Tag: black lives matter
Media’s Russiagate Obsession Smears Black Activists
Specious claims that Russians plan to use disaffected African Americans in a covert war against the U.S. reveals the long history of corporate media blaming…
5 Years Later: No Indictments in Choking Death of Eric Garner
Attorney and activist Kamau Franklin says the decision not to bring civil or criminal charges against NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo for the murder of Eric…
How Israel/Palestine Became a Central Issue in US Politics
Alex Kane discusses how US-Israel relations evolved from a bipartisan to a partisan issue in recent years and how Israel/Palestine serves a symbol for other…
Cop Charged with Making Multiple False Arrests
Baltimore Police Sgt Ethan Newberg is facing 32 counts of false imprisonment and assault for using illegal arrests to intimidate the community, prosecutors allege. Please…
Cop Charged For Shooting Handcuffed Man Seven Times
While waiting handcuffed in a police car after a traffic stop, a man was shot 7 times by a Cpl Michael Owen from Prince Georges…
What Impact Has Coronavirus Had On Policing?
Racial bias in policing has always existed, with tragic results for some. But has the coronavirus had an impact, or has it merely exposed just…
Activists Paint ‘Defund Police’ In Front Of Baltimore City Hall
Black Lives Matter activists are demanding Baltimore cut half its police budget to fund schools and violence prevention programs. Subscribe to our page and support…
Agents Provocateurs Are Still A Real Threat To Our Movements
‘Outside agitators’ aren’t the cause of last week’s protests, but they are one of the forces that threaten to derail movements. Director: Taylor Hebden Video…
Outrage In Minneapolis After Police Killing Caught On Video
The city roils after the death of George Floyd as police confronted protesters and the mayor urged prosecutors to charge the officers involved. Please join…
Police Are Arresting Protesters Over Facebook Posts—And It’s Just The Beginning
The FBI investigated and arrested Michael Avery for posting on Facebook about a Black Lives Matter protest. We talk with a tech industry whistleblower about…
The US Should Stop Lying About Its History
Not only should statues celebrating Columbus be removed, but textbooks should reflect his murderous legacy, argues Maryland Delegate Gabriel Acevero. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Subscribe…
Tearing Down White Supremacist Monuments Isn’t Empty Symbolism
The monuments represent more than just the people they honor. They symbolize the brutal legacy of white supremacy, racism, colonialism, and genocide we live with…
Alex Vitale: Defunding The Police Is The Future
Police and police unions have proven incapable of ensuring public safety, argues Alex Vitale, author of The End of Policing. Director/Video Editor: Cameron Granadino Subscribe…
Lawmaker Says Union Fired Him For Pushing Police Reform
Organized labor must confront police unions’ opposition to meaningful accountability, says Delegate Gabriel Acevero. Director/Video Editor: Taylor Hebden Subscribe to our page and support our…
