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politics-and-policy1 month ago•19 min saved

Five flashpoints ignite backlash against ICE enforcement

Americans are increasingly uneasy about broad ICE enforcement after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis, with Axios outlining five flashpoints: Good’s Minnesota shooting; DHS/DOJ investigations into ICE’s Minnesota raid; a CBP shooting in Portland; a Minnesota woman dragged from her car during an ICE operation in a viral video; and the Oglala Sioux Tribe’s claim that ICE held tribal members, fueling protests and political backlash as polls show many view ICE as making the country less safe (47%) and a majority say Good’s shooting was not justified (50%).

via Axios|

#black-lives-matter #illegal-immigration #immigration-and-customs-enforcement-ice

history4 months ago•2 min saved

Confederate statues in D.C. are being reinstated after protests

A statue of Confederate general Albert Pike, which was toppled and damaged during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, has been renovated and reinstalled in Washington, D.C., despite ongoing controversy and opposition from local officials.

via NPR|

#albert-pike #black-lives-matter #confederate

world5 months ago•2 min saved

FBI dismisses agents involved in 2020 George Floyd protests

The FBI dismissed over a dozen agents who kneeled during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, citing lack of judgment, amid broader personnel changes and controversy involving FBI leadership under Kash Patel, who is accused of violating legal procedures and undermining morale within the agency.

via CBS News|

#2020-protests #agents-firing #black-lives-matter

world5 months ago•4 min saved

Assata Shakur, Fugitive and Revolutionary, Dies in Cuba at 78

Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist and member of the Black Panther Party who escaped from U.S. prison in 1979 and was granted asylum in Cuba, has died at age 78 in Havana due to health issues. Her death marks the end of a controversial figure whose case symbolized U.S.-Cuba tensions and who remains a symbol for some in the Black Lives Matter movement.

via NPR|

#assata-shakur #black-liberation-army #black-lives-matter

world5 months ago•1 min saved

Fugitive Black Militant Assata Shakur Dies in Cuba

Assata Shakur, a Black militant and fugitive sought by the US since 1979, died in Cuba where she was granted asylum after escaping prison in 1979. She was involved in a 1973 gunfight that resulted in a police officer’s death, was convicted of multiple crimes, and later became a symbol for revolutionary movements, including Black Lives Matter. Her supporters view her as unjustly persecuted, while her critics see her as a terrorist.

via Politico|

#assata-shakur #black-liberation-army #black-lives-matter

entertainment5 months ago•4 min saved

Ayo Edebiri's Viral Response to Interview Snub on BLM and MeToo

During a Venice Film Festival interview, Ayo Edebiri was excluded from a question about social movements but responded thoughtfully when given the floor, earning praise for her poise amid controversy over the interviewer's handling of the question and subsequent online backlash against her.

via Business Insider|

#ayo-edebiri #black-lives-matter #entertainment

entertainment5 months ago•4 min saved

Ayo Edebiri Praised for Graceful Response to BLM Question Snub

Ayo Edebiri responded to a question about the ongoing relevance of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements during a viral interview, emphasizing that the work is still active despite less mainstream coverage, and her comments sparked support and defense from the interviewer, Federica Polidoro.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#ayo-edebiri #black-lives-matter #entertainment

film5 months ago•2 min saved

Ayo Edebiri Responds Gracefully to Exclusion in BLM and Me Too Discussions

Ayo Edebiri was praised for her handling of an interview at the Venice Film Festival where she emphasized that the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements are still active, despite questions suggesting they are over, highlighting ongoing activism and societal change.

via Variety|

#after-the-hunt #ayo-edebiri #black-lives-matter

entertainment6 months ago•1 min saved

Beyoncé's Commitment to America

Wesley Morris discusses Beyoncé's politically charged Cowboy Carter Tour, highlighting its universal appeal and the subtle yet powerful political messages, with insights from critic Salamishah Tillet.

via The New York Times|

#beyonce #black-lives-matter #cannonball-with-wesley-morris

politics6 months ago•3 min saved

Confederate statues toppled in protests to be reinstalled in Washington

The Trump administration's National Park Service plans to restore and reinstall a Confederate general statue of Albert Pike in Washington DC, despite ongoing controversy and protests calling for its removal, reflecting broader debates over Confederate monuments and historical memory.

via The Guardian|

#albert-pike #black-lives-matter #confederate-statue

news6 months ago•2 min saved

Confederate Statue Reinstallation in Washington, D.C.

The National Park Service plans to restore and reinstall the statue of Confederate general Albert Pike in Washington D.C., despite ongoing controversy and calls for its permanent removal, following its toppling during Black Lives Matter protests in June 2020.

via NPR|

#albert-pike #black-lives-matter #confederate-statue

justice7 months ago•2 min saved

US DOJ Recommends One-Day Jail for Ex-Cop in Breonna Taylor Case

The US Justice Department is requesting a one-day prison sentence for former Kentucky police officer Brett Hankison, convicted of civil rights violations related to the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor's home, a move criticized by her family as an insult to her memory and a sign of impunity for police misconduct.

via BBC|

#black-lives-matter #breonna-taylor #hankison

local-news7 months ago•6 min saved

Family of Jabari Peoples Demands Transparency and Body Camera Footage in Police Shooting

The family of Jabari Peoples, an 18-year-old shot and killed by Homewood police, is demanding the release of body camera footage and answers about the incident, which they and activists believe was unjustified. Protests and legal actions are ongoing to seek transparency and accountability from authorities.

via AL.com|

#black-lives-matter #homewood-police-shooting #jabari-peoples

politics8 months ago•4 min saved

Trump's Peace Efforts Face Skepticism Amid Global Tensions

J.D. Vance claimed that Black Lives Matter supporters should celebrate Donald Trump for allegedly doing more to save Black lives, despite Trump's past criticisms of the movement. The context involved a peace agreement between Congo and Rwanda, which the U.S. facilitated, and Vance's controversial statements linked to broader political and foreign policy issues. The article also discusses Trump's impact on Africa through aid cuts and Vance's previous conspiracy theories about Black Lives Matter funding.

via Rolling Stone|

#black-lives-matter #congo-peace-deal #foreign-aid-cuts

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Democrats Face Backlash Over Black Lives Matter Alliance

The Democratic Party is facing backlash for its association with Black Lives Matter and progressive criminal justice policies, which are seen as contributing to their recent electoral losses. The acquittal of Daniel Penny, a white Marine veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely, a black man, highlights public discontent with perceived double standards in justice. This discontent is reflected in the replacement of several progressive prosecutors with those favoring tougher crime policies, signaling a shift even within traditionally Democratic constituencies.

via The Telegraph|

#black-lives-matter #criminal-justice #democratic-party