Source: Amy Forliti, Stephen Groves and Tammy Webber, ctvnews.ca, April 21, 2021 Floyd family members who had gathered at a Minneapolis conference room could be heard cheering and even laughing. MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minneapolis Officer Derek Chauvin was convicted Tuesday of murder and manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee on… Continue reading Ex-Cop Found Guilty Of Murder and Manslaughter in George Floyd’s Death
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Kaepernick’s Life Story to Become Six-Part Netflix Series
Source: bbc.com, June 30, 2020 The series will look at Kaepernick’s early life as a black child growing up with a white adopted family, and what led him to become an activist. The story of NFL star and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick’s early years is being made into a documentary. The six-part series entitled… Continue reading Kaepernick’s Life Story to Become Six-Part Netflix Series
NFL Teams Being Encouraged to Sign Kaepernick
Source: espn.com, June 16, 2020 On Monday, Goodell praised Kaepernick for raising issues such as racism and injustice. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said he supports and encourages teams to sign quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kaepernick, 32, has not played since the 2016 season, when as a member of the San Francisco 49ers he kneeled during the… Continue reading NFL Teams Being Encouraged to Sign Kaepernick
If Players Take Knee, Trump Will Not Watch NFL and Soccer
Source: bbc.com, June 14, 2020 Trump has opposed kneeling during the anthem and called on NFL players who do to be banned. The NFL said last week its players should be allowed to protest during the anthem, adding that it was “wrong for not listening” to players earlier. US Soccer overturned a ban on players… Continue reading If Players Take Knee, Trump Will Not Watch NFL and Soccer
Trump Will Not Be Removing Names of Confederate Leaders From U.S. Army Bases
Source: Tommy Beer, forbes.com, June 11, 2020 Many have demanded wholesale changes to long-held American traditions and customs. After U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy and Secretary of Defense Mark Esper indicated earlier this week that they were open to holding a bipartisan conversation about potentially removing the names of Confederate generals from American forts, President… Continue reading Trump Will Not Be Removing Names of Confederate Leaders From U.S. Army Bases
Concerns That Police Body Cameras Are a ‘Distraction’
Source: Graham Slaughter, ctvnews.ca, June 10, 2020 Trudeau has said body cameras were just “one measure amongst many” that his government is considering. TORONTO — The federal government’s push to equip some members of the RCMP with body cameras is being “overblown” as a solution to fight racism within police forces, a Canadian criminologist says,… Continue reading Concerns That Police Body Cameras Are a ‘Distraction’
Protesters Topple Statues Around the World Over Racist Concerns
Source: skynews.ca, June 10, 2020 Around the world, protesters have been pulling down statues of slave traders and racist sculptures. A further three monuments have been removed over concerns they are racist after protesters toppled a statue of a slave trader in Bristol. A statue of slave dealer Robert Milligan in the London Docklands was… Continue reading Protesters Topple Statues Around the World Over Racist Concerns
Over 1,000 Attend Third Black Lives Matter Rally in Regina
Source: Stefanie Davis, Cole Davenport, regina.ctvnews.ca, June 09, 2020 Throughout the protest, dozens of speakers took the stage to share their stories and experiences. REGINA — A third rally held this week in Regina supporting Black Lives Matter again brought hundreds of people to the Legislative Building on Sunday as protests continue around the world.… Continue reading Over 1,000 Attend Third Black Lives Matter Rally in Regina
Anti-Black Racism Protests Taking Place Across Canada
Source:cbc.ca, June 07, 2020 Protests are being held across Toronto, Calgary, Fort McMurray, and other Canadian cities. Canadians continued to rally and demonstrate against racism and police brutality on Saturday, a day after thousands attended protests and vigils across the country. The demonstrations follow days of protests across the U.S. over the death of George… Continue reading Anti-Black Racism Protests Taking Place Across Canada
In Honor of George Floyd, Thousands Rally in Saskatoon
Source: CTV News Saskatoon Staff, saskatoon.ctvnews.ca, June 05, 2020 The rally quickly picked up interest on social media. The death of George Floyd sparked outrage around the world after footage of his final moments were shared online. Protests have been held around the world to honour Floyd, and on Thursday a march was held in… Continue reading In Honor of George Floyd, Thousands Rally in Saskatoon