Racism in the united states

“We should recognize why people are speaking out. Right now in cities across America and here in Boston, our fellow black Americans are making their voices heard. Black neighbors and co-workers are exercising their right to demonstrate and to demand and ask for change. We need to be listening. I can’t be standing here six months from now, and give this same speech, and give the same words.” … [Read more...] about Mayor Walsh Honors George Floyd, Reflects On ‘Traumatic Reality’ Of Racism

Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. And now, George Floyd. These promising young Americans had their whole lives ahead of them until two white male vigilantes, a rage-filled law enforcement officer, and a no-knock warrant cost them everything. These Americans, who were just like me, were killed simply because they happen to be black in the United States of America. … [Read more...] about Richard Fowler: George Floyd is latest in a long line of victims of deadly epidemic of racism

Many Republicans were silent about the president’s remarks. Several contacted by The Associated Press either did not respond to questions about whether Trump was appropriately meeting this moment of cascading national crises or would not speak about the matter on the record. Trump’s campaign issued a statement accusing Democrats and the media of twisting Trump’s words and trying to “make money”— an assertion the campaign did not explain. … [Read more...] about Analysis: Trump fuels new tensions in moment of crisis

“Many Canadians of diverse backgrounds are watching like all Canadians are, the news out of the United States, with shock and with horror. Anti-black racism, racism is real. It’s in the United States, but it’s also in Canada,” Trudeau said in a press conference. … [Read more...] about Justin Trudeau on George Floyd’s Death: Racism Is ‘Real’ in America

People march from the George Floyd vigil at Peninsula Park towards the Justice Center downtown in Portland, Friday, March 29, 2020. After hours of largely peaceful demonstrations, violence escalated late Friday in downtown Portland, as hundreds of people gathered to protest the Minneapolis police killing of a black man George Floyd.(Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP) less … [Read more...] about Fiery protests in Portland following George Floyd rallly