Anti-black Racism Protests

• March on Washington: Thousands take part in commemoration days after Jacob Blake shooting

  An estimated thousands gathered Friday near the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic “I Have A Dream” address.

  World

  Aug 28, 2020
  
• ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ hymn gains renewed resonance amid George Floyd protests

  In recent weeks, countless rallies were held from D.C. to Seattle with arm-locked protesters of different races reciting the song's lyrics while marching against police brutality of unarmed Black people.

  World

  Jul 5, 2020
  
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• Breonna Taylor death: Fired police officer shot ‘blindly’ in ‘reckless conduct,’ chief says

  The Louisville Police Department posted the termination letter for Det. Brett Hankison, who has 10 days to appeal the decision.

  World

  Jun 23, 2020
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• What it’s like to police in marginalized communities amid George Floyd protests

  “We really have to keep talking. At the end of the day, I’m also a human – so I go home to family and friends. And when I put on this uniform, I have a responsibility. I think really explaining to the public, why we do what we do, is a first step."

  Canada

  Jun 22, 2020
• 1 police officer involved in Breonna Taylor’s death to be fired, 2 remain employed

  Taylor, who was Black, was gunned down by officers who burst into her Louisville home using a no-knock warrant.

  World

  Jun 19, 2020
• Juneteenth: Anti-Black racism protests, coronavirus reshapes holiday this year

  For many white Americans, recent protests over police brutality have driven their awareness of Juneteenth's significance.

  World

  Jun 19, 2020
• More than 40 Toronto graffiti artists unite to #PaintTheCityBlack, honour Black Lives Matter movement

  "This is greater than graffiti. We're really speaking to something. Arts are transformative."

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2020
• Health experts pen letter in support of anti-Black racism protests during pandemic

  'White supremacy is a lethal public health issue that predates and contributes to COVID-19,' public health and infectious diseases experts wrote.

  Health

  Jun 8, 2020
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• ‘They’re targeting us’: Why some advocates want to defund Canadian police

  Defunding the police means redirecting the budget for Canada's police forces to other services that focus on social supports and mental health, experts say.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 6, 2020