Expert: Cop pressed gun to Patrick Lyoya’s head then fired
A Michigan police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop pressed the gun against the Black man’s head when firing the fatal shot.
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AP-NORC poll: Many Black Americans doubtful on police reform VIEW
In a new poll, Black Americans are pessimistic that any more progress will be made toward achieving equal treatment for Black people in dealings with...
A letter to my great-nieces and great-nephews on the 10th anniversary of the killing of Trayvon Martin | Marcus Harrison Green
In a heartfelt letter to his great-nieces and great-nephews, Marcus Harrison Green reflects on the death and legacy of Trayvon Martin 10 years after he...
‘Blue,’ an opera on police violence named best new opera, opens in Seattle soon WATCH
On Feb. 26, Seattle Opera opens the critically acclaimed "Blue," about a Black family that draws strength from the community after their son is killed...
Seattle’s SOIL Gallery, run by local artists, speaks to the issues of our time
Since 1995, Seattle's SOIL Gallery has been powered by an ever-mutating membership body of local artists who manage and guide all aspects of its work....
4 books to read to learn about the Black American experience
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day having just passed, here are four books to consider reading to get a glimpse into the Black American experience...
Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2022 in the Seattle area
From volunteering to community-led rallies and marches, Seattle-area residents will honor the spirit of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. MLK Jr. Day is Jan....
Portland among US cities adding funds to police departments
Officials in Oregon's largest city have approved of an additional $5.2 million in police spending, including hiring more officers and buying body-worn cameras.
A consultant helped select the jury that acquitted O.J. Simpson. She has been working for the Rittenhouse defense.
Jo-Ellan Dimitrius has been ever-present in the courtroom during the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, although it is not exactly clear what services she was brought on...