Racist Archives

Former Portsmouth Police Sergeant Accused of Violent Assault and Racist Remarks in Incident with Bank Executive

Portsmouth, New Hampshire – Former Portsmouth police sergeant Aaron Goodwin is facing allegations of a violent assault on Mamadou Dembele, a local bank executive, according to court documents filed by Assistant Strafford County Attorney Joachim Barth. The incident, which occurred in November outside Gilley’s Diner, involved Goodwin reportedly slamming Dembele to the ground and causing him to suffer a concussion. Goodwin’s sister-in-law, Shannon Goodwin, also allegedly hurled racial slurs at Dembele and other bystanders. The …

Former Officers Receive Lengthy Sentences for Racist Torture of Black Victims in Mississippi

Jackson, Mississippi – Six former law enforcement officers were sentenced for their involvement in the racially motivated and violent torture of two Black men in Rankin County. U.S. District Judge Tom Lee described the attacks as “shocking, brutal, and cruel.” The victims, Michael Corey Jenkins and Eddie Terrell Parker, spoke out against the officers’ actions, with Jenkins calling Deputy Dedmon the “worst example of a police officer in the United States.” Former officer Daniel Opdyke, …

Justice Department to Seek Death Penalty Against Accused Buffalo Shooter Declared Racist Terrorist by Federal Prosecutors

Buffalo, N.Y. – After a moratorium that halted federal executions and a prior pledge to end the death penalty, the U.S. Justice Department has changed its course, deciding to seek capital punishment for a white supremacist who killed 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket. This marks Attorney General Merrick Garland’s first approval of a new capital prosecution since taking office. The decision does not impact the current halt on federal executions but does signify …

Protesters in Cyprus Rally Against Racist Attack on Anti-Racism Organization KISA

NICOSIA, Cyprus – Citizens in Nicosia came together on Monday to denounce a bombing attack against the anti-racist organisation KISA. The bombing, which occurred on January 5, resulted in shattered glass panels and ruined archives at the property, prompting calls for a thorough police investigation. The Alliance Against the Far Right, Fascism, and Racism organized the demonstration in response to the attack on KISA’s offices. Former Minister and Member of the European Parliament for AKEL, …

Haley: Biden’s Speech at Church of Racist Mass Shooting ‘Offensive’

Charleston, South Carolina – Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley accused President Joe Biden of delivering an “offensive” speech at the church where a racist mass shooting took place. The shooting occurred at the Emanuel AME Church in 2015, which resulted in the death of nine Black parishioners. Haley, a possible Republican presidential candidate, criticized Biden for his remarks during the 2022 prayer breakfast at the church. She accused Biden of using …