The Mothers Podcast Episode 8

Terrence Coleman, 31, was fatally shot by Boston Police Officer Garrett Boyle at his mother’s apartment in 2016. In episode eight of The Mothers Podcast we hear from his mother, Hope Coleman, who shares the horrific details of her son being killed after calling for…

Website Business Named for George Floyd Spurs Controversy

Minneapolis, MN – Twitter was on fire this past weekend after digging into the background of Suzanne Medes, the owner of the website GeorgeFloyd.com. Twin Cities activists first flagged Medes for queerphobic comments, accused her of attempting to profit from George Floyd’s death, and more. …

The Mothers Podcast Episode 7

George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police was the most high-profile Minnesota law enforcement killing in a long history. In May 2016, St. Paul police, who have killed more people than Minneapolis officers, killed Jaffort Smith in the North End. In this episode…

Israeli Forces Raid Jenin, Kill Three Palestinians, Wound 10

Jenin, Occupied West Bank, Palestine – A large Israeli military operation of at least 30 vehicles raided Jenin Refugee Camp in the Occupied West Bank, killing three Palestinians and wounding 10 in the early morning of Friday, June 17, 2022. At least 60 Palestinians have…

Israeli Forces Assault Mourners of Young Man Dead After Israeli Attack on Al-Aqsa

Old City, Occupied East Jerusalem, Palestine – A week after attacking the funeral of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, Israeli forces attacked the funeral of 21 year old Walid al-Sharif. On May 14, al-Sharif had succumbed from injuries sustained during confrontations at Al-Aqsa Mosque on…

‘Black Women United’ Marches for Breonna Taylor

Saint Paul, MN – An all-Black-women lineup of speakers and performers gathered outside the Minnesota Governor’s Residence to remember Breonna Taylor on what would’ve been her 29th birthday had she not been killed by Louisville police over two years ago. Organized by radio personality, filmmaker,…

Unscathed: How the Press Helps Hide Target’s Harm [Film]

This 30-minute short film examines the role of the mainstream media in denying the voices of Black youths and adults in Minneapolis. The press serves as an intermediary between the multinational retail giant Target Corp., who funds draconian policing and prosecution, and local government. Experts…