Alesia Thomas is one of many women who, in the last several years, have met a brutal death in the custody of police. The officers involved in Thomas’ arrest are now on trial in Los Angeles. While Thomas’ case is receiving local coverage, it hasn’t garnered much publicity outside of California. Continue reading #AlesiaThomas died at the hands of the #LAPD | #BlackWomensLivesMatter on Blog#42
Daily Archives: May 20, 2015
PBS documentary: American Denial | understanding the roots of subconscious bias | #Racism on Blog#42
“In the wake of recent events that have sparked a national dialogue, American Denial explores the power of unconscious biases around race and class. Using Gunnar Myrdal’s 1944 investigation of Jim Crow racism as a springboard, the film shows how unrecognized, unconscious attitudes continue to dominate racial dynamics in American life.” Continue reading PBS documentary: American Denial | understanding the roots of subconscious bias | #Racism on Blog#42
Undercover cop chases and grabs teen in Manhattan – NY Daily News | #BlackWomensLivesMatter
This is what boys and girls of color of all ages know they risk having to endure. This girl may well have escaped the fate of Kalief Browder, thanks to a group of courageous, caring women in her community. This is not a new phenomenon. Continue reading Undercover cop chases and grabs teen in Manhattan – NY Daily News | #BlackWomensLivesMatter