A history of discrimination has been brought to the surface. But so far, charges of systemic racism have been met mostly with official denial.
Tag: Police Brutality, Misconduct and Shootings
Hong Kong Officer Is Summoned to Face Charges Over Shooting of Protester
The government could still block the case, which was filed by a pro-democracy lawmaker under a seldom-used legal mechanism.
Police Reform: For a U.S. in Crisis, Hard Lessons From Other Countries
Those who want to remake a police model that has set off unrest and despair would do well to look at the experiences of Asia, Africa and Europe.
Top U.K. Tea Brands Urge #Solidaritea With Anti-Racism Protests
After right-wing complaints about businesses’ support for Black Lives Matter, a series of British tea companies doubled down.
‘Get Rid of Them’: A Statue Falls as Britain Confronts Its Racist History
When demonstrators dumped the monument to a slave trader into Bristol Harbor, they galvanized a debate that echoes conversations happening in the American South about statues of Confederate generals.
Looking Across the Border at American Turmoil
Canada’s neighbor is again in upheaval over systemic racism and police brutality. Canada has unresolved racial issues too.
11 of Our Best Weekend Reads
Video: How George Floyd died. At the C.D.C., what went wrong? Tara Reade’s journey. Pete Davidson is out of the basement. Farewell, Christo. And more.
Discussing Race and America’s Protests From Abroad
What can be learned as the outrage over the killing of George Floyd by the police in Minneapolis goes global?
Russia Jumps on George Floyd Killing as Proof of U.S. Hypocrisy
The turmoil in America has served two Kremlin goals: deflecting criticism of its own record and underscoring its message that protests cause chaos.
Global Leaders Urge U.S. to Protect Reporters Amid Floyd Protests
Citing police actions against journalists, Germany, Australia and Turkey call for respect for press freedom.