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$27 million settlement for George Floyd’s family approved by Minneapolis City Council

Friday, March 12 by ABC News

By EMILY SHAPIRO and WHITNEY LLOYD, ABC News(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A $27 million settlement to the family of George Floyd has been unanimously approved by Minneapolis' City Council.Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died after being arrested on May 25,... Read More.

City council passes $4.5M settlement for Alton Sterling’s family, five years after death

Thursday, February 11 by ABC News

By ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News (BATON ROUGE, La.) -- The East Baton Rouge Metro Council in Louisiana voted on a $4.5 million settlement Wednesday for the family of Alton Sterling, a Black man shot and killed by police in 2016.The council... Read More.

Biden’s first 100 days live updates: US to begin ‘reengagement’ with UN Human Rights Council

Monday, February 8 by ABC News

By LIBBY CATHEY, EMILY SHAPIRO and TIA HUMPHRIES, ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- This is Day 20 of the administration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.Here is how events are unfolding. All times Eastern.Feb 08,... Read More.

Minneapolis City Council approves police budget cuts months after George Floyd’s death

Thursday, December 10 by ABC News

By ROSA SANCHEZ, ABC News(MINNEAPOLIS) -- The Minneapolis Police Department is getting some budget cuts.The Minneapolis City Council approved a 2021 budget plan Thursday morning agreeing to make cuts to the police department's budget. At the same time,... Read More.

NYC council member pushes to make outdoor dining, other restaurant relief permanent

Tuesday, July 28 by ABC News

By KELLY MCCARTHY, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- As restaurants attempt to restabilize during the coronavirus pandemic, the addition of outdoor dining and curbside cocktail takeaway has provided an avenue for success at some establishments fighting to keep the lights on.

In the latest fight against Anti-Asian sentiment, Ad Council releases PSA

Wednesday, July 22 by ABC News

By STACY CHEN, ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Producer and writer Alan Yang partnered up with The Ad Council, the non-profit organization, to release a public service announcement about the surge in anti-Asian sentiment brought on by COVID-19. The campaign features an... Read More.

City council passes resolution calling for independent investigation into Elijah McClain death

Tuesday, July 21 by ABC News

By ELLA TORRES, ABC News(AURORA, Colo.) -- City council members in Aurora, Colorado, unanimously passed a resolution Monday evening allowing for an "independent, unbiased" investigation into the death of Elijah McClain, a 23-year-old unarmed Black man who died after he... Read More.

Asheville city council approves reparations plan as Providence explores idea

Thursday, July 16 by ABC News

By IVAN PEREIRA, ABC News(ASHEVILLE, N.C.) -- Leaders in Asheville, North Carolina, have taken a historic step to repair centuries of racial prejudice by unanimously voting to provide reparations.The Asheville City Council voted 7-0 on a resolution Tuesday... Read More.

City council in Asheville, North Carolina, unanimously approves reparation plan

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

BY: IVAN PEREIRA, ABC NEWS (ASHEVILLE, N.C.) — Leaders in Asheville, North Carolina, have taken a historic step to repair centuries of racial prejudice by unanimously voting to provide reparations. The Asheville City Council voted 7-0 on a resolution Tuesday night that formally apologized... Read More.

Black in Fashion Council aims to hold companies accountable with equality index scores

Tuesday, July 7 by ABC News

By JACQUELINE LAUREAN YATES, ABC News (NEW YORK) -- The deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd, along with all too many others at the hands of police have uprooted a global outcry for social justice across all industries.

Louisville Metro Council to investigate mayor’s handling of Breonna Taylor, David McAtee cases

Tuesday, June 30 by ABC News

By CHRISTINA CARREGA and SABINA GHEBREMEDHIN(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) -- Members of the Louisville, Kentucky, Metro Council -- on both sides of the aisle -- are criticizing investigations into the police-involved deaths of Breonna Taylor and David McAtee and demanding more transparency... Read More.

Minneapolis City Council votes to replace the police department with a new organization

Saturday, June 27 by ABC News

By JOSHUA HOYOS and CHRISTINA CARREGA, ABC NEWS (MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.) -- The Minneapolis City Council voted unanimously on Friday to advance its plan to eliminate the police department and create a new public safety unit.On the heels of the death of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

$27 million settlement for George Floyd’s family approved by Minneapolis City Council

City council passes $4.5M settlement for Alton Sterling’s family, five years after death

Biden’s first 100 days live updates: US to begin ‘reengagement’ with UN Human Rights Council

Minneapolis City Council approves police budget cuts months after George Floyd’s death

NYC council member pushes to make outdoor dining, other restaurant relief permanent

In the latest fight against Anti-Asian sentiment, Ad Council releases PSA

City council passes resolution calling for independent investigation into Elijah McClain death

Asheville city council approves reparations plan as Providence explores idea

City council in Asheville, North Carolina, unanimously approves reparation plan

Black in Fashion Council aims to hold companies accountable with equality index scores

Louisville Metro Council to investigate mayor’s handling of Breonna Taylor, David McAtee cases

Minneapolis City Council votes to replace the police department with a new organization

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