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Officer fired after fatally shooting man in mental health crisis — as others tried to de-escalate

The mayor of Hartford, Connecticut, has fired a white police officer who fatally shot a Black man in a mental health crisis nine times

The Independent UK

Civil Rights Leaders and Family Calls for Justice After Police Fatally Shot Black Man Suffering a Mental Health Crisis

Civil rights leaders and the family seek accountability after Hartford police fatally shot Steven Jones, a Black man in a mental health crisis, intensifying calls for reform and better crisis response.

International Business Times

New York's newly identified Underground Railroad passage is under threat

A newly identified Underground Railroad passage is putting the spotlight on a New York City museum and its struggle with a proposed development

The Independent UK

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Jesse Jackson hailed as ‘ambassador of hope’ at memorial attended by Clintons, Obama and Biden

Thousands in Chicago honored civil rights ‘champion’ who ‘stepped forward again and again’, Obama said

The Guardian - US

Three former presidents honor Rev. Jesse Jackson at memorial service but Trump is notably absent

Trump didn’t attend despite sharing a glowing tribute to Jackson after his death

The Independent UK

Rev. Jamal Bryant: Jackson is "my blueprint" for Black churches in the Trump era

For centuries, the Black church has been more than a place of worship — it's been a headquarters for resistance.

Axios

Obama, Trump and Biden lead tributes to Jesse Jackson: ‘one of America’s greatest patriots’

Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Al Sharpton, Donald Trump and more react to death of the civil rights leader at the age of 84

The Guardian - US

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The Latest: Reaction is pouring in to the death of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson

Reaction is pouring in over the death of the Rev. Jesse L

The Independent UK

Trump unleashes new FCC threat on NBC in fat-shaming Al Sharpton post that name-checks ‘Tawana Brawley hoax’

President attacks civil rights activist over alleged bias on his PoliticsNation show while calling on his own media attack dog Brendan Carr to investigate MSNBC’s sister network

The Independent UK

Jay-Z-backed casino plan for Times Square is rejected following local opposition

Eight casinos currently in the running for a state license have to secure approval by the end of the month

The Independent UK

Broadway Jeering Caesars Times Square Casino Bet

The casino industry's quest to bring gambling to Manhattan faces a key test this week when an advisory panel weighs a Times Square proposal that has enraged much of Broadway.

International Business Times

Protesters March Against Rollback Of Federal DEI Programs By President Trump

Protest led by Reverend Al Sharpton and National Action Network demands reinstatement of DEI programs in major corporations.

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Pro-DEI organizers fired up to maintain Target boycott as promises go unfulfilled

When Target announced its current chief executive officer was stepping down, organizers of a months-long consumer boycott took it as a hopeful sign and stressed that their actions will continue as long as promises go unfulfilled

The Independent UK

US protesters say Trump using ‘crime emergency’ to justify DC takeover

Trump takes control of police, deploys National Guard in a move DC-rights activist calls ‘just authoritarianism’.

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Benzinga

Kamala Harris Says She Loves California, But She Isn't Going To Run As Governor: 'After A Deep Reflection…'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday she will not run for governor of California, ending months of speculation over whether she would enter the 2026 race.

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Charlamagne tha God says ‘Black Twitter’ won’t save Trump as MAGA base demands answers

Charlamagne: "Black Twitter amplifies everything."

Latin Times

Trump Claims Democrats Admit To 'Probably Illegally' Paying for Endorsements From Beyoncé, Oprah, and Al Sharpton

President Donald Trump again called for an investigation into whether Kamala Harris's campaign paid millions to secure endorsements from entertainers during the 2024 campaign, allegations he previously made in May.

Benzinga

Trump Calls for Legal Action Against Kamala Harris, Beyonce, Oprah Over Alleged Campaign Finance Violations: 'They Should All Be Prosecuted!'

President Donald Trump has demanded legal action against former Vice President Kamala Harris, Beyonce, Oprah Winfrey, and Al Sharpton, citing alleged campaign finance violations.

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Martin Luther King Jr. FBI Records Released By Trump Administration: Al Sharpton Says, 'Desperate Attempt' To Distract People From Epstein Firestorm

On Monday, the Trump administration made public over 240,000 pages of FBI surveillance records on Martin Luther King Jr., a move that has sparked controversy among King’s family and the civil rights organization he co-founded.

Al Jazeera

Did Democrat Zohran Mamdani struggle with Black and working-class voters?

An analysis suggests the New York City mayoral hopeful trailed among certain demographics. What’s behind the numbers?

The Independent UK

Mamdani heads to Harlem after stunning New York City primary results

Zohran Mamdani spoke at a rally in Harlem as he sought to build on momentum from New York City’s Democratic primary

The Guardian - US

Pastor Jamal Harrison Bryant on Target boycott ‘victory’ and the Black dollar’s power: ‘They’ve awakened a sleeping giant’

The Georgia megachurch leader called for a #TargetFast over its DEI rollback. Now Dollar General is next, he says, as consumers mobilize against Trump’s policies

The Guardian - UK

We demanded justice after George Floyd’s death. Donald Trump made things worse, but we fight on

It is not just about honouring past victims. It is about battling those who want to take us backwards, says minister and civil rights activist Al Sharpton

The Independent UK

George Floyd’s family pay tribute on fifth anniversary of his death: ‘Symbol of brutality long ignored’

George Floyd was remembered with love, grief, and powerful words on the fifth anniversary of his death.

Al Jazeera

US Justice Department ends post-George Floyd police reform settlements

The Trump administration has also announced it will rescind reports that found patterns of discrimination in policing.

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