Justice For George Floyd At The Schomburg Center For Research in Black Culture In Harlem
By Joy L. Bivins and K.C. Matthews, Interim Co-Directors, Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
Organized by Harlem resident Gerdine Behrmann, the community created a George Floyd Tribute Wall along the 135th Street side of the Schomburg Center in 2020.Continue reading
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement On Guilty Verdict Of Derek Chauvin In The Murder Of George Floyd
Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat released the following statement regarding the verdict reached in the trial of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin and the death of George Floyd:Continue reading
Court TV’s Live Coverage Of The Death Of George Floyd Murder Trial Begins
Court TV, the only multi-platform network devoted to live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, in-depth legal reporting, and expert analysis of the nation's most important and compelling trials.Continue reading
Harlem’s Espaillat, Hispanic Lawmakers Back CBC On Police Reform — It’s An Issue For Both Communities
The debate on police discrimination and violence is forcing Hispanic and black Americans to address both the commonalities and tensions between their communities.Continue reading
“Disbanding” NYPD From Harlem To Hollis Gets City Speaker Corey Johnson’s Backing
New York City should "follow the lead" of Minneapolis, which recently disbanded its police force, mayoral candidate and Council Speaker Corey Johnson said Tuesday.Continue reading
Barack Obama Will Address The Nation To Discuss George Floyd’s Death And Police Reforms This Evening
President Barack Obama will address in a virtual town the death of , stressing the importance of “ensuring that this moment becomes one for real change.” Continue reading
Harlem World Magazine United For Black Out Tuesday
Blackout Tuesday is a collective action to protest racism and police brutality. The action, is organized within the creative industry in response to the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. Continue reading
Nurses Speak Out About Institutional Racism
On May 30, 2020, the Board of Directors of the New York State Nurses Association met to discuss the horrific killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Continue reading