions or events around ecological crisis and environmental change are often predicated on experiences in the Northern Hemisphere, so we think about polar ice caps and forlorn polar bears when actually the human experience of climate change is experienced predominantly by people in the Global South."
Environment
#police-brutality
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

He gave us a sense of pride': Rev Al Sharpton on Malcolm X's 100th birthday

Malcolm X highlighted systemic economic disenfranchisement in Black communities and criticized media portrayals of police brutality protests as riots.
Black Lives Matter
fromPoynter
1 month ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

He gave us a sense of pride': Rev Al Sharpton on Malcolm X's 100th birthday

Malcolm X highlighted systemic economic disenfranchisement in Black communities and criticized media portrayals of police brutality protests as riots.
Black Lives Matter
fromPoynter
1 month ago

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.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Orange County D.A. dismisses gang injunctions against hundreds of people

"Gang injunctions are not intended to last for perpetuity; they are designed and implemented to correct criminal behavior."
Los Angeles
from99% Invisible
4 years ago

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

The story of Black Americans creating their own national flag goes back to at least 1900, calling for a symbol that represents unity against racial oppression.
Black Lives Matter
Social justice
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Skadden Fellowship Sells Out, Gets Rid Of Commitments They've Championed Since 1988 - Above the Law

The Skadden Fellowships are shifting away from promoting racial justice and other advocacy areas amid a changing political landscape.
The resignation of Kathleen Rubenstein marks a significant shift in the foundation's leadership and direction.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

C of E warned over influence of extreme views' after cuts to anti-racism funding

Arun Arora, the bishop of Kirkstall, stated that the Church of England's decision to cut funding for racial justice from 26.7m to 12m reflects resistance among some members to support racial equity initiatives; he fears extreme views are influencing decision-making.
UK news
#law-enforcement
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump Lurches Us Toward a Police State

The incident highlights systemic issues of law enforcement's treatment of minorities and raises concern about the treatment of vulnerable communities.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump Lurches Us Toward a Police State

The incident highlights systemic issues of law enforcement's treatment of minorities and raises concern about the treatment of vulnerable communities.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Georgia Sheriff Deputy Will Not Be Charged in Shooting of Black Man

A sheriff's deputy in Georgia will not face charges for the fatal shooting of Leonard Cure, a Black man wrongfully imprisoned for 16 years.
#portland
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: City Budget Battles, So Much Delicious Food, and Portland Has That "Sinking" Feeling

Portland city council's budget approval process reveals significant internal divisions and community concerns surrounding service cuts.
Social justice
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Investment for the People

The 1803 Fund aims for transformative investments in housing, culture, and education for Black Portlanders, highlighting community empowerment and resilience.
Black Lives Matter
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

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.
Portland food
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: City Budget Battles, So Much Delicious Food, and Portland Has That "Sinking" Feeling

Portland city council's budget approval process reveals significant internal divisions and community concerns surrounding service cuts.
Social justice
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

Investment for the People

The 1803 Fund aims for transformative investments in housing, culture, and education for Black Portlanders, highlighting community empowerment and resilience.
Black Lives Matter
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

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.
#social-justice
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Thinking Like an Ancestor on a Burning Planet

Climate justice is intrinsically linked to racial justice, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach in addressing both crises.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Thinking Like an Ancestor on a Burning Planet

Climate justice is intrinsically linked to racial justice, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach in addressing both crises.
#black-lives-matter
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump Is Tearing Down History

A Black Lives Matter mural in D.C. was destroyed under pressure from federal legislation, highlighting ongoing racial justice issues and local governance challenges.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

Trump Is Tearing Down History

A Black Lives Matter mural in D.C. was destroyed under pressure from federal legislation, highlighting ongoing racial justice issues and local governance challenges.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

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.
#police-reform
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How did 2020's Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds

Despite some changes in the U.S. post-2020 protests, significant reforms have stalled and public perception can differ from the reality of progress.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

How did 2020's Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds

Despite some changes in the U.S. post-2020 protests, significant reforms have stalled and public perception can differ from the reality of progress.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
1 month ago

At TIME Impact Dinner, Leaders Speak on the Road to Justice'

George Floyd's murder five years ago catalyzed global protests, yet calls for justice and reform face significant rollback and challenges today.
Black Lives Matter
fromFast Company
1 month ago

DOJ abandons police reform lawsuits in cities at heart of BLM protests

The Justice Department is reversing Biden-era initiatives aimed at police reform, signaling a major policy shift in federal oversight of law enforcement.
#education
#portland-protests
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

BlackOut: The Playlist

The Portland protests sparked creativity among artists and musicians, leading to the creation of impactful music addressing police violence and community aspirations.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

BlackOut: The Playlist

The Portland protests sparked creativity among artists and musicians, leading to the creation of impactful music addressing police violence and community aspirations.
#portland-news
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Portland Baby Elephant Awarded Symbolic Parade Authority, Mercury Weekend BlackOut, and Cyanobacteria Algae Bloom Season Is Here

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Log Ladies Unite, Biden's Scary Cancer Diagnosis, and Remembering the Legacy of George Floyd

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Portland Baby Elephant Awarded Symbolic Parade Authority, Mercury Weekend BlackOut, and Cyanobacteria Algae Bloom Season Is Here

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland food

Good Morning, News: Log Ladies Unite, Biden's Scary Cancer Diagnosis, and Remembering the Legacy of George Floyd

#george-floyd
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
2 months ago

TIME Unveils Special Report: Five Years Later: America Looks for a Way Forward After George Floyd

The TIME Impact Dinner focuses on racial justice as America reflects on the legacy of George Floyd's death and the ongoing anti-Black racism challenges.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
2 months ago

TIME Unveils Special Report: Five Years Later: America Looks for a Way Forward After George Floyd

The TIME Impact Dinner focuses on racial justice as America reflects on the legacy of George Floyd's death and the ongoing anti-Black racism challenges.
#civil-rights
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Today in History: February 23, Marines raise flag on Iwo Jima

February 23 marks historical events from WWII, the Olympic Games, the defense of marriage act, and racial injustices in America.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Today in History: February 23, Marines raise flag on Iwo Jima

February 23 marks historical events from WWII, the Olympic Games, the defense of marriage act, and racial injustices in America.
#refugee-resettlement
fromGothamist
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

NJ agency won't help resettle white South Africans, citing conflict over Trump policies

fromGothamist
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

NJ agency won't help resettle white South Africans, citing conflict over Trump policies

Black Lives Matter
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

House Democrat Summer Lee to introduce reparations push for Black Americans

House Democrat introduces resolution for reparations for Black Americans, citing moral and legal obligations.
#episcopal-church
fromtime.com
1 month ago

How Chicago Shaped Pope Leo XIV

The announcement of Robertus Franciscus Prevost from the logia of St. Peter's Basilica seemed like something from a movie. I knew him as Bob and will always think of him this way.
LGBT
Social justice
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
1 month ago

Martin Luther King III speaks at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center

Martin Luther King III emphasizes the ongoing struggle for human rights and the need for leadership during his speech at the 2025 Lesher Foundation series.
fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

With new farm bill in the works, Illinois farmers go to Washington to urge investments in environmental justice

"Nothing that we're asking for is impossible or out of the ordinary at all," said Natasha Nicholes, founder and executive director of the We Sow We Grow Project, an urban farm in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Agriculture
#economic-justice
Social justice
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Unlocking the Secrets in Your Family History Can Be Overwhelming-or Empowering

Understanding family history can illuminate the impact of legacies like Ferguson v. Plessy on contemporary racial dynamics.
Reparative genealogy serves as a vital tool for reconnecting lost family histories and addressing historical injustices.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

'If you're boring, you're not going to educate.' - Harvard Gazette

Kennedy's nuanced opinions on issues like affirmative action, racial profiling, and critical race theory position him as a unique and independent thinker in legal scholarship.
History
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

From Survival to Imagination: A Black Feminist Blueprint for Liberation | HackerNoon

Whiteness operates as a diversion, serving as a dehumanizing strategy. Gendered antiblack racism is a form of psychological terrorism. One way to disrupt both whiteness and gendered anti-black racism without being manipulated is by exercising our imagination.
Women in technology
fromSCSJ
2 months ago

SCSJ Updates Lawsuit Over Edenton Confederate Monument Placement

The amended lawsuit highlights that the monument was built in an era of acute racial animosity, raising concerns over its relocation.
Black Lives Matter
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago

How TIFs Impact Racial and Economic Justice at the Local Level - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The TIF funding system effectively sequesters tax revenue, favoring wealthy developers while depriving public schools and essential services of crucial funding.
NYC politics
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

Metro Says "Yes" To ODOT's I-5 Plan

The Metro Council voted on April 1 to advance the Oregon Department of Transportation's I-5 Rose Quarter plan with an additional $250 million funding, focusing on community development.
NYC politics
fromPadailypost
3 months ago

Man gets 12 years in death of woman beaten with baseball bat, strangled with pants

Dixon was charged with voluntary manslaughter for the 2021 killing of tenant Marielos Martinez, claiming self-defense and avoiding a potential life sentence for murder.
Black Lives Matter
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Technology For Families In Need (TechFIN)

Technology For Families In Need (TechFIN) is closing the digital divide for low-income households in NYC and recently won the 2025 Spark Prize.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Brooklyn Org Spark Prize Winner: Technology For Families In Need (TechFIN)

Technology For Families In Need (TechFIN) is closing the digital divide for low-income households in NYC and recently won the 2025 Spark Prize.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Ida B. Wells Taught Us That Care and Justice Go Hand in Hand

President Trump has renewed attacks on DEI initiatives, prompting scrutiny of Black History Month and the legacy of Black advocacy in America.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Op-Ed: Supes Should Stop Mayor from Removing Carter-Oberstone from Police Commission - Streetsblog San Francisco

The SF Board of Supervisors' decision to remove Max Carter-Oberstone could undermine crucial street safety policies against pretextual traffic stops.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Judge dismisses case against ex-DA accused of interfering in Arbery murder probe

A judge dismissed all felony charges against former DA Jackie Johnson, citing technical flaws in the indictment related to the Ahmaud Arbery case.
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