Lincoln University became the first historically Black college and university to create its own police academy that focuses on community-based policing. Lincoln University Police Chief […]
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Cobb Experienced ‘Whiplash’ This Week From Hearing The Chauvin Verdict To Attending Wright’s Funeral
Staff writer for The New Yorker Jelani Cobb describes the complicated emotions he experienced as a Black man while in Minnesota this week, after hearing […]
Continue readingRep. Ilham Omar Presents Wright Family With Flag Flown Over U.S. Capitol For Daunte
Rep. Ilham Omar presented Daunte Wright’s parents with a flag that was flown over the U.S. Capitol in honor of their son. Aired on 04/22/2021. […]
Continue readingRev. Sharpton At Daunte Wright Funeral: ‘We Came To Bury The Prince Of Brooklyn Center’ | Katy Tur
Rev. Al Sharpton eulogized 20-year-old Daunte Wright killed by police at a traffic stop. Rev. Sharpton said "We must speak up when there is an […]
Continue readingSenate Overwhelmingly Passes Hate Crime Bill Responding To Anti-Asian Violence In Wake Of Covid-19
The Senate passed legislation targeting anti-Asian hate crimes after an uptick of incidents during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lawmakers approved the measure in a 94-1 vote. […]
Continue readingPolice Killings Of Black Americans Continue Apace In Wake Of Chauvin Verdict | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
Rachel Maddow points out that even though the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial was only yesterday, today there were three press conferences about deadly […]
Continue readingRepublican Bills Attack Protest Rights; Wink At Running Over Protesters | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC
Rachel Maddow looks at new bills from state Republicans across the U.S. that aim to discourage protest by broadening the definition of riot, increasing punishments […]
Continue readingA Chauvin Guilty Verdict Doesn’t Mean The System Is Working | The 11th Hour | MSNBC
MSNBC Contributor Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins Brian Williams to explain that a guilty verdict for Derek Chauvin doesn't mean 'the system' is working because that […]
Continue readingChris Hayes: Why The Chauvin Verdict Is The Exception, Not The Rule | All In | MSNBC
“People start to think that a trial like that represents American justice—It doesn't," says Chris Hayes on the Derek Chauvin trial. Aired on 04/21/2021. » […]
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