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May 5, 2021
About 150 people gathered Tuesday evening in downtown Phoenix to protest the proposed budget increase of nearly $43 million for the Phoenix Police Department. The rally, hosted by Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro, Poder In Action, Semillas Arizona and the Phoenix Local Organizing Committee, among others, took place outside the Phoenix City Council chambers as council members sat inside discussing the budget proposal for fiscal year 2022. A budget proposal included in the City Council agenda...
May 3, 2021
With the dawn of a new year and administration, local civil advocacy groups say they plan on kickstarting 2021 with pressure on lawmakers to address racial inequality, increase police oversight and enact other measures that would protect underserved communities. Black Lives Matter Phoenix Metro, Poder In Action and the W.E. Rising Project hosted many of the largest protests against police last year. The Arizona Republic interviewed leaders from each who outlined their respective goals and prio...