The murder of George Floyd, a pandemic and social media released a storm.
Tag: Black People
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Justice Dept. Is Investigating Louisiana Police Over Accusations of Abuse
Similar investigations are underway into the Minneapolis Police Department in connection with the killing of George Floyd and the Louisville Police Department’s actions leading up to the shooting of Breonna Taylor.
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Federal Prosecutors Open Criminal Inquiry of Wells Fargo’s Hiring Practices
Authorities are investigating whether the bank violated federal anti-discrimination laws by conducting sham interviews of minority candidates.
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Charging Decision Expected in Michigan Police Killing of Black Man
Patrick Lyoya was fatally shot by a white Grand Rapids officer during a traffic stop, renewing a national debate about police conduct and use of force.
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The Long Shadow of Eugenics in America
As young girls, the Relf sisters were sterilized without consent. What does the government owe them — and the thousands of other living victims?