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protestcivil-rights2 years ago•5 min saved

Calls for Accountability: Demands to Terminate Officers in Summerville Teen's Arrest

Community members in Summerville, South Carolina, are demanding the termination of officers involved in the arrest of a 13-year-old boy selling Palmetto Roses outside Walmart. Protesters rallied, urging Police Chief Doug Wright to fire Officer Dante Ghi, one of the officers involved. Concerns were raised about Ghi's history and the handling of the arrest, with calls for accountability and potential legal action. The community seeks change and support for the boy's family, while the police department has released bodycam footage and requested an independent examination of the incident.

via Live 5 News WCSC|

#bodycam-footage #community-advocacy #officer-dante-ghi

social-issues2 years ago•8 min saved

Federal Fund Targets Racist Highway Routing for Change

Hunter's Field Playground in New Orleans, located beneath the Claiborne Expressway, remains largely unused due to the noise and pollution caused by the elevated road. The construction of the expressway in the 1960s divided the predominantly African-American community and led to the decline of businesses along Claiborne Avenue. While the federal government's Reconnecting Communities initiative aims to address the racist legacy of highways, competing proposals for the Claiborne Expressway have caused disagreement among stakeholders. The Claiborne Avenue Alliance, a community advocacy group, seeks to remove the expressway, while the approved city-state proposal focuses on repairs and improvements. Meanwhile, a new EPA-funded study is examining the health impacts of the expressway, including noise and air pollution, with the hope of supporting efforts to remove the highway and inform policy decisions. Ultimately, residents like Amy Stelly believe that removal is the only solution to address the harm caused by the expressway.

via NPR|

#community-advocacy #environmental-health #infrastructure

social-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Outrage grows as community demands justice for man in viral arrest video, accusing JSO of racial injustice"

Community advocates in Jacksonville, Florida, organized a protest against the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) to demand justice for Le'Keian Woods, a 24-year-old man who was forcefully arrested and beaten by JSO officers. The incident, caught on camera, has sparked accusations of police brutality and racial injustice. Protesters are calling for accountability for the officers involved, the dissolution of the JSO gang unit, and the establishment of a public safety committee to review community impact policies. The incident is under investigation, and body cam footage will be released to provide context. Woods is facing multiple charges, but the judge ruled no probable cause for two of them. Woods' mother expressed her shock and desire for justice, stating that her son suffered a concussion and had to be transported back to the hospital.

via WJXT News4JAX |

#community-advocacy #jacksonville #police-brutality

urban-development3 years ago•4 min saved

Demolition of Historic Chinatown Building in Detroit Sparks Outcry

A two-story building in Detroit's historic Chinatown, built in 1883, was unexpectedly demolished despite efforts by city council members and advocates to save it. The demolition took place less than 24 hours after a unanimous vote by the Detroit City Council had delayed it until September. The building held significant historical and cultural importance for the Chinese American community, with generations of family-owned businesses operating out of it. The demolition has sparked dismay and calls for the preservation of Detroit's Chinatown as a gathering place for the community.

via NBC News|

#chinatown #community-advocacy #demolition