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Activists insist on changes to policing after death in New York

by Associated Press September 5, 2020

They say the actions of seven now-suspended Rochester officers show how police are ill-equipped to deal with people suffering from mental illness.

Local & State, News, Uncategorized

BLM organizers postpone protest, but other activists move forward

by Rob Wolfe September 5, 2020September 5, 2020

Black Lives Matter organizers emphasized the need to keep participants safe, and criticized city officials for what they saw as a lack of support. But protesters may show up anyway.

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Nation & World

Thousands gather at March on Washington commemoration

by Aaron Morrison, Kat Stafford and Ashraf Khalil Associated Press August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

They come together near the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, where the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic ‘I Have a Dream’ address in 1963.

Sports

Sports protests extend to NHL and NFL, while NBA players vote to continue playoffs

by BRIAN MAHONEY and TIM REYNOLDS Associated Press August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

The NHL joins the NBA in postponing playoff games on Thursday, several more baseball games are postponed, and some NFL teams cancel practice.

Sports

Pence aide calls NBA protests over Kenosha ‘absurd and silly’

by AAMER MADHANI and DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press August 27, 2020August 27, 2020

“If they want to protest, I don’t think we care,” Marc Short said after three NBA games were postponed on Wednesday.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Celtics, Raptors players discuss boycott of playoff games as protest in wake of Jacob Blake shooting

by News service report August 26, 2020August 26, 2020

Members of the teams met Tuesday night at their hotel to discuss options in an effort to affect change in the ongoing fight against racism, injustice and brutality.