Category: Racial Justice
New York City Councilman Sits During Pledge Of Allegiance — CBS New York
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — A New York City councilman refused to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance Wednesday to protest racial injustice in the United States. Council member Jumaane Williams, D-Brooklyn, sat during the pledge...
Read MoreThe Dangerous Double Standard for People of Color Playing Pokémon Go | Mic.com
‘Pokémon Go’ is all the rage — but there’s a dark side. If you’re like us, you probably spent the weekend running around catching Pokémon via your smartphone. The app may be more popular than WhatsApp, Snapchat and Instagram,...
Read MoreRally For Justice Marchers Arrive SI Ferry Terminal, "Hands Up! Don't Shoot!"
“Hands up! Don’t Shoot!”
Read MoreCorrupt politicians or targeted leaders? Queens Chronicle
The recent spate of arrests and criminal investigations involving public officials has ensnared a high percentage of minorities in the state Legislature, leading some in the community to ask if black and Hispanic lawmakers are...
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