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social-justice1 year ago

"Four Years After George Floyd: Progress and Setbacks in Racial Justice"

Four years after George Floyd's murder, the racial-justice movement faces significant setbacks, with many reforms being reversed and discussions on systemic racism stifled. Despite the initial surge of activism and hope, there is a growing sense of disillusionment and fatigue among activists. However, some remain hopeful and continue to fight for change, believing that the struggle for racial justice is far from over. The legacy of George Floyd and the movement he inspired continues to influence and challenge the nation.

via The Washington Post|
#activism#george-floyd#institutional-racism
culturehistory1 year ago

"Community Dispute Erupts as Penn Museum Reburies 19 Black Philadelphians' Bones"

The University of Pennsylvania reburied the remains of 19 Black Philadelphians from its collection of human remains, sparking a dispute with community members who felt excluded from the decision-making process. The university's move to lay the remains to rest in a local historic Black cemetery was part of an effort to rectify past wrongs, but critics argue that the decision was made without their input. The collection, originally part of the Morton Cranial Collection, was used for racist scientific research to promote white supremacy. The university has faced criticism for its handling of the repatriation process and is also tasked with repatriating over 300 Native American remains from the collection.

via NBC News|
#black-philadelphians#culturehistory#institutional-racism
world-news2 years ago

Dutch King Willem-Alexander apologizes for colonial slave trade

King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands apologized for his country's role in the colonial slave trade, acknowledging the brutal history of Dutch imperialism. He expressed remorse for the House of Orange-Nassau's inaction and the crimes against humanity committed during the era. The apology comes as part of a national reckoning, with the Netherlands taking steps to confront historical injustices and address institutional racism. The monarchy has commissioned a study on its role in colonial history, and the government has issued a grant to increase cultural awareness about slavery. The debate over apologies for imperialism and slavery continues in other European countries as well.

via The Washington Post|
#apology#colonial-slave-trade#dutch-monarchy
social-issues2 years ago

France's Ongoing Riots Expose Deep Social Tensions

Protests have erupted in France following the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old boy of Arab descent by a police officer in a Paris suburb. This incident is the latest in a long history of police violence against minorities in France, dating back to at least the 1960s. The case has reignited calls for accountability and stricter regulations on the use of force by officers. Previous instances of police brutality, such as the beating of a Black music producer and the death of Adama Traoré, have also sparked widespread protests and demands for the government to address institutional racial discrimination. The crackdown on the Yellow Vests Movement and the 1961 Paris massacre further highlight the legacy of police violence against immigrant communities in France.

via The Washington Post|
#france#institutional-racism#minority-rights
sports2 years ago

Patriots' Jack Jones Faces Weapon Charges and Possible Termination.

New England Patriots cornerback Jack Jones has pleaded not guilty to multiple weapons charges after being arrested at Logan Airport last week. His attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio, claims that Jones was almost fired by the Patriots due to his portrayal on social media as a "thug" and "wannabe gangster," which she believes is a result of institutional racism. Scapicchio also stated that Jones had no intention of bringing guns into the airport and had no knowledge of what was in his carry-on bag. Despite remaining on the Patriots roster for now, Jones' legal situation could result in him being cut from the team.

via Pats Pulpit|
#institutional-racism#jack-jones#new-england-patriots
health2 years ago

The Urgent Need to Address Black Maternal Health Disparities.

The death of Olympic athlete Tori Bowie from childbirth complications has highlighted the healthcare disparity for Black American mothers, who have the highest maternal mortality rate in the US, almost three times the rate for White women. Experts and advocates have pointed to implicit bias and institutional racism as driving forces behind the rising number of Black women dying before and after childbirth. Doulas are being used to combat this trend, but they are only one of many solutions that need to be enacted to address the systemic reform required to tackle this maternal health crisis.

via CBS News|
#black-women#doulas#health
politics2 years ago

California's Reparations Task Force to Recommend "Down Payments" and $1.2M Payouts for Black Residents.

The California Reparations Task Force has released estimates on the amount of reparations payments that Black Californians could receive, with eligible residents potentially receiving up to $1.2 million. The payments would compensate for the injustices of over-policing of Black communities, discrimination in housing, and inequity in the healthcare system. The task force may also recommend that the State of California formally apologize for slavery and state laws that actively discriminated against Black residents. The proposals will be voted on by the task force on Saturday and would likely face opposition from Republican lawmakers and some moderate Democrats.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#black-americans#california#institutional-racism
politics2 years ago

30 years later, little progress made in confronting racism in British policing after Stephen Lawrence's murder.

A new government report has found that the London Metropolitan Police Service is still institutionally racist, 30 years after the racially motivated murder of Black teenager Stephen Lawrence. Despite decades of promises, reviews, and reforms, little has changed. The report has been criticized for failing to result in lasting and substantive reform of the Met Police. Black people in the UK are seven times more likely to die from police restraint than White people, according to statistics compiled by Inquest.

via CNN|
#institutional-racism#police-reform#politics
law-enforcement2 years ago

London's Police Department Faces Criticism for Racism, Sexism, and Homophobia.

The Casey report into the Metropolitan police force has found it to be institutionally racist, sexist, and homophobic. The report details how women and girls have been let down, the “toxic” culture of specialist firearms unit, and how violence against women has been de-prioritized. The report's findings have implications not just for policing in London but for the country as a whole.

via The Guardian|
#casey-report#homophobia#institutional-racism
politics2 years ago

Stephen Lawrence's mother brands London's Met Police as rotten to the core.

The Casey Review has found evidence of continuing systemic racism in the UK's biggest police force, the Metropolitan Police, against both staff and the public. The report comes 24 years after the Macpherson Report, which exposed institutional racism in the Met after the racially-motivated killing of Stephen Lawrence. The Casey Review found black Londoners remained "over-policed and under-protected", and said those from an ethnic minority background were more likely to be stopped and searched, handcuffed, batoned and Tasered, creating a situation where trust and consent have been eroded. The report also found widespread evidence of homophobia and misogyny within the Met.

via BBC|
#casey-review#institutional-racism#mark-rowley
law-enforcement2 years ago

"London Police Force Faces Criticism for Racism and Complacency"

A report commissioned after a young woman was raped and killed by a serving officer has found that London's police force is riven with institutional racism, misogyny, and homophobia, and doesn't do enough to weed out bad officers. The Metropolitan Police Service must "change itself" or face being broken up after failing to address these longstanding problems for more than two decades, investigators said in the report published Tuesday.

via The Associated Press|
#homophobia#institutional-racism#law-enforcement
crime-and-justice2 years ago

Met Police Review Exposes Institutional Racism, Misogyny, and Domestic Abuse Failures.

A year-long review of the Metropolitan Police by Baroness Casey has found that women and children have been failed by the force, with racism, misogyny, and homophobia at the heart of the institution. The report condemns the force as institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic, with a "boys' club" culture rife. The report calls for a dedicated women's protection service to be set up, and a broad new strategy for protecting children. The report also recommends a fundamental reset of stop and search in London, including the introduction of an independent monitor to assess its use.

via BBC|
#baroness-casey#crime-and-justice#homophobia