Black Lives Matter co-founder Melina Abdullah’s lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) over a swatting incident has been dismissed by a jury. The jury found that the police acted appropriately in their response to the call, rejecting Abdullah’s claims that they knew it was a hoax and responded to intimidate her. Abdullah plans to appeal the ruling, calling it the result of an “unjust system.”
A police dog brutally attacked an unarmed Black man during a traffic stop in Denison, Texas, last year. The incident, captured on body camera footage, shows the officer, identified as Tyler Buchanan, unleashing the dog on Derrick Dunlap, 54, as his 9-year-old son watched in horror. Dunlap sustained serious injuries in the attack, including bite marks on his back and arms. He has filed a lawsuit against Buchanan, alleging excessive force and civil rights violations. The Denison Police Department has not publicly acknowledged the incident or taken any disciplinary action against Buchanan.
The 1st US Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit alleging that Whole Foods illegally fired Savannah Kinzer, a vocal critic who refused to remove her “Black Lives Matter” facemask and complained about racism at the grocery chain. The court ruled that Kinzer’s firing may have deviated from Whole Foods’ disciplinary process, while dismissing similar claims by two other workers due to lack of evidence of unusual discipline.
A U.S. appeals court has revived a lawsuit against Whole Foods, alleging that it illegally fired an employee, Savannah Kinzer, for refusing to remove her “Black Lives Matter” face mask and protesting racism within the company. The court ruled that Kinzer’s firing may have deviated from the company’s disciplinary process, while dismissing similar claims from two other employees due to lack of evidence. The appeals court reversed a previous dismissal of Kinzer’s case, which will now be heard by a jury.
Public bodies in Wales are facing pressure to remove or conceal any public-facing artworks that perpetuate a Western bias or are deemed offensive. This move comes as part of the Welsh Government’s new guidelines to ‘decolonize’ public spaces and ensure a more inclusive representation of society. The directive affects paintings, plaques, and other forms of artwork, including statues like the one of Thomas Picton, which was removed from Cardiff City Hall in 2021.
Dan Philip, a renowned civil rights activist and co-founder of the Black Coalition of Quebec, was remembered for his unwavering fight against racism. Philip’s dedication to challenging discrimination extended beyond the Black community, as he advocated for the Jewish, Muslim, and other marginalized groups. His legacy includes the Coalition’s success in bringing about positive change.
Singer and songwriter John Legend has labeled former President Donald Trump a ‘tried and true, dyed-in-the-wool racist’ in a recent interview. According to Legend, Trump has a long history of making racist comments and actions, including refusing to rent apartments to Black tenants early in his career. Legend also criticized Trump’s comments on the criminal justice system, arguing that it is two-tiered, with Trump as the beneficiary.
Candace Owens has risen to prominence for her outspoken political views and social activism. An African-American woman, she has gained attention for her opposition to the Black Lives Matter movement, modern-day feminism, and the #MeToo Movement.
