US must tackle police brutality against Black people head-on, UN experts say Historic two-week tour of US ends with call for nationwide commitment to address racial discrimination in dealings with law The Guardian - US · May 5, 2023
We're all weirdos in "Anxious Nation" "Anxious Nation" chronicles anxiety among American youth — and everyone else Salon · May 5, 2023
Jordan Neely being blamed for his own death by a subway vigilante underscores a brutal New York narrative Damaging rhetoric and policy failures have exposed thousands of homeless Americans to the vigilante violence that killed a 30-year-old man on the subway, advocates and officials tells Alex Woodward The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Jordan Neely, a vulnerable young man, was killed – and not by his medical history Much of the talk has been about Neely’s mental health – in large part so we don’t have to talk about our larger societal health The Guardian - US · May 5, 2023
Fox’s Greg Gutfeld blames Jordan Neely subway chokehold death on George Floyd ‘If anybody says this is like George Floyd, no, it’s because of George Floyd’ The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Jordan Neely wanted help. A brutal narrative about homelessness blamed him for his own death Damaging rhetoric and policy failures have exposed thousands of homeless Americans to the vigilante violence that killed a 30-year-old man on the subway, advocates and officials tells Alex Woodward The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
New York mayor and police criticized for lack of action over Jordan Neely’s death Medical examiner confirmed on Wednesday that 30-year-old Black man died from compression to the neck The Guardian - US · May 4, 2023
Ilhan Omar condemns US’s failure to act since George Floyd: ‘A broken system’ Exclusive: three years after the murder, the Minnesota congresswoman talks prison abuse and her new police violence resolution The Guardian - US · May 3, 2023
Former Minneapolis officer Tou Thao guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter in George Floyd’s murder Attorney General Keith Ellison calls conviction ‘one more measure of accountability’ three years after Floyd’s death The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Judge finds former Minneapolis police officer guilty for role in George Floyd's death Thao, who has maintained his innocence, waived his right to a jury trial in favor of a bench trial. Axios · May 2, 2023
Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing A judge has found a former Minneapolis police officer who held back bystanders while his colleagues restrained a dying George Floyd guilty of aiding and abetting manslaughter The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Former cop who held back crowds during George Floyd's killing is convicted Tou Thao held back bystanders while his colleague killed George Floyd in an incident that sparked protests worldwide. Thaohas been convicted of aiding and abetting manslaughter Daily Mirror · May 2, 2023
Deborah Jane’s ‘Strange Fruit’ Film Revisits The Past To Fix The Future In Racial Reconciliation Jane understands the importance of locating the problem to get to the solution. Zenger · May 1, 2023
Lightfoot ‘done with electoral politics for myself’ after Feb. 28 defeat Lightfoot is the first elected Chicago mayor in 40 years to be denied a second term. The last mayor to suffer that indignity was Jane Byrne, Chicago’s first and only other female mayor. Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2023
WEKU · Apr 27, 2023 These California police officers have created a scandal. They sent racist texts For years Black and brown people have complained about racism, corruption and abuse by the Antioch, Calif., police. Now a racist text message scandal implicates almost half of the department.
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Prosecutor wants 1 trial for 10 charged in patient's death A prosecutor has asked a judge to approve a request to put seven sheriff’s deputies and three hospital workers on trial together in the case of a 28-year-old man who died after he was pinned to the floor as he was being admitted to a psychiatric hospital
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options There is a growing phenomenon at historically Black colleges and universities
Texas Observer · Apr 26, 2023 Travis County DA Garza to Defend Daniel Perry Conviction at Parole Board The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles will also hear from Garrett Foster's family about why the conviction of Daniel Perry should be upheld.
The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2023 From dress codes to equality, Phil Jackson is exactly who we thought he was The former Bulls coach didn’t like how NBA players dressed 20 years ago. And now he objects to them making basic requests for humanity
The New Daily · Apr 25, 2023 ‘Misinformer of the year’ Tucker Carlson leaves Fox – that much is true Tucker Carlson was axed from Fox News. In his 14 years with the network, he was embroiled in scandals, lawsuits and dabbled in propaganda.
Al Jazeera · Apr 24, 2023 Former US police officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright released Kim Potter, Minnesota officer who mistook gun for Taser and killed Wright in 2021, is freed after 16 months in prison.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023 Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright freed Kim Potter, the Minnesota police officer who mistook her gun for a Taser and killed Daunte Wright in 2021, was released from prison early Monday
The Guardian - US · Apr 24, 2023 UN human rights experts begin US tour focusing on racial justice and policing Panel established in response to George Floyd killing will visit Washington DC, Atlanta, LA, Chicago, Minneapolis and New York
WEKU · Apr 22, 2023 The former Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright will be freed Monday Kim Potter, who was convicted of manslaughter after mistaking her handgun for a Taser in the 2021 incident, is set to be released from prison after serving 16 months. Daunte Wright was 20 years old.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 22, 2023 Black mayors of Chicago, LA, NY, Houston speak in DC: ‘We’ve come forth at some difficult, challenging times’ For the first time, Black mayors run the four largest cities in the U.S. Here’s what they have to say.