#ReparationsNow
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) July 21, 2023
This is how
Check out ReadyForRevolution’s video! #TikTok https://t.co/flgKTC7dFG
#BLACKLIVESMATTER
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
Jordan Neely was a New Yorker. He was a person. When he began to suffer from mental illness the city’s social safety net failed him, as it had failed countless others. When he exhibited signs of his mental illness in public he was murdered on the F train.
Jordan Neely was a New Yorker.
— Shabazz Stuart (@ShabazzStuart) May 3, 2023
He was a person.
When he began to suffer from mental illness the city’s social safety net failed him, as it had failed countless others.
When he exhibited signs of his mental illness in public he was murdered on the F train. pic.twitter.com/Ugyj1PONkR
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A homeless man was murdered on a NYC subway for doing nothing more than screaming that he’s hungry.
— Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) May 4, 2023
Then the Mayor calls it a “tragedy” related to “mental health issues” rather than a murder for which the murderer must be held accountable.
A tragedy here is that so many…
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A video online appears to show a passenger strangling 30-year-old Jordan Neely to death on the NYC subway
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 3, 2023
Neely, who was yelling on the train because he was hungry, had not physically attacked anyone before the passenger intervened, a witness says https://t.co/Yz7Yg30srT
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The medical examiner’s office announced Jordan Neely died from “compression of neck (chokehold)” and has “determined the manner of death to be homicide” https://t.co/l1si4RsUGR
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 3, 2023
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The white man in the picture below needs to be held responsible for killing an unarmed man who was simply using his right to “free speech” under the constitution. White media and the NYPD are defending this man and purposefully omitting his name. pic.twitter.com/Qt6lemEEyF
— Mike Baggz (@MikeBaggz) May 3, 2023
Ralph Paul Yarl was picking up his two siblings. He went to the wrong house in Kansas City, Missouri. The White man who opened the door did not see a lost 16-year-old boy. He saw a threat. Shot Ralph, twice. Once in the head to kill him. Somehow Ralph survived.
Ralph Paul Yarl was picking up his two siblings. He went to the wrong house in Kansas City, Missouri. The White man who opened the door did not see a lost 16-year-old boy. He saw a threat. Shot Ralph, twice. Once in the head to kill him. Somehow Ralph survived. 1/ pic.twitter.com/TWXTCUUkBO
— Ibram X. Kendi (@DrIbram) April 17, 2023
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This black teen boy went to pick up his sibling but accidentally went to the wrong house, the owner of the home shot the kid in the head, then shot him again once he was down.
— 🥀_Imposter_🥀 (@Imposter_Edits) April 15, 2023
The neighbors won’t speak, they “take care of each other” pic.twitter.com/jEc0CUTdUa
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16-year-old Ralph Yarl was shot twice for ringing the doorbell of a wrong house while trying to pick his sibling up.
— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) April 17, 2023
He and his family deserve justice. pic.twitter.com/WomIG1QpjW
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Name: Ralph Yarl
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) April 17, 2023
Age: 16
Race: Black
Location: Missouri
Year: 2023
Action: Rang wrong doorbell
Result: Shot by white man in home
Name: Renisha McBride
Age: 19
Race: Black
Location: Michigan
Year: 2013
Action: Knocked on a door
Result: Shot and killed by white man in home pic.twitter.com/UBFfvOimLK
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His name is #RalphYarl and I’m sick and tired of this feeling…my heart completely broke when I learned this precious 16-year-old, who accidentally rang the door of the wrong address in an attempt to pick up his siblings, was shot in the head… (1/3) pic.twitter.com/4VaZo7EFVE
— Halle Berry (@halleberry) April 17, 2023
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Ralph Yarl has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home in Kansas City, his father says
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) April 17, 2023
“He continues to improve. He’s responsive and he’s making good progress.”https://t.co/3HvlCfZg8W
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Clay County Prosecuting Attorney Zachary Thompson has filed two criminal charges against 85-year-old Andrew Lester who shot 16-year-old Ralph Yarl after Yarl mistakenly rang Lester’s doorbell in Kansas City, Missouri.
— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) April 17, 2023
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Andrew Lester, an 85-year-old white man, has been charged with armed assault after shooting 16-year-old Ralph Yarl https://t.co/0Rj3XNPZTr
— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) April 17, 2023
Three years ago today, 26-year-old Breonna Taylor was shot six times and killed by police who forced entry into her Louisville, KY apartment. Her death sparked nationwide outrage and calls for an end to police brutality and gun violence against Black people. #BlackLivesMatter
Cops Ridicule Disabled Woman As She Dies Of A Stroke https://t.co/GJsIJXc37R via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) February 28, 2023
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Cops Shoot Black Man 6 Times In The Back https://t.co/PSgTClkVmp via @YouTube
— glenn robinson (he/him) (@glncv) February 25, 2023
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What’s happening in Atlanta should alarm all of us. It’s so important that we stand up and resist right now.
— People’s City Council (@PplsCityCouncil) March 6, 2023
Solidarity to all forest defenders and all those speaking out to #StopCopCity https://t.co/ylFxLvWj7b pic.twitter.com/f59x3L7NQf
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One-third of officers in an Ohio police department hit with civil rights and abuse charges https://t.co/lrHKFIL14u pic.twitter.com/fAWU5vQrN2
— Gina Barton (@writerbarton) March 11, 2023
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The U.S. Justice Department found Louisville police (LMPD) have engaged in a pattern of violating constitutional rights and discrimination against the Black community.https://t.co/Qug9FSK84X
— The Black Wall Street Times (@TheBWSTimes) March 11, 2023
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Breonna Taylor was killed 3 years ago today. She should still be alive.
— Nina Turner (@ninaturner) March 13, 2023
Say her name. pic.twitter.com/zHQiw9SotM
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Three years ago today, 26-year-old Breonna Taylor was shot six times and killed by police who forced entry into her Louisville, KY apartment. Her death sparked nationwide outrage and calls for an end to police brutality and gun violence against Black people. #BlackLivesMatter pic.twitter.com/jPzxsKL06j
— Moms Demand Action (@MomsDemand) March 13, 2023