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Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend tells CBS News what happened on the night of her death

Breonna Taylor’s boyfriend tells CBS News what happened on the night of her death

by India Walton | Oct 14, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice, Topics

WASHINGTON-Breonna Taylor was killed by police on March 13, boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, spoke publicly about the fatal encounter, “I am a million percent sure nobody identified themselves.” In an interview with CBS’ Gayle King on Wednesday, Walker discussed what...
American Sign Language workshop promotes inclusion in social justice movement

American Sign Language workshop promotes inclusion in social justice movement

by Alicia Diaz and Madison Muller | Oct 8, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice, Topics

(Madison Muller/MNS) WASHINGTON — Throughout the summer, chants reverberated through the streets of D.C. as protesters demanded justice for Black lives. At the same time, a different type of battle cry was also being demonstrated – for those who knew how to spot it....
After months of marching, DC protesters continue to demand justice for Black lives

After months of marching, DC protesters continue to demand justice for Black lives

by Madison Muller | Oct 6, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — For some, protesting has become a Saturday tradition. Back in June, it was not unusual to see hundreds of protesters hitting the streets to demand justice for Black lives and condemn police brutality. But now crowds have thinned as this summer’s...
Did Tuesday’s debate on ‘race and violence in our cities’ actually address race and violence in our cities?

Did Tuesday’s debate on ‘race and violence in our cities’ actually address race and violence in our cities?

by Madison Muller | Sep 29, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden had starkly different answers on how to combat racial injustice in America during their first debate Tuesday night. Trump refused to condemn white supremacy, while Biden praised “peaceful...
Protesters in DC anticipate grand jury decision of Breonna Taylor

Protesters in DC anticipate grand jury decision of Breonna Taylor

by Madison Muller | Sep 23, 2020 | Featured, Social Justice

WASHINGTON – A summer marked by cries for justice in the police shooting of 26-year old Breonna Taylor may be coming to a head this week. As a nation already riddled with tension awaits the fates of the officers involved in Taylor’s death, protesters in DC took to the...
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