image: Collin Lloyd/Unsplash On April 4, a white police officer fatally shoots a Black man after a struggle that ensued during a traffic stop...
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No-knock warrants: Why advocates are pushing for change?
There is no evidence that no-knock warrants protect officers in any situation, and there is significant evidence that no-knock warrants create far...
Islamophobia: is a global awakening on racism already overdue?
The murder of George Floyd in May 2020 left an indelible impact on the community of Black Americans, not to mention his family, who will...
No-knock warrants has racist roots, academic says
The Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot Amir Locke will not be charged. But the fact remains that the police got the wrong guy on Feb. 2...
The aftermath of George Floyd’s murder: Grief, anger and sorrow on display
The death of George Floyd on May 20, 2020, has not been forgotten in Minneapolis. The place of his death has become a memorial where people bring...
A journey to Grand Marais, a genuine cultural exchange
During the tour of Grand Marais, host families each hosted two 2022 WPI fellows, as part of an enriching, mutual cultural exchange. And, when one...