Today reminds us that progress might be slow. It might take decades. But no matter what things might look like today, it’s always possible. Happy Pride month, everybody.
NEW: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is calling for the immediate removal of 11 statues of Confederate soldiers currently on display in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol building.
Defunding the police is a great first step; don't get played by the media and politicians shifting the narrative towards 'defund vs reform'. You cannot defund nor reform impunity and past street executions by police.
The police are a by-product of a corrupt establishment.
This is a #black fraternity group expressing their disgust with #policebrutality and the gross injustice within the American system. A very powerful group of highly educated and professional black people adding their voices and credence against all forms of discrimination.#BLM
Witnesses say the driver was a middle aged white man. Victim hit by car and shot is black. Again suspect in custody. Victim expected to recover. @komonews#seattleprotest#seattle#seattleprotests
Story unclear at the moment but young man shot on 11th and Pine. Daniel, 26, wanted to tell his story. With the help of other medics I got a tourniquet on his arm. Street medics were on the spot with gauze and pressure. He walked off the scene.
Edward Colston statue pulled down by BLM protesters in Bristol. Colston was a 17th century slave trader who has numerous landmarks named after him in Bristol. #BlackLivesMattters#blmbristol#ukprotests
Let’s identify this guy and share with his employer how he bullies young girls who were being activists in honor of #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd - My heart breaks for these young kids & this self righteous bully! https://t.co/5Z3mozZzMK @Toure@CNN@MarcACaputo@ChrisCuomo@JoyAnnReid