More than a hundred people gathered in George Floyd Square Sunday to show solidarity ahead of closing arguments in Derek Chauvin’s murder trial
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Atlanta spa shootings increase fear in Asian communities amid increase in violence, hate incidents
Community leaders and experts say a series of violent attacks this year and a rise in hate incidents is fueled by racist rhetoric about the pandemic.
The trial of Derek Chauvin begins this month in the death of George Floyd. Here’s what to know.
The trial of Derek Chauvin, a former police officer charged in George Floyd’s death, starts March 8 in Minneapolis. Here’s what to know.
Mock slave auctions, racist lessons: How US history class often traumatizes, dehumanizes Black students
Each year, particularly in February, racist classroom activities about slavery draw national outrage. Experts say its part of a systemic problem.
Reports: Justice Department ramps up George Floyd investigation into former officer Derek Chauvin
The DOJ called new witnesses and empaneled a new grand jury as part of its investigation into whether Derek Chauvin violated Floyd’s civil rights.
Nearly 100 Confederate statues were removed in 2020, but hundreds remain, new SPLC data shows
Experts say it may be more difficult to remove the more than 700 statues that are left as widespread racial justice protests wane.
‘Stop killing us’: Attacks on Asian Americans highlight rise in hate incidents amid COVID-19
After a series of attacks on Asian Americans, including a 91-year-old man in California, activists say more must be done to curb violence and racism.
100 years after the Tulsa Massacre, entrepreneurs revive spirit of ‘Black Wall Street’
Descendants of the Greenwood District’s business leaders celebrate the resilience that has helped Black families succeed in Oklahoma for generations.
Maskless man denied service at restaurant returns to steal food at gunpoint, employees say
Employees at a California restaurant say a man who was denied service because he refused to wear a mask returned with a gun and stole food.
Canada becomes first nation to declare the Proud Boys a terrorist organization
Public Safety Minister Bill Blair announced Wednesday the Proud Boys were one of 13 groups now designated as terrorist organizations.