President Trump receives negative marks for his handling of the protests, with 61% saying they disapprove and 35% saying they approve.
George Floyd
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Voices of Mainers raising black children must be heard
We should recognize that the mothers and fathers of children of color shoulder a burden that few others understand.
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Posted inNation & World
Some Minneapolis activists have doubts about disbanding police
Supporters who want to defund the police say it’s not about abolishing the entire force but to spend more on what communities across the U.S. need, such as housing and education.
Posted inNation & World
New York City police misconduct often involves minority youths, study shows
Nearly two-thirds of complaints of mistreatment of youths involved young boys of color.
Posted inNation & World
Despite promised reforms, police still shoot and kill nearly 1,000 people a year
Since 2015, U.S. police have shot and killed 5,400 people.
Posted inNation & World
Despite promised reforms, police still shoot and kill nearly 1,000 people a year
Since 2015, U.S. police have shot and killed 5,400 people.
Posted inLocal & State
Protester claims Augusta police directed vehicles into a private lot, had them towed
A widely shared Facebook post accused Augusta police of retaliating against protestors Sunday, but others attending the Black Lives Matter event say police warned them their vehicles were about to be towed.
Posted inSchools and Education, Uncategorized
Petition asks Portland school board to end use of police in high schools
More than 800 parents, teachers and students have signed the request asking Portland schools to terminate an agreement with the Portland Police Department for the use of two school resource officers.
Posted inAmerican Journal
Gorham students stage peaceful Black Lives Matter protest
About 400 march in a two-hour demonstration June 3 in protest of the death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minnesota police officer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
K-pop fans become an unexpected ally to American protesters
In a tweet Thursday to its 26 million fans, South Korean boy band BTS said it opposes racial discrimination and violence and announced a $1 million donation to Black Lives Matter.