The New Hampshire Attorney General’s Office has launched a civil rights investigation into a state representative over social media posts encouraging property destruction at homes displaying lawn signs supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. Rep. James Spillane, a Republican in Rockingham’s second district, is being investigated after posting a message on Facebook inviting people to “loot and burn” houses. Massachusetts Sep 3, 2020
A Massachusetts woman is facing civil rights charges after she allegedly drove her car toward a group of three Black women and their five children and shouted racial slurs at them earlier this summer. Rhonda Wozniak, 60, of Lynn, is accused of speeding toward the group as they were walking in Swampscott’s Vinnin Square on July 28, the Essex County…
Talking about race, racism, protests and riots is difficult between adults. Now, imagine being a child and trying to make sense of the race relations in the U.S. right now. Dr. Kira Banks and TODAY Show Co-Host Sheinelle Jones join Maria Sansone for a serious and important Mom2Mom. Boston Jun 25, 2020
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh on Thursday announced steps his administration will take to fight systemic racism and inequality amid nationwide protests calling for an end to systemic racism. In a press conference, Walsh announced the creation of a Equity and Inclusion Cabinet and unveiled a city-led fund to raise money to address racial inequity. He also announced plans to introduce…