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Monfre Gibbs holds a flag representing African Americans during a George Floyd memorial in Albuquerque on Tuesday, the first anniversary of Floyd’s death. Dozens including community leaders attended. (Adolphe Pierre-Louis/Albuquerque Journal)
The families came from all over the country to Minneapolis to honor George Floyd one year after his killing. They all had one tragic thing in common: Their loved ones’ names became synonymous with a movement only because of their deaths.
It is a fraternity, they said, of which no one wants to be a part.
On the dais at a downtown Minneapolis hotel was the mother of Oscar Grant, killed in 2009 by transit police in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.- A new program is being launched in Albuquerque to help bridge the gap between police and communities that may not completely trust officers. For us, this really is a part of a new way going forward for law enforcement, said Albuquerque Mayor Tim Keller.
The APD Ambassador Program will designate an officer for refugees, Hispanics, Asians, veterans, LGBTQ+ and African American communities.
Members of the Black New Mexico Movement, an advocacy group, is cautiously optimistic that the program will help mend relationships. I mean, everything so far sounds good, looks good. It s happening. At this point, it s the first step, said Torrance Green of the Black New Mexico Movement. We ll see what happens next, we ll see what happens in the future. But, it s good to see the see city, APD, working together looking for a solution and at least trying.
BLM Miss. host âPathway to Hopeâ mentorship program Sunday
BLM Miss. host âPathway to Hopeâ mentorship program Sunday - PKG By Branden Walker | January 24, 2021 at 6:18 PM CST - Updated January 24 at 10:41 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Black Lives Matter Mississippi held its second mentorship program, calling it âPathway to Hope.â
Itâs for children ages eight to 13, giving them an opportunity to experience new ideas and grow throughout their communities.
âMentorship is instrumental in childrenâs life. We have to show them, you know, and plant seeds,â said Anastinsa Doctor of BLM Mississippi.
âWhat we are doing is just being boots on the ground, trying to show these kids that, âHey, there are other things that you can do than just play football, or basketball, or your common things.â There are different trades out there for them to get into,â said Torrance Green, active military member.