After the largest anti-racist uprising in the US, historic trials provide important lessons
In the year 2021, it was the turn of the US government, particularly its judicial system, to respond to the protests of 2020
People’s movements honor George Floyd’s memory, vow to fight on
George Floyd’s murder was yet another instance of racist police violence in the US. However, his killing and the widely circulated video of his death triggered what was possibly the largest uprising in US history.
One year since George Floyd’s death and the largest people’s uprising in US history
Following the death of George Floyd a year ago, millions joined the movement to resist police violence and systemic racism which has had a profound impact on the US
Protests erupt against decision to reinstate Atlanta police officer who killed Rayshard Brooks
Rolfe was charged with 11 counts over Brooks’ death including felony murder, aggravated assault and violation of oath of office.
Across US, protestors demand justice for police shooting victim Adam Toledo
Protests have broken out in Chicago and other cities and towns across the country, which have been met with violent police repression.
Protests in Chicago after released footage shows police shooting an unarmed child
The body cam and CCTV footage of the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo shows that the officer responsible for the killing shot him while he was unarmed and seemingly set to surrender
Felony charges against activists seeking justice for Elijah McClain withdrawn
The three activists, members of the local chapter of the Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL), were among the six arrested and charged last year for organizing a protest at the Aurora police station near Denver in June and July 2020.
Demonstrations held across US in solidarity with Asian community
Actions were held in over 60 cities and towns across the United States in solidarity with the Asian community in response to the horrific massacre in Atlanta on March 16
US House of Representatives passes police reform bill; critics say it does not go far enough
The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act proposes reforms in policing and seeks to put an end to chokeholds and no-knock warrants but activists said similar laws passed in many cities and States had not made much of a difference
- Google employees lead sit-ins protesting company’s complicity in genocide
- Israeli tourists attack vigil in Cusco in support of Palestine
- During Red April, Brazil’s MST restates the importance of agrarian reform
- German authorities’ crackdown on Palestine Conference sparks widespread outrage
- As elections approach, India’s farmers count government’s broken promises
