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: Social justice donations soared in the months after George Floyd’s murder, but then fell — what happened?

The share of donations to social-justice and racial-equity causes plunged from 51% in June 2020 to just 5% in December, a new report says......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 25th, 2021

The Wall Street Journal: Controversial head of Minneapolis police union accelerates retirement plan

Bob Kroll, who had praised President Trump at a ‘MAGA’ rally for ‘letting the cops do their jobs,’ defended the officers involved in the killing of George Floyd last summer......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 13th, 2021

7 months after George Floyd"s death, corporations are still "diversity washing" instead of making actual changes

"Green washing" was an 80s term that described sanitization of problematic images. We can't let the same thing about to diversity efforts. Protests over the police killing of George Floyd rage on more than three months later. Adam Mil.....»»

Category: smallbizSource: nytJan 9th, 2021

Market Extra: What can investors do in the face of racial injustice? The answer is changing

One year after George Floyd was murdered, America has changed, and so has the asset-management industry. Investors now have more, and more nuanced, ways to put their money to work in ways that support racial justice......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 25th, 2021

Table of Experts: Connecting KC — Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives in the Wake of 2020

throughout society. His murder and the way in which he died, under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, have changed not only how our society talks about social justice and racism, but also how and where those conversations take place. Recently, P.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 21st, 2021

Philadelphia names former Pepper Hamilton attorney chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer

She will lead the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which also houses the Office of LGBT Affairs and the Office for People with Disabilities......»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 19th, 2021

Derek Chauvin, Three Other Ex-Cops Indicted On Civil Rights Charges In Death Of George Floyd

Derek Chauvin, Three Other Ex-Cops Indicted On Civil Rights Charges In Death Of George Floyd The Biden DOJ has indicted former police officer Derek Chauvin and three other former Minneapolis police officers on federal civil rights charg.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 7th, 2021

Editor"s Briefing: What message will Kansas City send after a verdict against Floyd"s murder?

The business and civic communities made many commitments to work for social justice after George Floyd's death. Will they remain committed to the cause after Floyd's killer has been convicted?.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 25th, 2021

A climate justice activist warns of "climate apartheid" if big companies ignore grassroots ideas

Elizabeth Yeampierre said solutions need to be centered on racial justice and equity during an Insider panel on how tech can tackle climate change. Climate activ.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

10 Things in Politics: Biden demands reform after Chauvin verdict

And a look at the lawyer whose client could bring down Matt Gaetz. President Biden speaks after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on all charges in the killing of George Floyd. Doug Mills/Pool/Getty Images Goo.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 21st, 2021

"A small measure of justice": GM, Facebook respond to the Derek Chauvin guilty verdicts

GM and Facebook say the convictions of Derek Chauvin for murdering George Floyd were a step toward j.....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 20th, 2021

The Margin: ‘Accountability … but not justice’: Sanders, Pelosi, Zuckerberg and other leaders react to Chauvin verdict

Mark Zuckerberg, Nancy Pelosi, Al Sharpton react after Chauvin was found guilty of all three charges in the death of George Floyd.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 20th, 2021

AOC reacts to Derek Chauvin verdict, says the fact that George Floyd had to die "to be seen and valued is not justice"

"That a family had to lose a son, brother and father; that a teenage girl had to film and post a murder ... just for George Floyd to be seen and valued is not justice," AOC tweeted. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cort.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 20th, 2021

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi thanks George Floyd for "sacrificing his life" for justice

Social media users called Pelosi's phrasing suggesting that Floyd died willingly at the hands of Minneapolis police "ignorant" and "tone-deaf." House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks as Rep. Joyce.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 20th, 2021

The Margin: ‘Accountability … but not justice’: Sanders, Pelosi, Zuckerberg and more leaders react to Chauvin verdict

Mark Zuckerberg, Nancy Pelosi, Al Sharpton react after Chauvin was found guilty of all three charges in the death of George Floyd.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 20th, 2021

Store owners in Minneapolis are boarding up ahead of the Derek Chauvin murder-trial verdict, fearing potential unrest

Chauvin, a former police officer, is accused of killing George Floyd. Floyd's death sparked months-long protests in which some stores were damaged. Law enforcement stands guard as crews remove artwork .....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 20th, 2021

Big tech CEOs face lawmakers in House hearing on social media’s role in extremism, misinformation

Lawmakers interrogate the chief executive officers of Google, Facebook and Twitter on the role their companies have played in promoting extremism and spreading misinformation......»»

Category: worldSource: nytMar 25th, 2021

Live updates: Big tech CEOs face Congress in House hearing on social media’s role in extremism, misinformation

Live updates as lawmakers interrogate the chief executive officers of Google, Facebook and Twitter on the role their companies have played in promoting extremism and spreading misinformation......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 25th, 2021

Live updates: Big tech CEOs back in Congress, facing questions on how social media promotes extremism and misinformation

Lawmakers are interrogating the chief executive officers of Google, Facebook and Twitter on the role their companies have played in promoting extremism and spreading misinformation......»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 25th, 2021

The House passed a police reform bill named for George Floyd that would ban choke holds and "qualified immunity" for officers

The bill, which is supported by President Biden, heads to the Senate where it needs at least 10 Republican votes to become law. Protest against racia.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 4th, 2021