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Elijah McClain died during a police arrest last year.

Elijah McClain Death To Be Investigated by Colorado Governors Office

Colorado Governor Jared Polis has announced to conduct an independent investigation on the death of Elijah McClain, a black American who died in the hands of police officers. Elijah McClain’s…

By Richelle Ann Agpoon June 25, 2020

Top US court backs protection for gay and transgender workers

The US Supreme Court declared Monday that employers who fire employees for being gay or transgender violate the country’s civil rights laws. In a 6-3 decision said, the federal law…

By Eyinade Iyanuoluwa Joseph June 15, 2020

Top US court backs protection for gay and transgender workers

European cities join global wave of anti-racism protests

Protesters had a marched in several cities across Europe on Sunday following a series of protests triggered by the murder of George Floyd–an African American at the hands of the…

By Eyinade Iyanuoluwa Joseph June 7, 2020

George Floyd Memorial set for Thursday after days of protest, rage

Minneapolis is set to hold a George Floyd Memorial on Thursday amid the coronavirus pandemic and a divisive presidential election campaign. It will be a highly emotional service for the…

By Eyinade Iyanuoluwa Joseph June 4, 2020

Civil unrest flares in U.S. cities over Minneapolis killing

The entire Minnesota National Guard was mobilized for the first time since World War Two after four nights of aggressive protests that had extended to many U.S. cities after the…

By Eyinade Iyanuoluwa Joseph May 30, 2020