From street protests to policy shifts in Black Lives Matter
The Black Lives Matter movement pivots from demonstrations after police shootings to local policy work amid Trump era tensions. Activists in Baton Rouge reflect on reduced protests and focus on organizing, electoral power, and coalition building with other minority groups.
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Police fatally shoot teen outside Torrey Pines High School
Two San Diego police officers shot and killed a 15-year-old boy in front of Torrey Pines High School after he reportedly drew a handgun from his waistband and pointed it at them. Police could not confirm if the gun was real or a replica.
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Former Texas officer bonds out after Balch Springs shooting
Roy Oliver, a white former Balch Springs officer charged with murder in the death of Jordan Edwards, posted a 300000 bond and left jail. He surrendered Friday to Parker County authorities after being fired last week for the April 29 incident in a primarily minority neighborhood near Dallas.
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