Police Cover Up Black Man’s Death After Cop Runs Him Over https://t.co/h5GmK5U43o via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) November 3, 2023
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Today is the 9th anniversary of Mike Brown’s killing. He would be alive today if the institutions of racism and white supremacy were eradicated. He should be alive today. We will never forget. We will continue to fight for justice and accountability.
Kansas City police department claims that two of the cops in this clip have been “disciplined” for attacking a man they assumed didn’t pay for a $5 pizza.
— 🥀_ Imposter_🥀 (@Imposter_Edits) July 10, 2023
Not only did he have a receipt showing he paid, he was also not legally required to show it.
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A police dog mauled a Black man in Ohio during a traffic stop after he surrendered with his hands raised in the air following a “lengthy pursuit,” officials said
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 24, 2023
“Do not release the dog with his hands up!” a trooper can be heard yelling multiple timeshttps://t.co/sSOrrGznX2
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Six White former Mississippi cops, who nicknamed themselves the “Goon Squad,” have pleaded guilty to an assault in which they entered a home without a warrant, assaulted two Black men with a sex object, used a taser on them, and shot one in the mouth.https://t.co/2e6lfr58Vx
— Ibram X. Kendi (@ibramxk) August 8, 2023
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Today is the 9th anniversary of Mike Brown’s killing.
— Cori Bush (@CoriBush) August 9, 2023
He would be alive today if the institutions of racism and white supremacy were eradicated.
He should be alive today.
We will never forget.
We will continue to fight for justice and accountability. pic.twitter.com/7E2svmNMOb
O’Shae Sibley, a gay Black man, was fatally stabbed at a Brooklyn gas station. He and his friends were vogueing when some men approached, called them homophobic slurs, and told them to stop dancing. O’Shae was stabbed after he stood up for his friends.
O’Shae Sibley, a gay Black man, was fatally stabbed at a Brooklyn gas station. He and his friends were vogueing when some men approached, called them homophobic slurs, and told them to stop dancing. O’Shae was stabbed after he stood up for his friends.https://t.co/nN3xwwVaAs
— Ibram X. Kendi (@ibramxk) August 3, 2023
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O’Shae Sibley, the Brooklyn dancer killed after he was reportedly attacked by men who said his voguing offended their faith, is being remembered as an advocate for social justice https://t.co/9MN4luw4FJ pic.twitter.com/2lHQoIRF4m
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 31, 2023
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A ball is happening at the gas station where O’Shae Sibley was killed. pic.twitter.com/MuQEdtsMuk
— Sunny Ng (@_blahblahblah) August 4, 2023
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A teen has been charged with a hate crime for the anti-Black and anti-gay killing of O’Shae Sibley
— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@QasimRashid) August 6, 2023
This is truly tragic beyond words. My deepest condolences to the family of O’Shae Sibley. A reminder of the work that remains to counter this bigotry & hatehttps://t.co/dv0BnKtwTP
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Seeing all the videos of #OshaeSibley dancing & seeing protesters vouging in support, made me think of all the little Black, Queer boys out there & what it means to find joy in the simplest things like dancing. We won’t let bigots dim their light. Queer lives matter. RIP Oshae pic.twitter.com/VInaJSOc4Y
— I appreciate you. (@DeeLaSheeArt) August 5, 2023
#ReparationsNow This is how Check out ReadyForRevolution’s video! #TikTok
#ReparationsNow
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 21, 2023
This is how
Check out ReadyForRevolution’s video! #TikTok https://t.co/flgKTC7dFG
We say gay. We read banned books. And we will continue to defend our students’ freedom to learn and educators’ freedom to teach.
I woke up yesterday morning, looked out my window and saw the neighbors had hung this flag on their children’s playground.
— Brittani James, MD (@DrBrittaniJ) July 9, 2023
Pull up a seat, and join me, friends, for The Chronicles of Being Black in a Rich, White suburb
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Owner bans some LGBTQ customers from Michigan hair salon over pronouns. ‘Not welcome’ https://t.co/2Cssnp4eJu
— 🌈The Where True Love is Movement 🏳️⚧️ (@WhereTrueLoveIs) July 11, 2023
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Florida is racist and pushes divisive education.https://t.co/yZtHhhkg0a
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 9, 2023
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Republican Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters says the Tulsa massacre in Greenwood can be taught in schools but the instruction should not mention the issue of race. “Let’s not tie it to skin color”
— chris evans (@notcapnamerica) July 10, 2023
For two days in 1921 — black residents were terrorized and had their… pic.twitter.com/AodvrZWgIX
🚨 The self-described white nationalist who wrote that Hispanics were “invading” America before fatally shooting 23 people at Walmart in El Paso was just sentenced to 90 consecutive life terms for his conviction on federal hate crimes charges. https://t.co/oSdrEfLIWL
— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) July 7, 2023
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After a Supreme Court ruling found that “creative” businesses can turn away gay customers, influencers on the right are calling for the end of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
— Ari Drennen (@AriDrennen) July 10, 2023
From @MiaGingerich: https://t.co/gEaRjzZrM4
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Hoopla, Overdrive/Libby Now Banned for Those Under 18 in Mississippi | @bookriot https://t.co/qCORwYvrSM
— Publishers Weekly (@PublishersWkly) July 10, 2023
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After gutting affirmative action, Republicans target minority scholarships https://t.co/9xYcMyW8JV
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) July 5, 2023
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Philadelphia wants to ban ski masks to reduce gun violence, even though there isn’t a body of research proving such policies work.
— The Trace (@teamtrace) July 5, 2023
Instead, it’s reminiscent of other policies that criminalize Black fashion, @sunny___sone wrote in our Weekly newsletter: https://t.co/Sc0Gj6Z9j5
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“These Donor and Legacy Preferences are not justified by any educational necessity because Harvard cannot show that the use of these preferences is necessary to achieve any important educational goal.” https://t.co/9U6NUhwz6C
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) July 3, 2023
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A Facebook group for the mothers of LGBTQ kids is skyrocketing and now includes tens of thousands of moms against GOP bigotry.
— No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen (@NoLieWithBTC) July 11, 2023
The group, called Mama Bears, seeks to combat Republicans’ attempt to hijack “parents’ rights” to push a hateful agenda.
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We say gay. We read banned books. And we will continue to defend our students’ freedom to learn and educators’ freedom to teach. https://t.co/vnNIbMxHWB
— NEA (@NEAToday) July 7, 2023
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Black people are 50% more likely than White people to face medical debt. But they’re less likely to get a GoFundMe, thinking they’ll reinforce racist ideas about Black people wanting handouts. When Black people do seek help, they receive less than White people seeking help. pic.twitter.com/dWhs0mSbBC
— Ibram X. Kendi (@ibramxk) July 11, 2023
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Hate has no place in our state. I’ve fought for more community-based resources to tackle the surge of hate crimes in California, and I won’t stop pushing to keep everyone safe.https://t.co/Ldl1R5Qead
— Katie Porter (@katieporteroc) July 7, 2023
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Today I announced the largest-ever investment to help organizations at risk of hate crimes and signed landmark legislation to strengthen our anti-hate crime efforts.
— Governor Kathy Hochul (@GovKathyHochul) July 11, 2023
We are making it clear: Hate will never have a place in New York. pic.twitter.com/e4aC53oKH6
Five Mississippi deputy sheriffs, without a warrant, entered a home where two Black men were. They beat, sexually assaulted, and tased them, eventually shooting one in the mouth. All five have now been either fired or resigned amid a federal investigation.
Five Mississippi deputy sheriffs, without a warrant, entered a home where two Black men were. They beat, sexually assaulted, and tased them, eventually shooting one in the mouth. All five have now been either fired or resigned amid a federal investigation.https://t.co/CvezDcsul2
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) July 6, 2023
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The LAPD Commission has the shooting of Jermaine Petit on their agenda Tuesday:
— Film The Police LA (@FilmThePoliceLA) June 26, 2023
One cop had left hand on steering wheel, and used his right hand to SHOOT OUT OF THE WINDOW hitting Jermaine in the back.
A drive-by on an unarmed Air Force vet. pic.twitter.com/sLf0CqoTL4
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If you didn’t know.. a 17 year old was shot & killed by police in France. They lied & said the boy rammed them with his car but video from a witnessed proved that was a lie & it’s been up in France ever since.. https://t.co/G44VMZfIUC
— Tori Nicks 2.0 🛰 (@MajestyRia) June 30, 2023
A blistering Justice Department report finds “systemic problems” at the Minneapolis Police Department led to George Floyd’s murder
A blistering Justice Department report finds “systemic problems” at the Minneapolis Police Department led to George Floyd’s murderhttps://t.co/s8VvJroEjG
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) June 16, 2023
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After a multi-year investigation following George Floyd’s murder, the DOJ revealed in an 89-page report that the Minneapolis Police Dept. disproportionately targets Black & Indigenous individuals, frequently employing officers who engage in conduct that violates people’s rights. pic.twitter.com/33YMSAUQFs
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) June 16, 2023
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According to the DOJ report, Native Americans make up a relatively small percent of Minneapolis’ total population—about 1%.
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) June 19, 2023
However, citywide, the cops are 8 times more likely to stop Native people than white people, according to recent data.https://t.co/ImnrwK73og
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BREAKING: Minneapolis Police Department and city engaged in a “pattern or practice” of excessive force and racial discrimination, Justice Department investigation launched in the wake of the murder of George Floyd finds. https://t.co/wmOwJAuDhw
— NBC News (@NBCNews) June 16, 2023
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Let me give you some backstory to put these type of articles in context. I was interviewed by this journalist for this article, we spoke for about 30 mins, nothing of what I said made it into the article because I refused to accept his framing questions… https://t.co/GPhNCvvIgf
— D.A. Bullock (@BullyCreative) June 17, 2023
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The Justice Department issued a scathing assessment of Minneapolis police, alleging that racial discrimination and excessive force went unchecked before George Floyd’s killing because of inadequate oversight.
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 17, 2023
Here are six takeaways from the report. https://t.co/zIbhVnnHc5
No lights or sirens, just some asshole on a power trip trying to cause someone to crash.
No lights or sirens, just some asshole on a power trip trying to cause someone to crash. pic.twitter.com/B9ah9aXma9
— 🥀_Imposter_🥀 (@Imposter_Edits) May 26, 2023
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We owe Darnella Frazier a debt of gratitude.
— Ryan P. Haygood (@RyanPHaygood) May 25, 2023
3 years ago today, Darnella, just 17, recorded George Floyd’s murder by police.
Her recording inspired the largest protests in American history.
As we honor Mr. Floyd’s life, may we all have Darnella’s courage to record injustice. https://t.co/Lurwq3Lu0b pic.twitter.com/Xf7NF6TpOg
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UPDATE: Security Guard Kills Alleged Shoplifter After Fight Is Over https://t.co/pDaMYlX30L via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) May 17, 2023
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15-year-old shot and killed by former officer after being caught with ma… https://t.co/lSKY1KP6vi via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) May 30, 2023
Protesters rally in Indianola after 11-year-old shot in chest by officer
Protesters rally in Indianola after 11-year-old shot in chest by officer https://t.co/r8peDNOwhV
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) May 27, 2023
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Cop SHOOTS 11-Year-Old Who Called 911 To Save His Mom https://t.co/G4W8exv3Gm via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) May 27, 2023
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A mom is demanding answers after her 11-year-old son was shot by a police officer in their home. @SteveOsunsami reports. pic.twitter.com/krzkeuqVec
— Good Morning America (@GMA) May 26, 2023
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– An 11-yr-old Mississippi boy called police after domestic disturbance
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 25, 2023
– Cops arrive & shoot boy in the chest
– Man who caused the disturbance released because mother did not file a police report, she said
– Officer currently on paid administrative leavehttps://t.co/hRD0R3vXYf
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The police response is being questioned after 11-year-old Aderrien Murry was shot by police in Mississippi on Saturday. His mother, Nakala Murry, and attorney Carlos Moore, join @ABCGMA3 to discuss the incident. pic.twitter.com/Vgo2XDRlh1
— GMA3: What You Need To Know (@ABCGMA3) May 25, 2023
I continue to mourn the wretched murder of Jordan Neely—and feel the weight of history. Jordan’s murder, and his killer’s defense, are reminiscent of the murders of Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery. So reminiscent of America’s wretched history of racist vigilante violence.
I continue to mourn the wretched murder of Jordan Neely—and feel the weight of history. Jordan’s murder, and his killer’s defense, are reminiscent of the murders of Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery. So reminiscent of America’s wretched history of racist vigilante violence. 1/ pic.twitter.com/e3yWFEhTd7
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 12, 2023
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Ida B. Wells said 114 years ago, that “year after year, the butchery of men, women and children continues in spite of plea and protest.”
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) May 12, 2023
Year after year, racist vigilante violence continues to butcher Black people in the name of self-defense. The lynching era never ended. 6/6 pic.twitter.com/9ERaiT0MZ8
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Jordan Neely’s family has released a statement: “Daniel Penny’s press release is not an apology nor an expression of regret.” pic.twitter.com/dQJTxKFfWW
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 8, 2023
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Housed people have the privilege of having their worst moments in private; unhoused people don’t. This gives some people the profoundly mistaken impression that the person they see acting belligerent on the street is and will be that person every single moment of their life.
— Lydia Kiesling (@lydiakiesling) May 6, 2023
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For the @nytimes, I wrote about the ruin of public life, who gets to stand their ground and what supposedly good citizens will or will not do: https://t.co/fKZZ7Do515
— roxane gay (@rgay) May 4, 2023