The Twin Pandemics of Racism and COVID-19 Continue
We’re dealing with twin pandemics in America right now. Just when we start to see the light at the end
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Vice President Harris’ remarks on verdict in trial for death of George Floyd
THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening. First, I want to thank the jury for their service, and I want to thank
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Verdict: Chauvin found guilty of all charges in the death of George Floyd
By Demetrius Benjamin After a long year of civil unrest, protests, and strong emotion, as well as a trial that
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HOUSE VOTES TO PASS JUSTICE IN POLICING ACT; A NEEDED FIRST STEP IN POLICE REFORM
This evening, the House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. In response to the vote, Kristina
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Video: Former APD Officer Keung, charged for George Floyd murder shopping at Club Foods
This video was posted on twitter by “jk3rd_”
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Citing ‘weight of history’, senior UN officials of African descent issue call to ‘go beyond and do more’ to end racism
A group of more than twenty senior leaders in the UN, who report directly to Secretary-General António Guterres, and who
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George Floyd’s killers and the vigilantes who share their beliefs don’t deserve benefit of the doubt
By Marc H. Morial, National Urban League President and CEO “Those who commit the murders write the reports, and hence
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Statement on the June 10th event in Portsmouth
We all mourn the horrific death of George Floyd, by police officers in Minneapolis on May 25, 2020. His death
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Mayor Price and Chief Drew Address Killing of George Floyd
During a press conference yesterday, Mayor McKinley Price and Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew addressed the murder of George
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KAINE COSPONSORS REFORMS TO ADDRESS RACIAL INEQUALITY & INJUSTICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine announced a package of bills he’s supporting in Congress to address racial inequality and injustice, including legislation to reform the criminal justice system, reduce disparities in health
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