Stories tagged: "race"

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Elections Black Arizonans Say More Diverse Leadership Has Been a Long Time Coming

Maricopa County not only shifted blue in the 2020 presidential and Senate elections, but it is also edged toward a more diverse leadership.

Jessica Swarner Jessica Swarner November 20, 2020 3:21 pm MST
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Criminal Justice Report: White Criminals in Maricopa County More Likely to Be Offered Leniency

An analysis of over 50,000 criminal cases found that Black and Latino defendants are given longer sentences and higher fines than their white counterparts.

Alicia Barrón Alicia Barrón July 24, 2020 10:54 am MST
Social Justice Photo by Christopher Scragg, Cronkite News.
Social Justice Communities Demand Solutions on Cops and COVID. Leaders Don’t Have Many Answers.

Cities were already grappling with the impact of COVID-19 when protests brought demands to address the fractured police relationship with their communities.

Blake Freas June 12, 2020 3:55 pm MST
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Opinion Latinos Could Save This Country. But First, We Must Conquer Our Racism Against Black Americans.

In spite of being the two most powerful voting minorities in the U.S., African Americans and Latinos have a common enemy. Hint: It is not each other.

Anjanette Delgado May 13, 2020 1:51 pm MST
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Law and Order Georgia Father and Son Charged With Murder in Killing of Ahmaud Arbery

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced in a news release that Gregory McMichael, 64, and his 34-year-old son, Travis McMichael, had both been arrested on charges of murder and aggravated assault.

Associated Press Associated Press May 7, 2020 5:56 pm MST

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Law and Order California Cop Under Investigation After Viral Video Shows Him Violently Punching Teen

“He’s on top of me and it looks like he’s about to hit me. Like, I’m reacting like any other normal human being would.”

Keya Vakil Keya Vakil April 29, 2020 11:53 am MST
Latinos Anjanette Delgado, the author as a child.
Latinos Afrolatinos to Follow If You Are Looking For a Refreshing Perspective on Race

Move over beauty tutorials and cute dogs, Afrolatinos — often neglected and ignored when it comes to the struggles with racial identity — are using Instagram to make their voices heard.

Anjanette Delgado April 14, 2020 3:36 pm MST