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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday that he hopes former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick will help “guide” the league on issues pertaining to social justice. Source: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wants Colin Kaepernick […]
New Zealand had set a great example that animal lovers have known forever. They have acknowledged that our furry friends are ‘sentient’; Source: New Zealand Recognizes All Animals As Sentient Beings
Beyoncé has become the latest celebrity to use her platform to advocate for justice in the death of Breonna Taylor. The 26-year-old emergency medical technician was asleep when Louisville police kicked in her door on a no-knock search warrant and shot […]
Democrats used to have a clearer agenda for cracking down on an out-of-control military. It’s time to bring that back. Source: Democrats Can Defund the Military As Well As the Police
National support for Black Lives Matter has soared — while President Donald Trump’s approval rating has plunged ten points in a single month. The movement for racial justice is more popular than Trump’s presidency. Source: […]
Examples abound of reforms that are seen as “radical” in the United States. Source: What the World Could Teach America About Policing | Portside
We’ve known for years what we needed to do to address poverty and systemic racism in America. It’s long past time to just do it. Source: It’s Time For a Black New Deal – Yes! […]
You don’t have to punch Nazis to fight fascism. Source: How to Be an Antifascist From Your Couch | The Nation
Politicians, civil rights legends and pro athletes joined family members at a Minneapolis memorial to mourn George Floyd. Source: Rousing memorial for George Floyd looks ahead to what’s next – StarTribune.com
I reached out to a diverse cross-section of POC—smart, thoughtful, incisive public figures who often speak and write on race. This is the resulting roundup of their suggestions. Consider it a sort of open letter […]