The Trump administration has been using intimidation tactics to disrupt voting in Black, Brown, and heavily Democratic communities, and the FBI’s recent search and seizure in Georgia is a sign that these efforts may be continuing in the upcoming elections.
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Dallas Activists Demand Justice for Renee Good, Killed by ICE Agent
Dallas activists held an emergency demonstration to demand justice for Renee Good, a legal observer killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, and an end to ICE collaboration with local law enforcement.
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Target Faces Backlash for Reneging on Commitment to Black-Owned Brands
Target has been the focus of a nationwide boycott led by Black faith groups, Georgia pastor Jamal Bryant and Rev. Al Sharpton, and consumers, due to its failure to stand by Black customers, businesses, and the principles of economic justice the company claimed to care about.
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George Floyd Square Remains a Sacred Site for Healing, Justice, and Joy
George Floyd Square in Minneapolis remains a site of remembrance and healing five years after Floyd’s murder, and the community is continuing to work towards justice and a safer world.
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Imagine George Floyd Speaking Now:Â America, Are You Listening Yet?
Five years after the death of George Floyd, his legacy lives on through his daughter, his family, the Black community, and America, as we continue to call for justice, accountability, and an end to the systemic racism that led to his death.