Articles tagged as: racial justice
June 3, 2020
Could Large Street Protests Lead To More COVID-19 Cases?
Side Effects Public Media's Lauren Bavis spoke with Ogbonnaya Omenka, a professor of public health and health disparities at Butler University, about protesting during a pandemic.
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Friends Mourn Business Owner, Ex-Indiana Football Player Slain During Unrest
To those who knew former Indiana University football player Chris Beaty, it was no surprise that he would participate in a protest over the death of George Floyd.
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Fifth Night Of Protests In Indianapolis Ends Without Confrontation
Black Lives Matter protests continued in Indianapolis for the fifth night Tuesday and ended peacefully without police confrontation, despite many protesters marching well past a 9 p.m. curfew.
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Hundreds Of Protesters Stage Die-In At City-County Building, March To Statehouse
Hundreds of people gathered in downtown Indianapolis Tuesday evening to protest police brutality and racial injustice.
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Hogsett Extends Marion County Curfew Order Into Its Third Night
The latest curfew order is effective beginning at 9 p.m. Tuesday, through 6 a.m. Wednesday. The city says Indianapolis police will continue to engage residents with an education first approach.
Read MoreJune 1, 2020
Peaceful Protests Followed By Police Clashes Take Place Across Indiana Over Weekend
Over the weekend, hundreds of demonstrators across Indiana joined national protests against police violence. Most of the protesters were largely peaceful. Police clashed with crowds in response to thrown objects and vandalism by firing tear gas, pepper spray pellets and flares.
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#BlackBirdersWeek: Black People Belong In The Great Outdoors Too
Black scientists and outdoor enthusiasts are sharing photos of themselves in the great outdoors in honor of #BlackBirdersWeek. Its in response to an incident in New York Citys Central Park, where a white woman walking her dog called the police on an African American bird watcher.
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Protests Continue And Use Of Force Addressed
Groups of protestors demonstrated peacefully in Indianapolis thoughout the day Monday but streets are ordered clear by 8 pm. Officials and police say the move aims to prevent more violence.
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Holcomb Says He's Working On 'To-Do List' To Address Racial Injustice
Gov. Eric Holcomb says he'll continue to work on his to-do list for addressing systemic racism and injustice in Indiana.
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