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Amy-Strange's JournalOhio Taco Chain Employees Walked Out When Asked to Fill Mass Order for Law Enforcement
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Ohio Taco Chain Employees Walked Out When Asked to Fill Mass Order for Law Enforcement
A Condado Tacos in Columbus, Ohio, came under scrutiny on Monday after social media posts alleged that the chain’s suburban Polaris location had filled a large food order for Ohio Highway Patrol officers in the midst of national protests highlighting police brutality. On Monday, at least four employees were allegedly fired by a district manager for refusing to fill the order and choosing to walkout during a shift.
Condado Tacos is an Ohio-based Mexican restaurant chain with nearly 20 locations across the Rust Belt. Eater reached out to employees at other locations who were in direct contact with Condado Polaris workers and one worker who was involved in the the walkout. All agreed that the culture at their individual restaurants was supportive of actions being taken by demonstrators, with one employee stating that managers had offered time-off to protest and committed to bail employees out of jail if they were arrested. However, the incident has left many employees and customers uncomfortable with upper management.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/ohio-taco-chain-employees-walked-out-when-asked-to-fill-mass-order-for-law-enforcement/ar-BB14W6t7?ocid=spartandhp
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NJ state police under scrutiny after killing of black man
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NJ state police under scrutiny after killing of black man
The family of a black man killed in a confrontation with a police officer want to find out the truth about what happened, amid a broader national uproar over racial inequities in policing.
Maurice Gordon Jr., 28, died after being pulled over on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway early on the morning of May 23. He had apparently been stopped because he was suspected of speeding.
Gordon, who was born in Jamaica but was living in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., died after being shot by a New Jersey state trooper.
According to William Wagstaff, the attorney for Gordon's family, Gordon was handcuffed by the trooper after he was shot.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/nj-state-police-under-scrutiny-after-killing-of-black-man/ar-BB15cWZA?ocid=spartandhp
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Everything Trump Has Said About NFL Kneeling So Far
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Everything Trump Has Said About NFL Kneeling So Far
The feud between President Donald Trump and the NFL took a new turn on Sunday, after Trump questioned whether league commissioner Roger Goodell could allow players to kneel during the national anthem this season.
Since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick first knelt during the anthem to protests against racial discrimination and police brutality, Trump has staunchly opposed the demonstrations.
The president has repeatedly accused protesters of disrespecting the national anthem and the flag and what began as a social demonstration has developed into one of the most divisive political issues American sports have faced in decades.
Here's a timeline of what Trump has said on the issue of kneeling...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/everything-trump-has-said-about-nfl-kneeling-so-far/ar-BB15bMJt?ocid=spartandhp
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Pentagon has funneled billions in military vehicles, weapons to local police
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Pentagon has funneled billions in military vehicles, weapons to local police
The high plains and rugged mountains of Wyoming aren’t exactly synonymous with high crime rates or modern warfare, much less the kinds of mass protests currently roiling the country. But police agencies in the sparsely populated state have been arming themselves to the teeth in recent years.
Just 80,000 people reside in sprawling Natrona County, home of the city of Casper, yet the county sheriff’s office has scored three military-style armored trucks since 1997 worth a combined $195,000, plus a $126,000 cargo carrier. The sheriff’s office in nearby Campbell County, which has just 48,000 residents, helped itself to a $658,000 Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle, or MRAP, in 2013 and a $733,000 version the following year. In the capital city of Cheyenne, police ordered a pair of MRAPs worth a combined $1.42 million.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/pentagon-has-funneled-billions-in-military-vehicles-weapons-to-local-police/ar-BB15cwET?ocid=spartandhp
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7 Stand-Up Specials From Black Comics You Should Watch If You Need Some Self-Care
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7 Stand-Up Specials From Black Comics You Should Watch If You Need Some Self-Care
Even before protests over the latest killing of a Black citizen by a police officer prompted global protests, turning on the TV to watch the news meant up-to-the-minute updates about the devastation caused by COVID-19 -- a guaranteed way to plunge into a pool of upsetting information. Smart people knew that one good hack for leaving the telly on for background noise or to keep you company while maintaining sanity is watching stand-up comedy specials.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/7-stand-up-specials-from-black-comics-you-should-watch-if-you-need-some-self-care/ar-BB15dg6D?ocid=spartandhp
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Trump's Walk of Fame Star Completely Blacked Out by Protesters
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Trump's Walk of Fame Star Completely Blacked Out by Protesters
Donald Trump's star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame was again vandalized over the weekend during protests.
The president's marker, located at Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue, first had messages written on it before being completely spray-painted black with "BLM" or Black Lives Matter inscribed below, according to multiple social media posts.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/trumps-walk-of-fame-star-completely-blacked-out-by-protesters/ar-BB15cIoQ?ocid=spartandhp
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Senator presses controversial facial recognition company on use on protesters
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(NOTE: the title seemed a little misleading when I first read it)
Senator presses controversial facial recognition company on use on protesters
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) on Monday sent a letter to Clearview AI pressing the controversial facial recognition company to ensure its product is not being used to monitor protests against police brutality that have erupted across the country following the death of George Floyd.
Multiple reports have found that police departments in some of the cities that have seen protests have partnered with Clearview, a company that has been under intense scrutiny since it was discovered in January to have amassed a database of more than 3 billion photos collected by scraping social media.
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"Clearview AI's technology is intended only for after-the-crime investigations, and not as a surveillance tool relating to protests or under any other circumstances," he said.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/senator-presses-controversial-facial-recognition-company-on-use-on-protesters/ar-BB15d0s9?ocid=spartandhp
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Jennifer Aniston Donates Nearly $1 Million to Racial Justice Charities Following George Floyd's Deat
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Jennifer Aniston Donates Nearly $1 Million to Racial Justice Charities Following George Floyd's Death
Jennifer Aniston is backing up her commitment to the fight against racial injustice with a sizable donation. The Morning Show actress -- who has been very open in her support with the recent protests against police brutality and racial injustice -- is using her money to help the cause.
A source tells ET that Aniston has quietly donated large sums of money to several charities, including Colors Of Change, to the tune of nearly $1 million.
According to the source, the actress spread out her charitable donations to several "worthy organizations" dedicated to the battle against systemic racism and discrimination.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/jennifer-aniston-donates-nearly-dollar1-million-to-racial-justice-charities-following-george-floyds-death/ar-BB15beez?ocid=spartandhp
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Marine vet protests in full uniform with 'I can't breathe' taped on his mouth
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A Marine veteran drew viral attention online after he stood for hours outside the Utah state capitol in his service uniform for several hours on Friday with the words "I can't breathe" taped on his mouth.
In photos captured by Utah photographer Robin Pendergrast, the veteran, Todd Winn, could be seen standing just outside the state building holding a poster demanding justice for George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Tamir Rice - three African Americans killed by police.
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PBS Just Added Several Documentaries Focused on Racial Injustice to Their Programming Schedule
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PBS Just Added Several Documentaries Focused on Racial Injustice to Their Programming Schedule
In the wake of protests decrying police brutality and the violent deaths of Black Americans while in custody -- including most recently George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery -- PBS is launching a new slate of programming devoted to covering racial injustice in America
https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/pbs-just-added-several-documentaries-focused-on-racial-injustice-to-their-programming-schedule/ar-BB15dfee?ocid=spartandhp
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