Every week, we corral compelling wellness stories from around the internet. This week, we’re focusing on the stories that are keeping us informed and educated about anti-racism work and the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Before George Floyd’s Death, Minneapolis Police Failed to Adopt Reforms, Remove Bad Officers
The Marshall Project
The Minneapolis Police Department has had long-standing challenges in changing its policies that involve use of force and instead requiring de-escalation practices. In 2012, under a newly appointed police chief, a federal review of the police department revealed how the city was ineffective in tracking and disciplining problematic officers. In this analysis, The Marshall Project—a nonprofit news organization focused on criminal justice—seeks to understand why the city’s police reform efforts have stalled throughout the years.
How to Protest in a Pandemic: Wear Masks, Carry Signs, Bring Goggles
The Washington Post
As people across the country take to the streets to protest police brutality, experts are emphasizing the ways protestors can minimize the risk of contracting and spreading the coronavirus. Some advice includes wearing long sleeves and layers, forgoing oily makeup and contact lenses, and using signs to make statements instead of shouting and chanting, which increases the amount of respiratory droplets in the air. Goggles can guard against pepper spray and tear gas while also helping to minimize COVID-19 exposure.
