George Floyd was murdered a year ago today. Across the U.S. and around the world, people gathered in historic numbers to demand a transformation in public safety and protest anti-Black racism. Today we reflect on his life and the ongoing work to dismantle racism in all its forms.
Remembering Elijah McClain, born on this day in 1996. Here he is playing his violin for cats at a pet store during his lunch break as a massage therapist in Aurora, Colorado in 2019.
Remembering Dexter Gordon, born on this day in 1923 in Los Angeles. Here he is performing “Lady Bird” on tenor sax in Belgium in 1964. He's accompanied by George Gruntz on piano, Guy Pedersen on bass, and Daniel Humair on drums.
NEW: The horrific and terrifying story of how police tried to "HOLD THE LINE" on the Capitol steps as they did hand to hand combat w/Trump supporters. It's based on new police radio traffic synchronized w/footage from the scene. w/@robinnyc7 @heytherehaIey https://t.co/gepbkOW6el
Don’t let acts of hate go unnoticed. As our Public Artist in Residence @alonglastname’s work attests, Asians and Pacific Islanders will not be silenced. Proud to share this artwork on the cover of @TIME and raise awareness of anti-Asian violence. #PAIRnyc
WCK's Relief Team is back in California with @UFWF to provide nourishing meals to farmworkers in 3 counties—Kern, Ventura & Tulare. Our first day of distribution included 1,900 meals from 8 restaurants during a vaccination event for these essential workers! #ChefsForAmerica
It’s critical that young people see themselves and their communities in the literature they read. That’s why we curated Stories for All, a project featuring stories about experiences facing diverse communities. Watch the videos here: https://t.co/U3DIfVKBL8