Federal judge pauses review of Minneapolis Police Department's consent decree, concerning advocates for reform
A federal judge has paused the review of the consent decree between the Minneapolis City Council and the U.S. Department of ...
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Civil rights activists call for a Target boycott after retailer backs away from diversity programs
Nekima Levy Armstrong, a veteran civil rights lawyer in Minneapolis and founder of the Racial Justice Network, joined other local activists and their supporters at a news conference to urge people ...
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Activists call for Target boycott after the Minneapolis-based retailer rolled back DEI initiatives
MINNEAPOLIS — Racial justice group leaders ... Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong said the boycott against Target began Feb. 1, the first day of Black History Month.
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Sheletta: Target shot a bullseye through my heart
Nekima Valdez Levy Armstrong speaks outside Target Headquarters during a press conference in response to Target’s current stance on DEI in Minneapolis on Jan. 30. (Elizabeth Flores/The Minnesota ...
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One day after consent decree agreement, Minneapolis Police welcomes biggest group of new hires in 5 years
Civil rights attorney and founder of Racial Justice Network Nekima Levy Armstrong said she is pleased the federal agreement will address long-standing issues within Minneapolis police, including ...
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Twin Cities activists rally crowd at Target HQ to boycott retailer after DEI rollback
“The reality is we all make up the fabric of America and should be embraced,” said Nekima Levy Armstrong ... Floyd’s murder by police in 2020 in Minneapolis, where the retailer is based.
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Protesters Gather Outside Target HQ, Call for Nationwide Boycott After DEI Rollback
Protesters rallied outside Target's headquarters in Minneapolis and called for ... fabric of America and should be embraced," said Nekima Levy Armstrong, a civil rights attorney and activist ...