22 Jump Street, 2018’s
Crashing, and appearances on TV shows like
The New Negroes and
Sherman’s Showcase have led them to become sought after voices for how they marry the effects of systemic racism with their own humor. “We draw a lot from our biography, our childhood,” Keith divulged in a 2019 chat with CULT-MTL.com. “[We believe] in placing reality in the script.”
As products of inner-city Newark, NJ, the two were originally philosophy grads on their way to becoming lawyers when they discovered the Sklar Brothers (whom they call the “Jackie Robinsons” of twin comedy). Their father had been in jail for 15 years when they were in their adolescence and they used the predicament as a way to turn trauma and anger into triumphant laughter. A chance to work with director Shaka King led to the trio partnering up to pen the story that would become
Memorial to victims of the slave trade will go ahead on Plymouth Hoe
But plans for a plaque telling the story of slave trader Sir John Hawkins have been scrapped
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Black History Month: Movies, TV shows and books on systemic racism
To celebrate the annual observance, and in light of the Black Lives Matter movement, here are materials to help educate all ages about the fight for racial justice.
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Books for Black History Month on display at the Elmont Memorial Library in Elmont, New York. Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images
Each February brings Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of African-Americans, and their central role in shaping American society and history. It s also an opportunity to recommit to better understanding and combatting systemic racism and oppression.
This update helps leadership provide a more complete and accurate picture during and after incidents and puts officers in a better position to hold each other accountable, Frey said Monday.
Several other police policies were changed after George Floyd s death. Floyd died in May after police officer Derek Chauvin, who is white, pressed his knee against Floyd’s neck for more than eight minutes as Floyd said he couldn’t breathe. His death sparked nationwide racial justice protests.
Minneapolis police banned chokeholds and are required to announce their presence before carrying out a no-knock warrant, except in certain circumstances. The department overhauled its use-of-force policy to require officers to consider all reasonable alternatives before engaging in deadly force. Officers are required to use the least amount of force necessary. An assistant city attorney will be embedded to advise on misconduct investigations.