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Families of Black Men Killed by Cops Push for Serious Reform
The families of Black men killed by police spoke with White House officials and senators Thursday about the passage of a meaningful reform bill that will address police brutality, with the May 25 anniversary of George Floyd’s death being the goal date. Families left the meetings optimistic that lawmakers are working tirelessly to achieve that…
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No Matter What Happened in the Derek Chauvin Trial, the Former Cop Was Leaving in Handcuffs: Report
If the jury in the trial of Derek Chauvin had found the former Minneapolis cop who kneeled on George Floyd’s neck until he died not guilty or if a mistrial was called, the Department of Justice planned to arrest him and charge him with federal police-brutality violations. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, federal prosecutors…
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3 Suspects in Ahmaud Arbery Case Charged With Hate Crimes
The Department of Justice has charged three men accused of killing Ahmaud Arbery with hate crimes. Travis McMichael, 35; his father, Gregory McMichael, 65; and William “Roddie” Bryan, 51, were indicted Wednesday for targeting and threatening Arbery because of his race. In February 2020, Arbery was running down the street in Brunswick, Ga., when Travis…
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A Black LAPD Officer Called Out LeBron James for Demanding Police Accountability. Here's How James Should Respond to It
Heavy is the head that wears the crown, and there isn’t a bigger crown in professional sports than the one nestled on LeBron James’ head. For the past week, the Akron, Ohio, native has caught all types of hell for demanding that Columbus police officer Nicholas Reardon be held accountable for his decision to dismiss…
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Kansas City NWSL Kicks Off Home Opener by Demanding Justice for Daunte Wright
If you’re a sports organization, your home opener is kind of a big deal. Not only does it kick off your season, but it helps establish expectations for the year moving forward. It sets a tone for your entire franchise and is the culmination of grueling offseason preparation. So if you’re gonna make a statement,…
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DOJ Considers Charging Derek Chauvin in 2017 Incident Where he Allegedly Beat Black 14-Year-Old and Knelt on Him for 17 Minutes
The hits just don’t stop coming for ex-Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin. Now that he’s been convicted of murdering George Floyd, the Department of Justice is considering the possibility of charging him in connection to a 2017 incident where the man who knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes also allegedly knelt on…
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George Floyd Mural in Houston Defaced With Racial Slurs Shortly After Chauvin Verdict
Apparently, it was a hard week for the worst kind of white people. Clearly they thought the trial of Derek Chauvin was going to end differently, because a mural of George Floyd in Houston was defaced with a racial slur. According to NBC News, it was discovered on Thursday that someone spray painted the phrase…
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The Root's Clapback Mailbag: Maybe America Isn't Racist
Michael Harriot is on assignment this week. Before he left, he asked someone to fill in for today’s mailbag but everyone on staff was really busy, so The Root hired me as a one-time freelance writer to fill in. Honestly, I was surprised to get the call. After all of the insults and draggings I’ve…
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Video Of Ex-Army Ranger Training Cops How To Kill Resurfaces
We already know that cops are state-sanctioned killers who get away with murdering people all of the time. They are basically gangs, but with the legal power to prey on whomever they choose, and when they face public scrutiny their police unions provide legal cover to beat the charges. Accountability was handed down this week…
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The Racist Former President Just Called LeBron James a Racist
LeBron James isn’t like other former mega stars who allowed their fame to keep them from talking about difficult issues. He understands the power he holds, and as such, he uses his platform to shed light on issues that plague the Black community. Accordingly, James has been vocal about police brutality and the killings of…