Tag: Black Lives Matter
Carmelo Anthony Issues A Powerful Plea To Fellow Athletes In The...
"We can't worry about what endorsements we gonna lose or going to look at us crazy."
We Already Know How to Reduce Police Racism and Violence
Recent research has shown cities what works. For starters, hire more female police officers.
Philando Castile Shooting: What You Should Know
Gov. Dayton has requested that The Department of Justice open an independent investigation into Castile’s death.
5 Officers Killed During Dallas Protests Against Police
The protests themselves were generally peaceful, with people gathered to march in solidarity with the recent victims of police violence, Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.
Why Black Lives Don’t Matter To The NRA
Two gun owners were killed this week, but don't expect outrage from the National Rifle Association.
A Tough Choice for Feminist Black Lives Matter Activists
Protesting a police killing and marching in support of a man convicted of rape can pose a real dilemma when one in five women nationwide has suffered a sexual assault.
The Black Lives Matters Speech You Can’t Miss
Jesse Williams delivers a speech dedicated to the Black Lives Matter movement.
Officer Found Not Guilty in Freddie Gray Case
Still no justice for Freddie Gray: Officer Edward Nero was acquitted of all charges.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Receives Black Lives Matter Makeover
Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame had the names of people killed by police officers glued onto them.
How Sandra Bland’s Tragic Death Inspired America’s Newest Congressional Caucus
The Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls will push elected officials to prioritize the demographic’s needs.
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Seven dead in ICE custody in Trump’s first 100 days as detainee population swells
At least seven migrants have died in ICE custody since January, as the Trump administration expands detention and dismantles oversight across a system plagued by abuse, neglect, and inhumane conditions.
The real evil empire may surprise you
Serving in (or thinking about) the U.S. military for 40 years.
Texas voters reject far right school boards in sweeping backlash to book bans
Dozens of candidates who backed book censorship policies lost their seats in school board elections across Texas, signaling public fatigue with partisan attacks on students, educators, and libraries.
GOP Medicaid cuts would drop millions from coverage while boosting tax breaks for the...
New Republican plan could strip 8.6 million Americans of healthcare while permanently enriching the ultra-wealthy through revived 2017 tax breaks.
One in ten Americans lives in a sinking city, new study finds
Groundbreaking research from Columbia University reveals that land beneath America’s largest cities is sinking—mostly due to groundwater extraction—posing a hidden but growing threat to infrastructure, flood safety, and climate resilience.