Cuomo Appointed A Special Prosecutor For New York Killings Involving Police
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) signed an executive order Wednesday appointing a special prosecutor to handle cases involving civilians who die at the hands of police.
Jews for Racial Justice Moving the Conversation About Police Brutality Into White Communities
Some Jews may engage with Black Lives Matter as white allies while others bring their insights and experiences as Jews of Color.
As We Mourn Charleston’s Victims, Philanthropy Must Act
By Nakisha M. Lewis, Tynesha McHarris, and Allen Kwabena Frimpong. But the systemic changes needed to end the violence won’t happen unless this movement gets the resources to build an infrastructure that harnesses a strong network of organizers and organizations.
#KeepItDown Confederate Flag Takedown
After the hate-fueled killing of nine black churchgoers and a week of debate about the Confederate flag’s presence at the South Carolina statehouse grounds, this 30-year-old woman took matters into her own hands. She woke up before dawn, strapped on climbing equipment and scaled a 30-foot flagpole. By the time the flag was in her hands, she knew she would be arrested.
Black Churches Are Burning Again in America
This week, there were fires in at least six predominantly African American churches. Arson at religious institutions has decreased significantly over the past two decades, but the symbolism remains haunting.
Gathering Strength: How the Movement for Black Lives is Growing
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Building Momentum From The Ground Up: A Toolkit For Promoting Justice In Policing
Communities across the country that have lived for too long under the weight of discriminatory policing and mass incarceration are calling for a transformation of our policing and criminal justice systems. To support the efforts of community organizations and elected officials, the Center for Popular Democracy (CPD) and PolicyLink have created Building Momentum from the Ground Up: A Toolkit for Promoting Justice in Policing.
Relatives of fallen press Cuomo for special prosecutor
Relatives of New Yorkers who died at the hands of law enforcement returned to Albany to push the Legislature to reject anything short of the appointment of a special prosecutor to review such cases — a stance that makes Gov. Andrew Cuomo their ally and an unlikely opponent.
Minneapolis repeals lurking, spitting laws that criminalize people of color
Minnesota Neighborhoods Organizing for Change (MN NOC) June 5, 2015 [...]