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Man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in death of Black Lives Matter protester in Seattle
A man who hit two protesters, killing one of them, with his car during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Seattle in 2020 has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies.
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Black church awarded $1 million after BLM banner burned by Proud Boys during protest
The destruction took place after weekend rallies in D.C. by thousands of people in support of Trump’s baseless claims that he won a second term.
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Black Lives Matter Mural in Hartford Unveiled Following Hateful Vandalism
Now’s your chance to get a look at the refreshed Black Lives Matter mural in Hartford.
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Man accused of vandalizing BLM mural goes before judge
The man accused of vandalizing the Black Lives Matter mural in Hartford appeared before a judge Thursday. Officials say they believe 36-year-old Scott Franklin drew a swastika and other hate symbols on the mural that stretches down Trinity Street. Police also released surveillance footage that captures Franklin and two other people in Bushnell Park early Sunday morning. Moments later, the...
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Man accused of defacing BLM mural in Hartford goes before judge
The man accused of defacing the BLM mural in Hartford with a swastika and a white supremacy reference earlier this week faced a judge on Thursday.
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Hartford BLM Mural Defaced With a Swastika, Message of White Supremacy: Mayor
A Black Lives Matter mural in Hartford that is being repainted by local artists was defaced on Saturday night, according to Mayor Luke Bronin.
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Black Lives Matter mural in Hartford defaced with a swastika, message of white supremacy: Mayor
A Black Lives Matter mural in Hartford that is being repainted by local artists was defaced on Saturday night, according to Mayor Luke Bronin.
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3 Years After George Floyd's Death, Activists and Police Reflect on CT Community Relations
Three years ago today, George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin as other officers looked on. It is a case that sparked outrage and protests across the globe, and change, as police departments across the country re-examined their policies. When George Floyd was pinned down, activists with BLM860 stepped up, making sure their protests were heard. “We…
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Texas Army Sergeant Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison For Murder of Protester in 2020
A U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of an armed protester during a Black Lives Matter demonstration in Texas was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday morning.
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AP Black History Class to Be Revised, Amid Criticism of Conservative Influence
The College Board says changes will be made to its new AP African American studies course, after critics said the agency bowed to political pressure and removed several topics from the framework, including Black Lives Matter, slavery reparations and queer life.
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Texas Jury Finds US Army Sergeant Guilty of Murder for Shooting Man During Racial Justice Protests
A U.S. Army sergeant was convicted of murder for fatally shooting an armed protester in 2020 during nationwide protests against police violence and racial injustice, a Texas jury ruled Friday.