Yet Another Officer-Involved Shooting Increases Tensions in Minnesota

“Following the shooting, Officer Potter announced she would resign from the force stating it would be “in the best interest of the community, my department, and my fellow officers.” Resignation is not sufficient for some in the community as tension is already high due to the murder trial of Derek Chauvin, prompting many to flood the streets outside the Brooklyn Center Police Department and protest. Protesters have reportedly thrown fireworks and bottles at police who responded with teargas; additionally around 20 businesses nearby have been broken into. In response, the Minnesota National Guard has been deployed.”

NationalSeth MooreApril 19, 2021George FLoyd, Police Brutality, Police Reform, ViolenceComment

The Rise in Violence against Asian Americans amid COVID pandemic

“Hate and violence against Asian Americans has been developing for months since the pandemic, leading experts to blame insecurity and fear upon by the pandemic to rationalize the increased discrimination and xenophobia. In the past, there is a long history of diseases and outbreaking being used to rationalize xenophobic behavior, and the current pandemic reflects that historic trend. Advocates for the Asian American-Pacific Islander community are calling for more to be done to address the current violence against Asian Americans, a community in which racist crimes have been historically underreported in America.”

NationalBreana WeaverFebruary 21, 2021Violence, XenophobiaComment