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Supporters of partial or complete defunding of the police argued that budgets should be directed instead towards community-driven police alternatives, investment in mental health and substance abuse treatment services, job-training programs, or other forms of investment into black urban communities. Examples include Rhode Island removing "Providence Plantations" from the state's formal name,[201] plans to remove the Native American below a sword from the Massachusetts state flag and seal,[202] Princeton University renaming its Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, [198][201] household products such as Aunt Jemima syrup, Uncle Ben's rice and Cream of Wheat pledging to review racial stereotypes in their marketing,[203] music groups including the Dixie Chicks and Lady Antebellum changing their names to remove references to the Southern United States,[204] and the Washington Redskins pledging to change its name following pressure from business sponsors and a 12-year advocacy campaign. When that occurs, the model shows that financial and social elite begin taking sides. This book provides an anatomy of Hong Kong's 2019–2020 social unrest, which has significantly damaged its economy and image. To mutate. A march for Wallace occurred in West Philadelphia, while other areas of the city reported looting and vandalism. In 1381, the rural poor of England rose up in the so-called Peasants’ Revolt, killing, looting and burning. [35], The racial unrest precipitated a national American cultural reckoning on topics of racial injustice. [84], On February 23, Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed in Brunswick, Georgia. In a short conversation, the officer asked Floyd for his name and identification, explaining that he was being arrested for passing counterfeit currency, and asked if he was "on anything". They’re engaged in an anger-driven uprising against the establishment. The same psychology brought some 20,000 people out on the streets of Leipzig last Saturday. J.B. Pritzker's Restore Illinois plan. Public opinion of racism and discrimination quickly shifted in the wake of the protests, with significantly increased support of the Black Lives Matter movement and acknowledgement of institutional racism, i.e. [169], Protesters have called for the removal of statues commemorating historical figures who are perceived as racist by modern standards. In March, still early in the pandemic, think tankers were already noticing that we were entering an “age of mass protests” — the number of uprisings globally has been increasing by an average of 11.5% a year since 2009. MPD Officers Thomas K. Lane and J. 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Pandemic, social unrest, statehouse scandals top 2020 stories By JERRY NOWICKI, PETER HANCOCK, SARAH MANSUR and RAYMON TRONCOSO news@capitolnewsillinois.com Dec 30, 2020 [86] On July 4, 100 to 200 NFAC members marched through Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta, Georgia, calling for the removal of the Confederate monument. Public health research shows a link between high levels of inequality and increasing social unrest and violence in communities, and the United Nations has identified reducing global inequality as one of its Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. The world has much hope that 2021 will be a time to heal and rebuild following a pandemic-ridden 2020, yet indications are high that unrest, challenge and uncertainty loom large. Pandemic, social unrest, statehouse scandals top 2020 stories: Budget, leadership changes, Black Caucus agenda on tap for 2021 If civil unrest is related to a specific subject then definitely steer clear of discussing it if you can. [179][180][181][182] The Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden wrote a three-page letter to MPs, peers and councillors arguing against the removal of statues. [37] Global protests also focused on symbols of racial injustice, with The New Yorker also having a part on international solidarity towards police violence. ", "The Ostrich Rears its Head: America's 2020 Racial Reckoning is a Victory and Opportunity", Harvard Civil Rights-Civil Liberties Law Review, "Washington NFL Team Bows to Pressure, Drops 'Redskins' Name", "America convulses amid a week of protests, but can it change? This page was last edited on 27 January 2021, at 14:55. Officers approached the car and ordered George Floyd, a 46-year-old African American man, who according to police "appeared to be under the influence", to exit the vehicle, at which point he "physically resisted". [199] The removal of symbols caused national debate over the appropriateness of statues of figures tied to racial injustice. Here's What It Has Promised", "A Statue Toppled, A Sports Team Boycott—Could 'The Star-Spangled Banner' Be Next To Go? Leaders in the media and entertainment industries were also criticized over their handling of racial issues, as were other celebrities and actors. Nov 14 2020, 11:30 AM Nov 16 2020, 5:12 PM November 14 2020, 11:30 AM November 16 2020, 5:12 PM (Bloomberg Opinion) --“So when our Sickness, and our … "[70] Floyd then goes silent and motionless. With larger populations, the standard of living declines, which causes civil unrest to begin. [51] Black people, who account for less than 13% of the American population, are killed by police at a disproportionate rate, being killed at more than twice the rate of white people. Amazon sales saw a similar pattern. By. That night, hundreds of protesters marched through Downtown Vancouver, resulting in property damage and a confrontation with federal agents. Where does 2020 stack up against other chaotic times in U.S. history — and where do we go from here? We provide evidence that past major pandemics, even though much smaller in scale than COVID-19, have led to a significant increase in social unrest by reducing output and increasing inequality. admin - December 30, 2020. Gretchen Whitmer's orders to keep people at home and businesses locked during the new coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Social Unrest Is the Inevitable Legacy of the Covid Pandemic. Despite new hopes for a vaccine, Covid-19 will now enter its deadliest phase in many regions entering winter. [149] Protests subsequently occurred since October 7, leading to the arrest of 24 protesters on October 8[150] and 28 protesters on October 9. 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The unrest has led to a change in public opinion on Zwarte Piet, a character used in Dutch Sinterklaas celebrations who has been historically portrayed in blackface. [219][220][221], Anti-racist self-education became a trend throughout June 2020 in the United States and black anti-racist writers found new audiences. [45] Several nationally publicized incidents occurred in Minnesota, including the 2015 killing of Jamar Clark in Minneapolis; the 2016 killing of Philando Castile in Falcon Heights;[46] and the 2017 killing of Justine Damond. Some historians say they're not surprised", "Americans Increasingly Polarized When It Comes To Racial Justice Protests, Poll Finds", "Confederate Monuments Are Coming Down, Are Streets And Highways Next? By. He's not resisting arrest or nothing. Local gun sales surge in 2020 amid social unrest, fear of increased regulations BY JEFF MONTGOMERY jeff.montgomery@thmedia.com Jan 23, 2021 Jan 23, 2021 Updated 5 hrs ago; Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; Email +3 . The LMPD officers fired over twenty shots. [211] Real estate and technology organizations announced they would use more inclusive alternatives. [195][196][197], The increased approval of racial justice reform may have been influenced by opposition towards President Donald Trump's support for police, greater understanding of disparate pandemic effects by race,[36] and a weakened sense of security following the COVID-19 pandemic's social distancing and an economic fallout with the COVID-19 recession. [33][34] A wave of monument removals and name changes has taken place throughout the world, especially in the United States. [128] On October 14, prosecutors announced that Kyle Rittenhouse, who was charged with killing the two protesters, would not face gun charges in Illinois. The 2014 killing of Michael Brown, the 2014 killing of Eric Garner, the 2015 Charleston church shooting, and the 2017 Charlottesville rally received headlines yet did not lead to systemic change[36] or as wide a level of support. Biggest stories of 2020: Helena officials reconsider police funding amid social unrest From the From politics to the pandemic, here are the IR's biggest stories of … HK Leaks, an anonymous website based in Russia, and promoted by groups linked to the Communist Party of China, doxed about 200 people seen as being supportive of the protests. As the shooting occurred during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, at the beginning of an escalating nationwide wave of quarantines and lockdowns, the shooting initially did not receive widespread coverage or attention. [143], On October 5, 31-year old Jonathan Price was killed by a police officer in Wolfe City, Texas after allegedly trying to break off a fight. [155], On October 29, Kevin Peterson Jr. was shot and killed by three Clark County sheriff's deputies in Hazel Dell, Washington, near Vancouver. The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace has counted more than 30 major protests in 26 countries between March and October just against coronavirus restrictions. THE most misleading cliche about the Covid-19 coronavirus is that it treats us all the same. [75] Medics were unable to detect a pulse, and Floyd was pronounced dead at the hospital. The year was 1625, the place was London, the disease was plague. They represented a motley spectrum of, But the protests in Leipzig or Michigan, Britain or Australia, only represent one category of unrest, reckon Carnegie’s, The SEC Needs to Catch Up on Sustainability, GameStop Mania Has Europe's Hedge Funds on the Run, Obama Playbook Won't Help Biden Fix Trump’s Blunders Abroad, this pandemic will lead to social revolutions. [81], On May 26, Chauvin and the other three officers were fired. [173] In particular, the statues of Confederate war veterans and politicians as well as of Christopher Columbus. [55][56], Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old emergency medical technician, was fatally shot by Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officers Jonathan Mattingly, Brett Hankison, and Myles Cosgrove on March 13, 2020. The incidents documented by Amnesty International show over a dozen protests and counter-protests erupted in violence with police either mostly, or entirely, absent from the scene. A scientist who predicted social unrest in 2020 has forecasted up to 15 more years of woe. Thousands protest Michigan governor's social distance order Thousands of flag-waving, honking protesters drove past the Michigan Capitol to show their displeasure with Gov. 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