police violence
Weekend events prepared ‘the people’s case’ against Derek Chauvin
March 9, 2021Heartache and tears, anger, and solidarity reverberated across the room at a press conference organized by Families Supporting Families Against Police Violence.
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Trial of Chauvin, George Floyd’s murderer, pivotal to reforming racist policing
March 4, 2021“This trial is not only important for Minnesota; it is important for the entire country," says Frank Chapman of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression.
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Black Lives Matter vigil mourns Derek Hayden, shot by Seattle police
March 1, 2021On Feb. 16, a Port of Seattle police officer called city police saying a man with a knife had cut himself and appeared to be suicidal. A short time later, Derek Hayden was killed by police...
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George Floyd justice coalition puts officials on notice before Chauvin trial
February 26, 2021Officials are organizing a massive security presence in advance of expected demonstrations when the Derek Chauvin trial opens March 8.
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Naugatuck, Conn. students keep Black Lives Matter fight going
February 16, 2021What do the police killing of George Floyd and Naugatuck, Conn., have in common? Plenty.
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