Black Lives Matter – People's World

Witnesses who exposed George Floyd’s murder by police recount what they saw

April 1, 2021 By Wayne Nealis

Had these bystanders not had the courage to videotape the heinous murder of George Floyd, his name may have just been a note on the local news.

Chauvin trial prosecutor to jury: ‘Believe your eyes…it’s murder’

March 30, 2021 By Wayne Nealis

In opening arguments, Minnesota prosecutor Jerry Blackwell said Chauvin betrayed his oath of public service.

Racist policing back in spotlight as Derek Chauvin trial opens

March 29, 2021 By Wayne Nealis

Last week, another Minneapolis officer was videotaped punching a Black suspect who was already restrained.

Police standards and protocols not up for questioning at Chauvin trial

March 22, 2021 By Wayne Nealis

Jury selection nears completion; the scope of inquiry limited to not examine police standards.

One year later: Don’t forget about Breonna Taylor

March 17, 2021 By Chauncey K. Robinson

Her death sparked a movement for change. The fight goes beyond a trending hashtag, though, and speaks to the inequalities and racism that are still very much embedded in our system.