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How the pandemic affected our approach to reading and interpretation of books

During the pandemic, reading took on new meaning. People turned to books for comfort. Some read to confront difficult issues, especially following the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Others used reading as a way to care for their children in locked-down houses.

The Conversation

Plaque commemorating end of slavery in Scotland unveiled in Edinburgh

A PLAQUE commemorating the end to the legal support of slavery in Scots law has been unveiled in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

'Any means necessary': the police who adopt the skull symbol of the ultra-violent comic book vigilante the Punisher

In Travis Linnemann’s book The Horror Of Police, he quotes David Grossman, founder of the “bulletproof warrior” seminar series, notorious for teaching police that killing is “just not that big of a deal.”

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Candidates for Chicago’s new police district councils split between staunch defenders of police and those who favor defunding

There are many factors driving the 122 candidates’ desire to become part of the grand experiment of civilian oversight at the grassroots level. Two major camps have emerged: Police supporters determined to take the shackles off officers and those who believe CPD has victimized communities of color…

Chicago Sun-Times

Trial to start for Texas cop who shot Black woman in home

A white former police officer is set to go on trial Monday for fatally shooting a Black woman through a rear window of her Texas home as the officer responded to a call about an open front door in 2019

The Independent UK

‘Justice delayed’ in Texas city where police killed a Black woman

Deep racial divides and lack of reform plague Fort Worth three years after Atatiana Jefferson was shot by white officer.

Al Jazeera

Shaping an inclusive world: What an anti-racist business strategy really entails

Now that DEI has become a business priority and critical component of ESG strategies, companies are looking at workplace culture and policies to pinpoint and eradicate racial biases.

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Minneapolis settles with 12 hurt in George Floyd protests

The city of Minneapolis has reached a $600,000 settlement with 12 protesters who were injured during protests after the May 2020 police killing of George Floyd

The Independent UK

Musk takeover threatens Black Twitter

Black Twitter’s expected demise would make it harder to discuss police brutality and racism

Salon

Being the 'only one' at work and the decades long fight against anti-Black racism

The global call to address systemic racism following the police murder of George Floyd resulted in a push for diversity hires.

The Conversation

Why corporate diversity statements are backfiring — Podcast

Equity, diversity, inclusion are buzzwords that may evoke social change, but for some they conjure empty promises on a glossy corporate brochure or statement at the bottom of a job listing.

The Conversation

Black Twitter's expected demise would make it harder to publicize police brutality and discuss racism

Before the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Philando Castile and Sandra Bland were propelled into the media spotlight, their names were Twitter #hashtags.

The Conversation

What will happen next for Black Twitter?

Now that Elon Musk has bought the social media platform, some users fear a unique form of Black witnessing will be lost

The Guardian - US

In a Wisconsin town, voters fear for America under attack

In a picturesque corner of western Wisconsin, a growing right-wing conservative movement has rocketed to prominence

The Independent UK

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No longer fringe, small-town voters fear democracy's demise

In a picturesque corner of western Wisconsin, a growing right-wing conservative movement has rocketed to prominence

Al Jazeera

Namibia pulls down statue of German colonial officer

The statue of Curt von Francois, seen as a symbol of colonial oppression, was removed following pressure from activists.

Boston Herald

Editorial: Musk’s Trump move gives power to the people

It says a lot about the times in which we live when a decision reached by democratic process elicits outrage.

Reuters

Soccer-World Cup 2022: why do footballers take the knee?

England's players took the knee before their opening match of the Qatar World Cup against Iran on Monday. Here is a look at the history of the anti-racism gesture in sport:

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DC rapper Sa-Roc becomes a favorite 'Daughter' at Minneapolis' Rhymesayers label

MINNEAPOLIS — Releasing an album at the height of the COVID-19 quarantine was obviously not what Sa-Roc had in mind when she signed on with Rhymesayers Entertainment.

Daily Mirror

Rio Ferdinand delighted with Gareth Southgate decision on eve of England World Cup game

England boss Gareth Southgate has spoken to the press ahead of his team's opening game of the Qatar World Cup against Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday

The Independent UK

Lawyer gets 15 months behind bars for firebombing police car

A New York City attorney has been sentenced to 15 months behind bars for firebombing an empty New York City police vehicle with another lawyer during protests over the murder of George Floyd

The Independent UK

Kanye West: Moderator of rapper’s biggest Reddit forum says page has become ‘bloodbath’

‘[Some] users are s**tposting their way to an early ban grave’

Los Angeles Times

LA County deputy who kneeled on inmate's head will not be charged, DA's memo says

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy who kneeled on the head of a handcuffed inmate last year will not face criminal charges, records show.

The culture wars are pushing some teachers to leave the classroom

Teachers and administrators, already facing long hours and low pay, now find themselves under pressure from politicians, parents and even their own school districts.

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