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Demonstrators march to City Hall during a protest, Saturday, June 6, 2020 in Philadelphia over the death of George Floyd, a black man who was in police custody in Minneapolis. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)
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Community

How Black Lives Matter compares to past social movements

Today we'll examine the similarities and differences between the current nationwide protests and the social movements that have preceded them.

Air Date: June 10, 2020 10:00 am

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Protesters at the Pennsylvania Convention Center urge police to ‘take a knee in solidarity' on Monday, June 1, 2020. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Mayor Kenney walks back police budget boost and vows reforms — but not enough, critics say

Saying he was humbled, Kenney called for a barrage of changes aimed at increasing accountability and getting problem officers off the streets.

6 years ago

Corrections officer mocks death of George Floyd
Community
NBC10

N.J. corrections officer mocks George Floyd’s death as protesters pass

A white man seen mocking George Floyd's death as Black Lives Matter protesters passed by is a corrections officer in South Jersey, officials confirmed to NBC10.

6 years ago

Protesters kneel for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in remembrance of George Floyd during a Black Lives Matter rally at Linconia Park in Bensalem, Pa. Floyd was killed in Minneapolis police custody by an officer who kneeled on his neck, sparking protests in cities and towns across the country. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Philly sanitation workers demand PPE and hazard pay; vigil for justice held in Trevose

Over 100 Streets Dept. workers sanitation rallied near City Hall Tuesday morning to protest their treatment during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

Protesters take over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Community

Photo essay: Protests continue in Philadelphia while suburbs join the call for police reform

Weeks of protest in Philadelphia followed the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

6 years ago

Police officers take guard during a protest over the death of George Floyd last month in Minneapolis.
NPR
Community

How federal dollars fund local police

Many federal agencies funnel grants to local law enforcement. But some say that undermines community accountability and focuses more on enforcement than minimizing harm.

6 years ago

Former Chief Scott Thomson, pictured in 2014, led the Camden County police from 2013 until 2019. The reconstituted countywide police department formed after the city dissolved the previous force.
NPR
Community

New police force from scratch: Camden, N.J. proves it’s possible to reform the police

Amid a public safety crisis, the Camden police dissolved and re-formed in 2013 as a new department. Former police Chief Scott Thomson joined All Things Considered to discuss.

6 years ago

Two members of clergy who are not with POWER say a prayer in Fishtown. (Katie Meyer/WHYY)
Community

With lessons from Palestine and Ferguson, Philly clergy act as buffers between protesters, police

In addition to helping deescalate tensions between police and protesters, members of the Philly clergy group say they are there to bear witness.

6 years ago

Maurice Gordon and his mother, Racquel Barrett. (Provided)
Courts & Law

Dashcam captures shooting of Maurice Gordon by N.J. police, but questions remain

The video was released after the family of Maurice Gordon demanded to know how and why he died. The investigation continues.

6 years ago

The Frank Rizzo sign will be removed from the Police Athletic League building. (Google Maps)
Community

Rizzo name removed from Police Athletic League Center In Port Richmond

Police Athletic League board removes Rizzo's name from the youth center, shortly after the statue of the former mayor was taken down from near City Hall.

6 years ago

Isaac Gardner, 11, joined chief defender Keir Bradford-Grey and Philadelphia County Sheriff Rochelle Bilal in protest of the Black lives lost to police brutality. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council to Kenney: ‘We cannot accept’ increased police budget

Fourteen of Philadelphia’s 17 City Council members have sent a letter to Mayor Jim Kenney calling for major changes to the police department.

6 years ago

George Floyd mural in LA
Courts & Law

Bond raised to $1M for officer charged in George Floyd’s death

Derek Chauvin, 44, said almost nothing during an 11-minute hearing in which he appeared before a judge on closed-circuit television from the state's maximum-security prison.

6 years ago

Gov. Phil Murphy at BLM protest
Courts & Law

GOP Assemblyman: N.J. Gov. Murphy broke own order marching in protests

A North Jersey Republican says Gov. Phil Murphy violated his own executive order marching with Black Lives Matter protests; wants State Police to act.

6 years ago

Former Philadelphia Police Staff Inspector Joseph Bologna (center) is seen striking a protester with a baton during a protest.
Courts & Law

Police officer surrenders to face charges in protest arrest

Joseph Bologna surrendered Monday to face aggravated assault and other charges stemming from video that shows him striking a student protester in the head with a metal baton.

6 years ago

Gov. Phil Murphy at BLM protest
Politics & Policy

Murphy attends rally, vigil for first time over the weekend

The rallies in Hillside and Westfield come as the state is still emerging from Murphy’s March stay-home order stemming from the coronavirus outbreak.

6 years ago

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