Five police officers in Savannah, Ga., have been fired after a Black man hanged himself while in custody in April, a death that three of…
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Tag: George Floyd Protests (2020)
Thousands Rally in Brooklyn to Protest ‘State of Emergency’ for Trans Youth
When thousands gathered in Brooklyn last summer to participate in a march for Black trans lives, Shéár Avory was at home, helping to care for…
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2021 Pulitzer Prize Winners
AUDIO REPORTING Lisa Hagen, Chris Haxel, Graham Smith and Robert Little of National Public Radio The podcast “No Compromise” examined a group of American right-wing…
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How Democrats Should Approach the Midterm Elections
Since most of us are sleeping better in the quietude of a sane presidency, it’s tempting to ignore the current craziness of the Republican Party.…
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After a Year of Protests, Portland Is Ready to Move On. But Where?
PORTLAND, Ore. — Defund the police? City leaders in Portland tried it. A unit in the fire and rescue bureau, one of the first of…
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Dianne Morales Faced a Campaign Uprising. Will It Matter to Voters?
Her career path, largely in education and nonprofits, stands out in a field of lawyers, politicians and businessmen. Her background — working class, Afro-Latina, first-generation…
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A Curfew and Clashes With Police in Washington Square Park
Weather: Partly sunny, with afternoon thunderstorms. High in the mid-80s. Alternate-side parking: In effect until June 19 (Juneteenth). On a warm night, it’s common to…
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Black Lives Matter Has Grown More Powerful, and More Divided
Younger activists who criticized him several years ago for not being grass-roots enough have recently turned to him for advice as they wrestle with the…
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Biden Promises Tulsa Massacre Survivors Their Story Will Be ‘Known in Full View’
Missing from the rollout, though, was a plan to cancel student debt — which disproportionately affects Black students — or to address the issue of…
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‘I Knew That I Couldn’t Stay Quiet’
Last summer, millions of Americans took to the streets after the killing of George Floyd at the hands of the Minneapolis police, taking part in…
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