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Serena Williams' new focus could help diversify the venture capital game

When the tennis megastar announced her plans to retire from competition last week, she said her future will involve a renewed focus on a venture capital firm she quietly founded eight years ago.

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Ex-cop Lane will report to Colorado prison in Floyd killing

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane, who was sentenced to 2 1/2 years for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, has been ordered to report to a low-security federal prison camp in Colorado in two weeks

The Independent UK

More Black Americans live in Texas than any other state. Two years after George Floyd’s murder, many reconsider their future here.

In interviews, Black Texans expressed frustration over uneven progress, restrictions on teaching about racism in public schools and limitations on their political representation and voting access.

The Texas Tribune

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Target makes strides to better serve Black customers and employees

Target Corp. earmarked billions of dollars for Black businesses and communities to address racial equity issues after the police killing of George Floyd two years ago.

Tribune News Service

Thao, Kueng reject plea deal offered in George Floyd killing

MINNEAPOLIS — Ex-Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao formally rejected a plea offer in court Monday morning that would have allowed them to avoid a state trial and additional prison time from the federal civil rights sentence they received in George Floyd's killing.

Tribune News Service

Thao, Kueng say they rejected plea deal in Floyd killing

Two former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s killing told a judge that they have rejected plea deals that would have resulted in three-year prison sentences

The Independent UK

Sharpton puts spotlight on Georgia woman's patrol car fall

The Rev. Al Sharpton is demanding that officials provide a full accounting of how a Georgia woman fell from a moving patrol car following her arrest

The Independent UK

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Monday hearing set for 2 ex-cops in George Floyd's killing

A judge has scheduled a hearing for Monday on the “status of plea negotiations” for the two remaining officers awaiting trial on state charges in the killing of George Floyd

The Independent UK

Kueng, Thao to appeal federal sentences for violating George Floyd's civil rights

MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis police officers J. Alexander Kueng and Tou Thao plan to appeal their federal prison sentences for violating George Floyd's civil rights during his 2020 killing.

Tribune News Service

The Toronto Police's #TPSTrust campaign misses the mark

Maintaining public trust in police is essential for effective policing and last month the Toronto Police Service (TPS), Canada’s largest municipal police service, launched yet another initiative to enhance public trust called #TPSTrust.

The Conversation

Renaming Army bases that honor Confederates would cost $21M

An independent commission says renaming nine U.S. Army posts that commemorate Confederate officers would cost $21 million

The Independent UK

Abbott elevates cop indicted in protest

Justin Berry was among 19 Austin police officers accused of using excessive force against protesters

Salon

Grand jury investigating LA County Sheriff’s Department handling of deputy who knelt on inmate’s head

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County prosecutors are convening a criminal grand jury to investigate whether the Sheriff’s Department mishandled an incident in which a sheriff’s deputy kneeled on a handcuffed inmate’s head for three minutes, according to documents and interviews.

Los Angeles Times

Viral video of Mississippi arrest sparks investigation

An incident involving a white Mississippi Highway Patrol officer and three Black men is under investigation after a viral video showed the officer putting a handcuffed man into a chokehold and wrestling him into a ditch

The Independent UK

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Los Angeles Times

Grand jury investigating LA County Sheriff's Department handling of deputy who knelt on inmate's head

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County prosecutors are convening a criminal grand jury to investigate whether the Sheriff’s Department mishandled an incident in which a sheriff’s deputy knelt on a handcuffed inmate’s head for three minutes, according to documents and interviews.

Al Jazeera

Family of US Black man killed by MD police reaches $5m settlement

Use of excessive force by police in the death of Anton Black leads to a settlement requiring changes in police policies.

Los Angeles Times

Grand jury investigating LA Sheriff's Department handling of deputy who kneeled on inmate's head

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County prosecutors are convening a criminal grand jury to investigate whether the Sheriff's Department mishandled an incident in which a sheriff's deputy kneeled on a handcuffed inmate's head for three minutes, according to documents and interviews.

The Conversation

University anti-racism policies: Use shared decision-making to hear BIPOC student insights

“I did not consider a career as a university professor or a position in academic leadership because I have never been taught by someone who looked like me!”

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The Independent UK

'We're triaging': Cops combat violent crime as ranks dwindle

In Portland, Oregon, the police chief recently pulled detectives from cold case and assault units to backfill the homicide unit, which is overwhelmed by a spike in gun violence

The Texas Tribune

Gov. Greg Abbott appoints officer indicted for misconduct during George Floyd protests to police regulatory agency

Justin Berry was among 19 Austin police officers indicted earlier this year, accused of using excessive force against people protesting the murder of George Floyd.

The Independent UK

Breonna Taylor supporters relieved by charges against police

Louisville activists who put in long hours protesting the death of Breonna Taylor at the hands of police say they felt relief this week when federal officials charged four officers

Salon

4 cops charged in Breonna Taylor raid

Charges include "civil rights offenses, unlawful conspiracies, unconstitutional use of force, and obstruction"

Al Jazeera

US charges four police officers in killing of Breonna Taylor

Charges were brought against officers Joshua Jaynes, Brett Hankison and Kelly Goodlett, along with Sergeant Kyle Meany.

Tribune News Service

Boardrooms add diversity as Washington mulls disclosure rules

WASHINGTON — Companies are making good on promises to add racially and ethnically diverse candidates to their boards even as Congress and the Biden administration debate whether to require them to disclose the demographic makeup of directors, executives and workers.

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Boardrooms add diversity as Washington mulls disclosure rules - Roll Call

Companies are adding diversity to their boards even as lawmakers and regulators continue to work on disclosure requirements.

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