Tag: racism
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Prosecutors charge cop who killed Daunte Wright
Former Brooklyn Center police Officer Kim Potter is being charged with second-degree manslaughter for fatally shooting Duante Wright, who was black. Potter said she meant to shoot him with her taser, but instead accidentally used her handgun. Violent protesters have been launching flashbangs and gas grenades at police in the Minneapolis suburb. The Associated Press…
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Red Sox-Twins game postponed due to police killing
After Duante Wright was fatally shot by police Sunday in a Minneapolis suburb, the Red Sox and Twins decided to postpone their game on Monday. The death sparked violent protests, which could affect the game. The Associated Press has the story: Duante Wright police shooting prompts Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox to postpone their…
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Will Smith pulls film out of Ga. over voting law
There is a backlash taking place against Georgia’s new voting law, which makes it more difficult to commit voter fraud. Some believe the law is racist and will disproportionately hurt blacks and other minorities. However, the major studios have remained quiet. Actor Will Smith is pulling production of his forthcoming slavery movie “Emancipation” from Georgia…
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Lack of oxygen killed George Floyd, expert testifies
An expert for the prosecution in the trial of police officer Derek Chauvin told jurors that Chauvin’s kneeling on George Floyd’s neck killed him, due to a lack of oxygen. This contradicts the defense that drugs and health problems were responsible. The Associated Press has the story: Prosecution expert Dr. Martin Tobin testifies at trial…
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Hulu to produce documentary on ‘The 1619 Project’
The New York Times, Lionsgate and Oprah Winfrey collaborated last fall to develop the newspaper’s series of articles known as “The 1619 Project” into films, television series and other content. Hulu will be presenting a documentary series. The Associated Press has the story: ‘The 1619 Project’ to be made into a docuseries NEW YORK (AP)…