By: Karl Torp
OKLAHOMA CITY -
In the wake of several deadly police shootings, Oklahoma City has started a conversation on how to make its police department better.
Oklahoma City hired an outside consulting group to help hear from residents on possible changes.
21CP Solutions out of Chicago held an town hall style meeting recently to hear from Oklahoma City residents.
City Councilman James Cooper said we have to rethink community policing.
“If someone is black, they are somewhere around three times more likely to find themselves dead when they have an encounter with law enforcement,” Cooper said.
The councilman has half dozen ideas he d like implemented.
Today’s verdict on the murder of George Floyd
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Dear Members of the Yale Community,
George Floyd’s murder was an indictment of our nation’s failure to address anti-Black violence and racism, but today’s verdict was a positive step forward for our country. I am relieved that a jury of Derek Chauvin’s peers found him guilty of George Floyd’s murder, but I am no less heartbroken over the number of Black lives that have been cut short due to police violence. We must continue to focus our energy on addressing racism, injustice, and abuse of power by the police and others in positions of public trust and authority.
Following the recommendation of an external review into Harvardâs police department, a newly formed committee comprised of affiliates spanning the University that will advise the departmentâs leadership held its inaugural meeting last month.
University President Lawrence S. Bacow announced the department review in June 2020 on the heels of student outrage over the presence of HUPD officers monitoring a protest in Boston following the murder of George Floyd, a Black man, by Minneapolis police.
The external review produced a more comprehensive probe into HUPD than an internal review set in motion in February 2020 in response to an investigation by The Crimson that found repeated instances of racism and sexism in the department and held the departmentâs leadership responsible for perpetuating a toxic culture among officers.
Tarana J. Burke and Mervyn Marcano Ink CBS Studios Overall Deal
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The founder of the #MeToo movement and her producing partner will develop scripted, unscripted and documentary fare for the ViacomCBS-backed studio.
Tarana J. Burke and Mervyn Marcano are putting down roots.
The founder of the #MeToo movement and her producing partner s Field/House Productions have inked a multiple-year producing deal with CBS Studios. Under the pact, Burke and Marcano will team with the ViacomCBS-backed studio to develop scripted, unscripted and documentary fare for linear and streaming platforms. In our quest to partner with compelling storytellers, Tarana and Mervyn stand out,” said CBS Studios president David Stapf. “Their drive and leadership as stewards of change brings a powerful and distinct voice to advancing stories of inclusion and impact. They are clearly magnets for many whose voices need to be heard and we’re excited to work alongs
CBS Studios Inks Overall Deal With MeToo Founder Tarana Burke and Partner Mervyn Marcano
Duo will produce scripted, unscripted and documentary content through their Field/House Productions bannerRoss A. Lincoln | April 6, 2021 @ 9:00 AM
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Tarana Burke, the founder of the MeToo movement, and her producing partner Mervyn Marcano have signed an overall deal with CBS Studios, the company announced Tuesday.
Burke and Marcano will develop scripted and unscripted content as well as documentaries through their Field/House Productions banner. They’ll develop for both streaming platforms and linear television.
“In our quest to partner with compelling storytellers, Tarana and Mervyn stand out. Their drive and leadership as stewards of change bring a powerful and distinct voice to advancing stories of inclusion and impact,” CBS Studios president David Stapf said. “They are clearly magnets for many whose voices need to be heard and we’re excited to work a