Minneapolis community leaders and civil rights advocates gathered at the Hennepin County Government Center to condemn a joke about George Floyd made during Netflix’s Roast of Kevin Hart and demand accountability from the comedian, Hart and Netflix.
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National boycott brings Target ‘to its knees’
Days before the holiday shopping rush, civil rights leaders gathered in Minneapolis urging Minnesotans to continue the Target boycott. They argue the retailer rolled back its DEI commitments, harmed Black and immigrant communities, and is now relying on steep price cuts to recover from months of declining sales. Organizers say the boycott will continue until Target recommits to its racial equity promises made after George Floyd’s murder.
Posted inGeorge Floyd
We’re still here, still fighting, still demanding more
Nekima Levy Armstrong reflects on the unfulfilled promises since George Floyd’s death and urges continued community organizing and accountability in the fight for justice.
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Under fire for profiling Black customer, U.S. Bank issues public apology
U.S. Bank issues a public apology for racially profiling a Black customer.
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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Black leaders, activists debate police reform ballot question
The Racial Justice Network recently hosted an engaging virtual discussion on the Question #2 ballot measure.
Posted inEducation, Featured
WE WIN Institute to launch ‘When Black Students Graduate’ summer program
Stepping into the education gap this summer is the WE WIN “When Black Students Graduate” program, a Black culturally sustaining effort designed to help at least 70 students receive their diplomas.
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Minnesota organizers demand more than police reform
‘We won’t accept their crumbs.’
Posted inCOVID-19, Featured, Local & State, News
Northside mask giveaway: stepping up for those most at risk
The Racial Justice Network has been organizing mask drives to aid those most at risk in North Minneapolis.
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Bus shelter crash injures six, yet no charges filed
Members of the Racial Justice Network and Black Lives Matters Twin Cities press for more accountability after a man drove his vehicle into a Northside bus shelter.
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Mining the resources to heal Black trauma
Dressed in a casual blue and off-white plaid shirt, the sure-footed trauma specialist and author weaved around the room at the event hosted by the newly formed grassroots organization created to build bridges across racial, social and economic lines to address racial justice issues.