New Report Uncovers CBP’s Role in Policing Racial Justice Protests in Summer 2020

New Report Uncovers CBP’s Role in Policing Racial Justice Protests in Summer 2020

Posted by American Immigration Council Staff | Sep 21, 2023 In the summer of 2020, after George Floyd’s murder, racial justice protests took hold in cities throughout the country. The massive mobilization reflected a nationwide groundswell of opposition to abusive and deadly policing. The importance of the movement and the need for change in the country was clear.   […]

Amid Floyd protests, Juneteenth gets new renown

Amid Floyd protests, Juneteenth gets new renown

Juneteenth Parade Philadelphia at Malcom X Park African American Independence Day – Philadelphia, PA / USA – June 22 2019 (Shutterstock) By Jonathan Mattise and Michelle R. Smith, AOL ASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A traditional day of celebration turned into one of protest Friday, as Americans marked Juneteenth, a holiday that long commemorated the emancipation […]