Racial Justice
Coverage of Racial Justice in the Nexus archive.
- Live soon: Former Vice President Kamala Harris to speak in Nashville. Here’s what we know
Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak at the National Urban League Conference in Nashville, focusing on civil rights, racial justice, and economic inequality. Families of three Black teenagers demanded answers regarding their sons' deaths during the conference.
- Wisconsin’s capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
Wisconsin’s capital city canceled signature summer events following a police shooting that killed Corey Ruiz, a Black or Latino man, reigniting calls for police reform and racial justice. Protests disrupted a chamber orchestra concert, delayed a public market opening, and led to the cancellation of AtwoodFest and an early closure of a farmers market.
- Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
Wisconsin's capital city has canceled signature events following a police shooting, leading to renewed calls for police reforms. The incident has prompted the city to address racial justice issues as highlighted by the Black community.
- Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
Madison, Wisconsin, canceled several major summertime events following a police shooting of Corey Ruiz, a Black or Latino man, which reignited calls for police reform and racial justice. Protests disrupted a chamber orchestra concert, delayed a public market opening, and led to the cancellation of AtwoodFest and an early closure of a farmers market.
- Wisconsin's capital city cancels signature events, grapples with fallout from police shooting
Madison, Wisconsin, canceled several major summertime events following a police shooting of Corey Ruiz, a Black or Latino man, which reignited discussions on racial justice and police reforms. The incident, the third police shooting in the same neighborhood since 2012, led to protests disrupting concerts, festivals, and markets as the community demanded accountability.
- Sloop Clearwater yanked from Sail4th parade over ‘political’ banners, disputes claims of violating agreement
The sloop Clearwater was removed from the Sail4th Parade by the U.S. Coast Guard due to banners displaying political messages like 'Save the Clean Water Act' and 'Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice, Climate Solutions.' Sail4th claimed the banners violated an agreement prohibiting political content, while Clearwater disputed being notified to remove them.
- Obama center opens after years-long saga as locals warn ‘monstrosity’ could price them out
The Obama Presidential Center opened in Chicago after years of delays and cost overruns, rising from $350 million to $850 million. Local residents criticized the project as a 'monstrosity' that risks displacing them through rising rents and property taxes, despite the center's goals of community development and economic benefits.
- Obama center opens after years-long saga as locals warn ‘monstrosity’ could price them out
The Obama Presidential Center opens in Chicago after a costly and controversial construction process, with initial costs of $350 million rising to $850 million. Local residents criticize the project as a 'monstrosity' that risks displacing them through rising rents and property taxes, despite the center's focus on racial justice and community economic benefits.
- Democrats demand racial equity in everything except family structure
Democrats advocate for racial equity but exclude family structure from their focus. Progressives are criticized for not addressing family structure as a root cause of racial disparities in children's outcomes.
- Moment of silence for Derek Chauvin is slap in the face to racial justice
The Minnesota Republican Party's moment of silence for Derek Chauvin at a nominating convention is criticized as endorsing racial injustice. The article highlights Chauvin's conviction for George Floyd's murder and his history of excessive force, framing the gesture as a rejection of justice and accountability.
- Former councilmember Helen Gym emerges to encourage fellow progressives
Helen Gym, a former City Council member and mayoral candidate, addressed progressive activists at the Netroots Nation conference in Philadelphia, celebrating recent movement successes and advocating for priorities like affordable housing and racial justice. She emphasized local community efforts to combat authoritarianism and highlighted state Rep. Chris Rabb's congressional primary victory.
- Hundreds protest Ireland’s ‘George Floyd moment’
Hundreds of people protested in Ireland over what they are calling the country's 'George Floyd moment', referring to a significant incident involving police treatment or racial justice. The protests highlight concerns about policing practices and systemic issues in Ireland.