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• U.S. House passes George Floyd police reform bill a 2nd time after Biden’s blessing

  The sweeping legislation, which was first approved last summer but stalled in the Senate, would ban chokeholds and "qualified immunity" and create national standards for policing.

  World

  Mar 3
• Montreal Black communities reflect on the change they have seen since the 1960s

  As Black History Month comes to a close members of Montreal's Black communities are reflecting on how things have changed since the 1960's.

  Canada

  Feb 24
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• Black Ontario correctional officer speaks out against white coworkers who allegedly ‘attacked’ him

  Now, Stephen Smith is "seeking some vindication, some acknowledgment that he was not at fault, that this should have not happened in the first place, nor will it happen again."

  Canada

  Feb 23
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• Minneapolis to increase security for trial of officer charged in George Floyd’s death

  Floyd, a Black man who was handcuffed, died May 25 after Chauvin, who is white, pressed his knee against Floyd's neck as Floyd said he couldn't breathe.

  World

  Feb 17
• George Floyd ‘valentine’ circulated among officers prompts LAPD investigation

  Floyd, a Black man, died last May after a Minneapolis police officer pressed a knee on his neck as Floyd repeatedly said, "I can't breathe."

  Crime

  Feb 15
• 1st Black female Toronto police superintendent reflects on her journey

  "What I would say to the future young Black police officers within our organization is: stay your course, be true to who you are."

  Canada

  Feb 12
• How members of Toronto’s Black community hope to build on George Floyd movement months later

  The momentum is there, members of Toronto's Black community told Global News, but now the focus is on maintaining it. Kamil Karamali reports.

  Perspectives

  Feb 10
• 8 minority jail guards kept off Chauvin’s floor file suit alleging racial discrimination

  The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, including damages arising from loss of past and future income and benefits and damages for mental anguish and suffering.

  World

  Feb 9
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• Ottawa to Black, racialized residents: Tell us how we can do better

  The City of Ottawa wants to hear from its Black and racialized residents about how it can better tailor is services towards marginalized communities.

  Feb 9
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• Meet the Black Canadian artists pushing for more change months after George Floyd movement

  Global News spoke to four emerging members of Toronto's Black arts community to gauge whether there had been a shift in their industry in the fight against anti-Black racism.

  Perspectives

  Feb 9