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Daniel Perry was convicted of murder. He killed Grant Foster who was part of a Black Lives Matter protest. Perry shot Foster for openly carrying an AK-47—which is legal in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott has now pardoned Perry claiming it was self-defense. In light of this pardon what does “Stand Your Ground” really mean?
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The resolution’s language says it is “calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire and return of all hostages immediately.” It requires a simple majority of the San Antonio City Council and Mayor Ron Nirenberg.
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Protestors marched in San Antonio as the death toll in Gaza has surpassed 15,000, the vast majority of whom have been identified as civilians. The conflict has resumed after the collapse of a temporary truce kept hostilities in Gaza lower than they had been since Oct. 7.
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From Texas Standard : The Milwaukee Bucks were scheduled to play the Orlando Magic in the NBA playoffs on Wednesday afternoon. Instead, they kicked off...
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Racial unrest is not new in the United States, though in recent months, protests in support of the Black Lives Matter movement have garnered immense…
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Update: The man killed during Saturday night's deadly shooting has been identified as Garrett Foster. His mother Sheila Foster told Good Morning America…
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In times of civil unrest or social upheaval, protests seek to raise awareness for a message or cause in solidarity with others. Crowds of people seeking…
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From Texas Standard: The current focus on civil rights and justice for black Americans is reminiscent of the 1960s when African Americans spoke out,...
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Several hundred people braved the 94 Texas degree heat on Saturday — the majority in face masks — to protest racism and police brutality.Megaphone in…
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In 2020, Americans have turned out to protest both coronavirus shutdown orders and police brutality. Recent protests in honor of George Floyd have drawn…