Mastodawn

#WalkingWhileBlack is more dangerous in Boston no matter what neighborhood you're in. @flipsidenews.bsky.social article shows that racial bias against black pedestrians means longer wait times to cross the street while drivers speed by. We need to put people first flipsidenews.net/studies-sugg...

Studies suggest race bias coul...

Studies suggest race bias could be driving disparities in pedestrian injuries, fatalities

A 2015 study conducted in Portland, Oregon found that cars passed by Black pedestrians twice as many times as white pedestrians. Black pedestrians also experienced longer wait times than white pedestrians.

The Flipside

Curtis Smith Oct 15, 2024

Holy shit. This was just posted in a friend’s neighborhood facebook group. It blows my mind that people are this frightened. #WalkingWhileBlack

Natalia Oct 10, 2024

#WalkingWhileBlack
Glad to see this judge knew better! More of that please!!

Victoria Stuart 🇨🇦 🏳️‍⚧️Jun 15, 2023

Vancouver officer who assaulted Black man during stop downtown apologizes in court
Const. Jarrod Sidhu spoke during sentencing hearing Wednesday

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/jamiel-moore-williams-vpd-charges-1.6876202

"I stand before you today humbled, embarrassed, & ashamed." said Sidhu, standing before the judge in a dark blue suit. "I cannot find adequate words to express the profound regret I feel for the pain & suffering I have caused."

#VPD #VancouverPolice #Vancouver #BlackLivesMatter #WalkingWhileBlack #DefundThePolice #JarrodSidhu