Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan | Black lives matter: Challenging police impunity

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan | Black lives matter: Challenging police impunity

On May 3, 2024, Roger Fortson was on a video call with his girlfriend when a knock came at his door. Fortson, a 23-year-old Black man, was a Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force, stationed in Florida. Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputy Eddie Duran had responded to a domestic disturbance call at the apartment complex. Building staff directed him to Fortson’s unit. After the deputy pounded on the door, Fortson opened it, holding his left hand up, pal…

Black Lives Matter Leader Reflects on Ongoing Struggles

Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights lawyer and Black Lives Matter activist, expressed concerns over the regression of racial justice initiatives under the current political climate. Reflecting on the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder, she emphasized the need for continued activism and political will to combat systemic racism. The post Black Lives Matter Leader Reflects on Ongoing Struggles appeared first on African American News and Issues.