A coalition of concerned multiracial citizens protested outside Target headquarters in response to the company’s recent abandonment of its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, including its commitment to support Black entrepreneurs.
Nekima Levy Armstrong
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Audit Committee unanimously approves review in Moturi shooting
The Minneapolis Audit Committee has approved a plan for the Office of City Auditor to review city actions in the shooting of Davis Moturi, who was shot by his neighbor John Sawchak.
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Activists demand action, not apologies from police in racist shooting
Nekima Levy Armstrong and other activists are demanding the firing of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara and an independent investigation into the shooting of Davis Moturi, as they believe the police department failed to protect him.
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NAACP lawsuit reveals MPD’s decade-long history of discrimination
‘We’re looking for accountability. We felt like a lawsuit would hold somebody accountable.’
Posted inArts + Culture, Books
Activist’s first book inspires young minds to continue march for justiceÂ
Like Joy, the character in the book, young Black and Brown kids can see themselves, their family, and their community on each beautifully illustrated page.
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Longtime activist’s brain tumor scare creates community conversationÂ
‘I thought that it was important for me to share the journey that I’ve been on.’
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​Minneapolis police release bodycam footage of Amir Locke killing
Minneapolis officials released body-worn camera footage of a Minneapolis police officer fatally shooting Amir Locke.Â
Posted inOpinion
Local civil rights group demands accountability from U.S. Bank after racial discrimination incident
‘It is unfathomable that U.S. Bank would fail to learn the lesson that calling the police on a Black man for a petty offense could lead to criminalization, or worse, a death sentence.’
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The MSR to host ‘Call To Action: Police & Protests’ Virtual Town Hall on June 10
Tune in at 2 pm to join in the conversation.