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Tag: police brutality

Memphis officials initially said Tyre Nichols was stopped for reckless driving in the event that led to his death.
Posted inCommentary

Police traffic stops can alienate communities and lead to violent deaths like Tyre Nichols’ — is it time to rethink them?

by Derek Epp and Megan Dias February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

Commentary: Law enforcement traffic stops are prone to racial bias and cause harm to communities and individuals disproportionate to any benefit that they bring.

Posted inGov & Politics

Relatives of Texans killed by police hope Derek Chauvin’s conviction will advance the state’s George Floyd Act

Avatar photo by Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune April 23, 2021April 23, 2021
Families of the victims of police brutality gathered at a rally in support of the George Floyd Act at the Texas State Capitol Building on Thursday, March 25, 2021.
Posted inGov & Politics

Texas’ George Floyd Act debate centers on protecting police from lawsuits

Avatar photo by Jolie McCullough, The Texas Tribune March 26, 2021March 26, 2021
Posted inSocial Issues

BLM activist expresses ‘a little bit of hope’ after meeting with civil rights division leader

Avatar photo by Iris Dimmick January 19, 2021January 19, 2021
Representatives for the Stand Up SA peace initiative set up a booth in Lockwood Park.
Posted inCommentary

Communities belong at the forefront of public safety

Avatar photo by Ryan Lugalia-Hollon September 1, 2020September 1, 2020
SAPD officers enforce a mandatory lockdown of Alamo Plaza in 2020 following the death of George Floyd.
Posted inCommentary

Why police unions are not part of the American labor movement

Avatar photo by Paul F. Clark August 26, 2020August 26, 2020
Posted inCommentary

We Must Break the Cycle of History Repeating Itself

Avatar photo by Taelor Farrow June 19, 2020June 19, 2020
Rev. Kenneth R. Kemp of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church leads the crowd in prayer. Photo by Scott Ball.
Posted inSocial Issues

How Churches Talk About Racism, Police Brutality, and Black Lives Matter

Avatar photo by Jackie Wang June 19, 2020June 18, 2020
Posted inCommentary

For the Unoppressed, Protests and Riots Are Not the American Way

Avatar photo by Leroy Adams June 14, 2020June 14, 2020
Posted inSocial Issues

Making Waves: San Antonio’s New Black Lives Matter Movement

Avatar photo by Lindsey Carnett June 14, 2020June 14, 2020

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