/news/tags/black-lives-matter Black Lives Matter en-US Copyright Thu, 08 May 2025 13:44:07 GMT /race-gender-identity/2025-05-08/views-on-race-black-lives-matter-have-changed-5-years-after-george-floyds-death-survey-shows A new survey shows how Americans feel the 2020 protests affected racism and policing five years later. Thu, 08 May 2025 13:44:07 GMT /race-gender-identity/2025-05-08/views-on-race-black-lives-matter-have-changed-5-years-after-george-floyds-death-survey-shows Gabriel Kramer /news/community/2022-08-19/morning-headlines-whaley-calls-for-release-of-private-texts-and-emails-and-more Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley is calling for Gov. DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted to release their private correspondences with FirstEnergy executives in the nuclear bailout scandal; Northeast Ohio schools are still impacted by staff shortages and some are filling positions with substitute teachers; A Coventry High School teacher was forced to take down Black Lives Matter sign for its political nature and not having signs that depict both sides ... and more stories. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 14:30:17 GMT /news/community/2022-08-19/morning-headlines-whaley-calls-for-release-of-private-texts-and-emails-and-more Amy Eddings, Jay Shah /news/education/2022-05-17/adults-have-power-students-dont-cleveland-schools-aim-bias-lessons-at-staff From teachers, to bus drivers to custodians and lunchroom workers, the Cleveland school district is mandating anti-bias lessons. Tue, 17 May 2022 16:03:17 GMT /news/education/2022-05-17/adults-have-power-students-dont-cleveland-schools-aim-bias-lessons-at-staff Patrick O’Donnell /news/shuffle/2021-11-04/akron-hip-hop-duo-free-black-explores-socioeconomic-themes-on-black-tuesday Free Black!, the hip-hop collective developed by Floco Torres and Holbrook Riles III (HR3), released its third album, Black Tuesday! in October. The album explores themes around the economy and working class and includes an assortment of features from Akron-based musicians. Thu, 04 Nov 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news/shuffle/2021-11-04/akron-hip-hop-duo-free-black-explores-socioeconomic-themes-on-black-tuesday Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-08-31/a-year-in-review-after-countless-cries-for-racial-justice-where-are-we-now A year after Black Lives Matter protests spilled into the streets of cities across the United States, how much change has occurred to achieve racial justice? Tue, 31 Aug 2021 09:00:00 GMT /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-08-31/a-year-in-review-after-countless-cries-for-racial-justice-where-are-we-now Sarah Taylor, Sara Crawford, Maria McGinnis /news/community/2021-04-22/columbus-police-officer-involved-shooting-renews-calls-for-reforms The city council reiterates the changes it has implemented for police, while Gov. Mike DeWine says state lawmakers need to do more. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 23:07:51 GMT /news/community/2021-04-22/columbus-police-officer-involved-shooting-renews-calls-for-reforms Jo Ingles /news/shuffle/2021-04-22/upfrnt-performance-series-pushes-social-justice-fair-pay-for-black-musicians-in-cleveland Cleveland filmmaker Zoë Mountain and musician TJ Maclin came up with the idea of the UPFRNT virtual series that spotlights and supports Black artists during the COVID-19 pandemic and puts the racial justice movement on center stage.For more information and links, visit wksu.org/shuffle. Have an idea for a Shuffle episode? Email shuffle@wksu.org Thu, 22 Apr 2021 09:58:09 GMT /news/shuffle/2021-04-22/upfrnt-performance-series-pushes-social-justice-fair-pay-for-black-musicians-in-cleveland Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /news/arts-culture/2021-04-22/upfrnt-performance-series-pushes-social-justice-fair-pay-for-black-musicians-in-cleveland Cleveland filmmaker Zoë Mountain and musician TJ Maclin came up with the idea of the virtual series that spotlights and supports Black artists during the COVID-19 pandemic and puts the racial justice movement on center stage. Thu, 22 Apr 2021 08:47:18 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-04-22/upfrnt-performance-series-pushes-social-justice-fair-pay-for-black-musicians-in-cleveland Amanda Rabinowitz, Brittany Nader /news/community/2021-04-09/akron-mayor-dan-horrigan-apologizes-for-arrest-says-officer-disrespected-a-citizen Charles Hicks says Officer John Turnure placed a knee on his neck during the February arrest. Sat, 10 Apr 2021 00:03:58 GMT /news/community/2021-04-09/akron-mayor-dan-horrigan-apologizes-for-arrest-says-officer-disrespected-a-citizen Kabir Bhatia /news/community/2021-04-09/akron-moves-ahead-with-a-different-kind-of-police-reform Throughout this month, residents are being asked to give their views on the police department. Fri, 09 Apr 2021 23:39:19 GMT /news/community/2021-04-09/akron-moves-ahead-with-a-different-kind-of-police-reform Matthew Richmond