We have nothing to lose but our chains: a tribute to Mel Reeves
‘One of the best ways that we can honor Mel’s legacy is to press forward in the pursuit of justice.’
We have nothing to lose but our chains: a tribute to Mel Reeves Read MoreAuthor: Nekima Levy Armstrong, Esq
Star Tribune must transform ‘inequitable reporting practices’
‘The Star Tribune finally acknowledged its lack of journalistic integrity in sharing a false police narrative claiming that Winston Smith was a murder suspect but that’s not enough.’
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George Floyd a year later: some progress but not enough
What made the killing of Floyd by police so different was the response by people in Minnesota, around the nation, and around the world who took to the streets by the millions to demand justice and accountability.
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What we learned from Day 1 of the Derek Chauvin trial
‘This was not a split-second decision on Chauvin’s part. He did not fear for his safety. This was torture…’
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Dr. King’s legacy requires us to continue the fight for justice
Honoring Dr. King’s legacy in the 21st Century means rigorously interrogating the U.S. criminal justice system and refusing to accept the high rate of incarceration among African Americans.
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Open Letter: Mayor Jacob Frey and Chief Medaria Arradondo must overhaul 4th precinct
Just three years ago, the Fourth Precinct was the site of an 18-day occupation by activists and community members following the shooting death of Jamar Clark.
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The Black community is under siege
I am struck by the fact that five of the six people I am referencing seemingly died too soon. It begs the question of whether the environment that we are living in is killing us?
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