Sentences with phrase «about police violence»

One of his memories from Aim High this summer is watching a film about police violence with the students.

Hendricks uses his kicky, cool aesthetic, honed over the years, to make provocative pronounces about the police violence that has plagued black communities in recent memory.

To contextualize Saar's works, this volume includes writings by the artist from the 1970s to the present day as well as a recent interview with Saar in which she discusses her artistic practice and her views on history, including the current debate about police violence in the US.

And I think we're in a dynamic where we're only talking about police violence and we need to be talking about violence against African Americans period.

There will also be an adjournment on Monday in the House of Commons about police violence at hunts.

On July 9, four members of the Minnesota Lynx — a dynasty on par with the Warriors — held a pre-game press conference to talk about police violence in the wake of the killing of Philando Castile by a Minneapolis - area officer and Alton Sterling by two Baton Rouge, Louisiana, officers.

If you read or listen to what black Americans have to say about police violence, chances are good that at some point you will see the names of the dead repeated.

But at a time when more and more athletes of color are speaking loudly about police violence and racial injustice, Jordan and Newton are somewhat muted.

In July, she and three of her Lynx teammates gave a pregame press conference in which they spoke about police violence after Philando Castile and Alton Sterling were killed by officers.

We're truth telling about police violence and racial injustice in the criminal system.

When Philando Castile was shot by police during a routine roadside stop in Minneapolis, and his death was filmed by his girlfriend Lavish Reynolds as her daughter sat in the back seat, the footage helped galvanize protests about police violence against blacks in the U.S.

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They learn about using the media to look like the victims of state violence, and about police tactics such as the use of «pain compliance» — holds that cause pain without causing injury that could result in an assault charge.

Police used water hoses in below - freezing temperatures to keep about 400 protesters at bay, a move criticized by activist groups, the American Civil Liberties Union and elected officials concerned about freedom of expression and the escalation of violence.

Finch's death also says something about the dangers of police violence.

Police and politicians have attributed the violence to the alcohol served at about 70 % of locations in the U.S..

A roundup of gun control and violence studies by writer German Lopez at Vox shows Americans represent less than 5 % of the world population but possess nearly 50 % of the world's civilian - owned guns, police are about three times more likely to be killed in states with high gun ownership, countries with more guns see more gun deaths, and states with tighter gun control laws see fewer gun - related deaths, among other sobering statistics.

Police and legal responses, although improving, also reflect archaic stereotypes about domestic violence.

«Let the message go out that we will not be shaken by this,» said Warnock, who has been outspoken about recent race - based acts of violence like police shootings and the Charleston shooting.

«We are fed up with police violence, racism, intolerance and injustice that passed down from generation to generation,» it posted as part of a post about the march for Freddie Gray.

A Christian charity has told Premier it's concerned about latest figures that reveal despite prosecutions for «honour - based» violence being at their lowest level in five years, the number of reports to police have gone up.

She's never seen athletes not only speak freely about ending police violence and racial injustice, but also throwing their livelihoods, money, and bodies on the line for the cause.

On a day of protest throughout the NFL, both WNBA teams protested police violence and racism during the national anthem and commissioner Lisa Borders spoke about the importance of athletes sharing their opinions.

The aphasia that robs him of specificity makes it unclear if he's talking about his war or my war or police violence.

Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and New York City Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton were scheduled to speak Tuesday about violence at city celebrations.

Concerns have also been raised about the powers under section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, where the police can stop people without reasonable suspicion when a senior offi cer believes there is a real risk of serious violence in an area.

Higgins said he particularly wants to hear from members of law enforcement, because they deal with gun violence regularly, and lawmakers have yet to have police agencies talk about the approach they feel would best solve the current issues.

A rally against gun violence today abruptly turned its fire on Police Commissioner Bill Bratton, as one advocate led several top - caliber elected officials in a salvo of attacks on the top cop's recent comments about hip - hop.

In the meantime, if you're concerned about the crime in your neighborhood, the lack of proper response time to your police calls, the $ 13 million spent on overtime or just the overall violence in Syracuse, please tell the mayoral candidates that you want them to fully staff the police department.

«There are questions about the nature of the escalation of this violence last night and the nature of the policing that led up to it.

I was appalled about the recent decision by British transport police to scrap the sexual violence unit.

I agree with Stuart about the need to be very clear - and clearer - about not condoning violence, and with you about the charges (especially given what we have seen about what was happening inside Fortnums and what the police said).

Notes: Due to safely concerns please bring a buddy or 2 and cameras as the watervliet police are known for there corruption and violence toward anyone they consider inferior or powerless to do any thing about it.

Details about Morse's alleged history of abusive behavior have come to light as State Police investigate the domestic violence incident on the morning of Nov. 10 when Morse's wife told a dispatcher that her husband «grabbed her by the throat and threw her to the ground,» according to a police rPolice investigate the domestic violence incident on the morning of Nov. 10 when Morse's wife told a dispatcher that her husband «grabbed her by the throat and threw her to the ground,» according to a police rpolice record.

Wading into the national debate about potential security risks posed by refugees fleeing violence in Syria, New York Police Department commissioner Bill Bratton today said he is more concerned with people on terrorist watch lists being able to purchase firearms.

Police said the suspect posted a threatening message on social media about initiating school violence, though he didn't specify a particular school.

Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly sat in the front row of a large hotel conference room on Wednesday morning, waiting for his turn to speak about New York City's gun violence.

Previously, Trenelle Gabay has appeared with Bratton to speak out about gun violence and urge for more policing at J'Ouvert.

Many domestic violence victims say that they stay in abusive relationships because they worry about what will happen to their pets if they leave, police said.

Police officials declined to give details about whether the woman, whose identity was being withheld pending notification of her family, had any history of interactions with the city's Administration for Children's Services, or whether she had lodged domestic violence complaints against any prior romantic partners, including the father of her other children.

I usually have so much for Gay City News, so it was disappointing to hear about your endorsement of this apologist for plutocrats, police violence, and the bigoted status quo.

There is something I really admired about the concept here: the decision to attempt to tell the story of the riots and by extension the story of Detroit and police on black violence, through this one seemingly atypical event, has merit.

The Tourist (PG - 13 for violence and brief profanity) English - language remake of Anthony Zimmer, the French thriller about an American (Johnny Depp) vacationing in Italy who finds himself falling in love with a manipulative British temptress (Angelina Jolie) being tailed by the police because of her hidden criminal agenda.

R.I.P.D. (PG - 13 for violence, profanity, sensuality and sexual references) Fantasy comedy about a recently deceased cop (Ryan Reynolds) who tries to solve his own murder with the help of a new partner (Jeff Bridges) after joining a police department for the undead.

Only God Forgives (R for profanity, sexuality, gruesome images and graphic violence) Ryan Gosling stars in this grisly crime thriller, set in Bangkok, about a drug dealer pressured by his mother (Kristin Scott Thomas) to avenge the death of his brother (Tom Burke) while in the custody of a crooked police officer (Vithaya Pansringarm).

Pride and Glory (R for pervasive profanity, graphic violence and brief drug use) New York City crime saga about a detective (Edward Norton) investigating the murders of four police officers in a routine drug bust gone bad who opens a Pandora's Box when the trail leads to a couple of cops close to him: his brother (Noah Emmerich) and brother - in - law (Colin Farrell).

Courageous (PG - 13 for violence and drug use) Alex Kendrick wrote, directed and co-stars in this faith - based parable about the trials and tribulations of four colleagues facing different ethical dilemmas while serving on the Albany, Georgia police force.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening March 27, 2009 BIG BUDGET FILMS 12 Rounds (PG - 13 for intense violence) Crime thriller, set in New Orleans, about a police detective (John Cena) who finds his fiancée (Ashley Scott) kidnapped by a revenge - minded escaped - con (Aidan Gillen) whose own girlfriend had been accidentally killed during their apprehension for a multi-million dollar heist.

I don't really buy the «Hollywood coastal elites» stereotype, if only because everyone in Hollywood is from everywhere else, but I do wonder how many of these voting groups are thinking about it as a depiction of a place that's fraught with controversy, both with police violence in Ferguson and controversies about tearing down Confederate statues.

She has spoken out about receiving vile death and rape threats because of her campaign work and has re-trained police officers on matters of sexual violence.

Countering the narrative about the police involves trying to repair damaged relationships rooted in years of violence and mistrust, according to Singh.