Federal officials are reversing course on police reform agreements in Minneapolis and Louisville, prompting uncertainty around accountability efforts that followed the 2020 racial justice protests sparked by the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor.
Tag: George Floyd
Posted inMaryland News
Sister of Tyrone West speaks out after audit finds 36 misclassified deaths in Maryland
A statewide audit revealed that dozens of deaths involving police restraint—including Tyrone West’s—were wrongly classified as accidental, natural, or undetermined instead of homicide. West’s family, who has long sought justice, now has their claims validated by the report exposing this critical misclassification.
Posted inBUSINESS
Rev. Bryant and the Black Press won’t let Target off the hook
Rev. Jamal Bryant is calling for the continuation of a nationwide boycott against Target after the retailer scaled back its racial equity programs, urging sustained economic pressure to secure lasting change. Black leaders, including the NNPA’s Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., insist that any corporate accountability must include robust support for Black-owned media and community investment.
Posted inCelebrating Women's History Month
Honoring the women of the Black Press: Charlotta Bass and the new generation of activists in media
Charlotta Bass was a pioneering African-American journalist and civil rights activist who made significant strides in the fight for racial equality in the United States, and her work is honored at the Charlotta Bass Journalism and Justice Lab at the University of Southern California.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser agrees to remove Black Lives Matter mural in nation’s capitalÂ
Washington, D.C. leaders will remove the “Black Lives Matter” mural near the White House to avoid funding cuts threatened by White House leadership, after Mayor Muriel Bowser struggled to fend off threats of encroachment from both President Donald Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress.
Posted inHealth
Black nurses advocate for health equity at 37th Annual Capitol Hill event
The National Black Nurses Association’s 37th Annual Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill brought together healthcare professionals and advocates to address systemic health disparities and push for legislative action to advance health equity in Black communities.
Posted inNational News
Dr. Jamal Bryant’s 40-day Target ‘fast’ gains momentum
The Rev. Dr. Jamal Bryant is leading a 40-day boycott of Target in response to the retailer’s decision to phase out its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and is calling for 100,000 people to sign a petition and halt their spending at Target as a direct challenge to the company’s retreat from its commitments to Black businesses and consumers.
Posted inBUSINESS
Target is ending its diversity goals as a strong DEI opponent occupies the White House
Target has announced that it will no longer have a program to help Black employees build meaningful careers and improve the experience of Black shoppers, and will no longer have diversity, equity, and inclusion goals, following the lead of other prominent American brands.
Posted inUncategorized
The hidden cost of police recruitment: How poor vetting contributes to a cycle of misconduct
Despite a history of misconduct allegations, Derek Chauvin was hired and retained by the Minneapolis Police Department, highlighting the need for comprehensive recruitment and training standards for police officers.
Posted inCivil Rights
Activists reflect on Dr.King’s legacy and methods of activism
Activists have different views on the effectiveness of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s nonviolent approach to activism, with some advocating for more disruptive methods and others emphasizing the importance of peaceful protests in advancing civil rights.
Posted inCommentary
Commentary: Equity is not a dirty word
Baltimore’s commitment to equity is being challenged by some organizations, leaders and corporations, who are abandoning their commitments to this critical work, perpetuating the very injustices equity movements aim to dismantle.
Posted inCommentary
America doesn’t have to shop at Walmart
Walmart has abandoned its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, prompting Black America to consider carefully where to spend their hard-earned cash during the holiday season.
