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Most Americans support keeping Confederate history alive, poll shows

The social reckoning following the murder of George Floyd prompted many communities to remove Confederate monuments. Now, some are backtracking

Latin Times

The Struggle to Fulfill Juneteenth’s Promise and Reckon with Its History

Sam Collins, better known as Professor Juneteenth, says his work to educate Americans about the holiday’s legacy is unfinished.

Texas Observer

Court blocks grants to Black women entrepreneurs in case that could restrict DEI efforts by companies and charities

In a 2-1 vote on June 3, 2024, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit held that the Fearless Foundation – the charitable arm of the Fearless Fund venture capital firm – must suspend its Strivers Grant Contest. The contest is limited to Black women…

The Conversation

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Former White House staffer says Trump called for leaker to be executed

Trump’s demand that 2020 leaker be punished with death raises questions about retribution if he is re-elected

The Guardian - US

Justice Department Says Phoenix Police Violated Rights of Children, Minorities, Protesters, Homeless People

Phoenix police are trained that "deescalation" means overwhelming and immediate force, whether or not it's necessary.

Reason

Americans used to unite over tragic events − and now are divided by them

Tragedy seldom unifies Americans today.

The Conversation

Family of Texas man who died after altercation with jailers wants federal investigation

The family of a Texas man who died after an altercation with jailers, including one who pinned his knee to the inmate’s back, has called for a federal investigation into the practices at the jail

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Stewart: Companies exploit LGBT struggle

Comedian blasts firms' "pandering meant to convince you that not only are corporations people, they’re good people"

Salon

How California cops kept this man’s in-custody death a secret for years

Darryl Dean Mefferd, 49 died in 2016 in circumstances similar to George Floyd – but authorities in Vallejo never publicly announced it

The Independent UK

How DEI rollbacks at colleges and universities set back learning

Just four years ago, following the murder of George Floyd, almost every college and university in the U.S. had at least one diversity, equity and inclusion – or DEI – program. Many had existed long before. These programs ranged from DEI-related degrees and professional training to resources for culturally, linguistically…

The Conversation

Fuhrman decertified in CA for O.J. lies

Now 72, the move against the former LAPD officer stems from a law passed after the killing of George Floyd

Salon

First Thing: Dozens killed in Israeli strike on UN school as IDF launches central Gaza operation

Israel claimed the targeted school contained a militant compound, an allegation rejected by Hamas. Plus, UN urges global ban on fossil fuel ads

The Guardian - UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s George Floyd rant condemned by Congressional Black Caucus

Republican extremist accuses Democrats of ‘worshiping’ Floyd in interview posted on X

The Guardian - US

Jury Deliberations Continue In Michael Cohen Trial

Michael Cohen's trial involving Donald Trump unfolds as the jury meticulously considers evidence. Far-reaching implications expected.

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George Floyd's Family Renews Call For Policing Reform Legislation

Floyd family renews call for police reform legislation in George Floyd's honor, facing challenges. Advocating for justice and meaningful change in policing...

The Guardian - US

$150m paid in police misconduct claims shows violent response to 2020 protests, experts say

Analysis of 130 lawsuits settled refutes narrative of unruly demonstrations amid fears of police crackdown on Gaza protests

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The Guardian - US

How police killings are kept hidden: ‘We don’t know how many George Floyds there are’

Dr Roger Mitchell, former DC chief medical examiner, on how homicides are mislabeled as ‘accidents’ and how ‘we must hold the system accountable’

The Independent UK

George Floyd biopic Daddy Changed the World in the works

Floyd’s daughter Gianna and his mother Roxie will work on the film as executive producers

The Guardian - US

California’s proposals to rectify past discrimination advance through senate

Reparations and compensation bills, conceived in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, must now pass the state assembly

The Guardian - US

Authorized big-screen biopic of George Floyd in the works

Daddy Changed the World will tell the story of the man whose murder sparked anti-police brutality protests across the US in 2020

The Independent UK

Lawsuit says ex-Officer Chauvin kneeled on woman's neck, just as he did when he killed George Floyd

A former employee is suing the city of Minneapolis, alleging ex-police Officer Derek Chauvin hauled her from her minivan and pinned her to the ground with his knee in January 2020, just as he did four months later when he killed George Floyd

Evening Standard

OPINION - Diversity is just window-dressing for companies — how can they be so foolish?

So, picture this: you’re deep in the media world, where everyone talks about “diversity” and “inclusion” like it’s second nature. It’s in every chat, every memo, and every big event. But here’s the thing — do we really know what these words mean? And do we actually care about what…

The Guardian - UK

The Black Lives Matter era is over. It taught us the limits of diversity for diversity’s sake

Hastily established racial equality schemes are being shuttered. What survives is a movement that’s achieving real change, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

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