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Pressley Calls on Banks to Detail Progress Made on 2020 Racial Equity Pledges
Banks had made flashy commitments to combat racism following the murder of George Floyd.
BLM Protesters Victimized by New York City Police Win $13 Million Settlement
“We don’t want more historic settlements — we want police out of protests,” said one attorney.
France’s Racism Still on Display as It Denies Its Colonial Past — and Present
Violence against people of France’s former colonies is so packed with tragedies that a timeline would fill an article.
DOJ: Rampant Violence, Racism in Minneapolis PD Led to George Floyd’s Murder
These patterns represent a litany of violations of the public’s constitutional rights, the report finds.
Policing Does Not Have Problems — It Is the Problem
Policing is neither reformable nor redeemable.
Philadelphia Will Pay $9M to Settle George Floyd Protesters’ Suit Over Brutality
Plaintiffs said that the settlement is just one step toward accountability for police violence.
ACLU Sues US for Using Military-Grade Helicopters to Quell George Floyd Protests
In June of 2020, the National Guard deployed two military helicopters against protesters in D.C.
Students Need Emotional and Community Support, Not Cops in Schools
Some schools that removed police on campus following the 2020 uprisings are now asking for them to be reinstated.
Six Charged With Domestic Terrorism for Protesting Atlanta’s “Cop City”
The Forest Defenders were urging Atlanta officials to invest in communities, not more policing.
Two Years After Police Murder of George Floyd, Activists Fight an Uphill Battle
Activists continue to push for progressive priorities like defunding police despite acute right-wing backlash.