Category: #Racism
Tennessee police chief tells officers who ‘don’t have an issue’ with George Floyd arrest to turn in badges
A police chief in Tennessee said on Wednesday that officers who “don’t have an issue” with the arrest of George Floyd, an unarmed black man…
'Please, I can't breathe': US police officer filmed with knee on neck of motionless man who later died
Two officers involved in incident have been put on paid administrative leave Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/police-arrest-black-man-neck-video-minneapolis-a9532891.html Indie Brew found this story and shared it with you. The…
‘I can’t breathe’: Man dies after pleading with officer during Minneapolis arrest
“What we saw was horrible, completely and utterly messed up,” Mayor Jacob Frey said of video taken of the incident. “I believe what I saw,…
Trump Posts Bizarre Video Of Black People Dancing At Joe Biden’s ‘Funeral’
Source: Facebook.com/DonaldTrump In his usual petty fashion, Donald Trump is ridiculing his opponents with memes and the most random videos. In one instance, presidential opponent…
Lana Del Rey shares 'final note' on Instagram controversy and accuses critics of trying to start a 'race war'
Singer was accused of targeting women of colour in a post about criticisms of her own music Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/lana-del-rey-instagram-post-race-war-feminist-a9529686.html Indie Brew found this story and…
Republicans Capitalize On Biden’s ‘You Ain’t Black’ Controversy
Republicans were patting themselves on their backs for taking advantage of a comment that Joe Biden apologized for. The Grand Old Party apparently couldn’t have…
What Impact Has Coronavirus Had On Policing?
Racial bias in policing has always existed, with tragic results for some. But has the coronavirus had an impact, or has it merely exposed just…
‘Students Have Fallen Off The Face Of The Planet’
Remote learning has created huge barriers to learning for low income communities of color, where four in ten families lack high speed internet access. The…
Republican claims Hitler not a white supremacist after comparing coronavirus measures to Nazi rule
Representative’s comments deemed ‘disgusting’ by Jewish colleague Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/republican-alaska-coronavirus-hitler-nazi-white-supremacist-ben-carpenter-a9518756.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article Was Written/Published By:…
Cynthia Nixon says white people need to understand how they 'benefit from white supremacy'
‘It’s really important for white people to listen to people of colour’ says actor Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/cynthia-nixon-racism-race-problem-white-privilege-podcast-a9513526.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it…
Man blocks black delivery driver in Oklahoma neighborhood
“My intention was never to go viral,” Travis Miller said. “My intention was to cover myself in case he called my employer and said I…
Black man with N.Y. plates in Vermont told ‘to leave’ state; police investigating
“The victim, who is black, was advised that he was not wanted in Vermont,” police said, adding, “There were significant racial undertones to the interaction.”…
Antisemitic incidents reached record high across US last year, watchdog says
Statistics from 2019 show highest number of recorded anti-Semitic incidents since 1994 Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/antisemitism-us-jewish-attacks-racism-anti-defamation-league-a9510831.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you….
Ahmaud Arbery: Video appears to show jogger on construction site moments before his killing
Attorneys for family of young black man in Georgia say footage ‘confirms that Mr Arbury’s murder was not justified and the actions of the men…
Jay-Z and Alicia Keys sign Roc Nation letter calling for swift action over Ahmaud Arbery killing
Letter says 25-year-old victim was ‘unarmed and innocent and the victim of a hate crime’ Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/ahmaud-arbery-killing-latest-jay-z-alicia-keys-roc-nation-letter-protests-a9507456.html Indie Brew found this story and shared it…
Mayor Defends NYPD Arrests As Data Shows Black People Are Overwhelmingly Targeted
Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN Data was finally released on Thursday, breaking down social distancing arrests by race in New York City, and the numbers are…
Ahmaud Arbery: Two men arrested and charged over fatal shooting of black jogger in Georgia
Gregory McMichael and Travis McMichael pursued Mr Arbery through residential area of Brunswick before killing him Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/ahmaud-arbery-shooting-brunswick-georgia-arrests-latest-murder-mcmichael-a9504926.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
Biden slams Arbery shooting as ‘grave injustice,’ demands investigation
Ahmaud Arbery, 25, was shot dead in February in Brunswick, Georgia, after two white men chased him, believing he was a burglar. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2020-election/biden-slams-arbery-shooting-grave-injustice-demands-investigation-n1202291 Droolin’…
Two months ago, an unarmed black man was shot and killed by civilians for jogging. The video just came out.
On Sunday, February 23, 2019, a 25-year-old black man named Ahmaud Arbery went out jogging in the city of Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia. He was…
Black People And Legal Gun Ownership: Oppression At Its Best
Source: Black Panther Party Toilet paper and hand sanitizer are not the only products that have seen an explosion in sales amid the COVID-19 global…
LA riots 1992: How the Rodney King verdict sparked violence and civil unrest in Los Angeles
King’s beating, recorded and viewed across the world, became a symbol of police brutality against African-Americans Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/la-riots-1992-cause-explained-history-rodney-king-racism-police-a9496876.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and…
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