Black man killed by New York police is remembered as loving
2020 in Rochester, N.Y. Prude, a 41-year-old Black man, died March 30, 2020. Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren announced the suspensions at a news conference amid outrage that city officials had previously kept quiet about Prude's death. Journalists were among those hit by pellets during the confrontation, which came on the second day of peaceful demonstrations over Prude's death. The mayor said she only became aware that Prude's death involved the use of force on Aug. 4. Prude's death happened just as the coronavirus was raging out of control in New York and received no public attention at the time.
Lawmakers announce bills that would allow all Michigan residents path to ID or driverโs license
LANSING, Mich. โ Michigan lawmakers announced a bill package that would give all residents the chance to obtain state identification cards or driverโs licenses, even if they canโt prove legal presence, according to a news release. The bills are called The Drive SAFE (Safety, Access, Freedom, and the Economy) bills, and would apply to residents who meet the definition of having residence in Michigan. "I am proud that such a broad-based coalition has come together to support driverโs licenses for those who cannot prove their legal residence. It is time to update Michiganโs laws to enhance safety on the road, grow our agricultural economy, and protect human dignity,โ Chang said. They also ensure that all members of our communities can continue making valuable contributions to our home and economy without fear.โ