George Floyd

Politics Social Justice 

Sisitsky: We Must Honor Floyd’s Memory By Advancing Racial Justice; Mayoral Candidate Denounces ‘Racism, Sexism and Misogyny’

May 25, 2021May 25, 2021 editor Charlie Sisitsky, George Floyd

FRAMINGHAM – On the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, Framingham Mayoral candidate Charlie Sisitsky Tweeted “As we reflect

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Government Social Justice 

Mayor Spicer Issues Statement on Derek Chauvin Verdict

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 editor Derek Chauvin, Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer, George Floyd

The following is a press release from the City’s Chief Information Officer submitted to SOURCE media *** Framingham – I

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Government Police/Fire Social Justice State & Federal Government 

Sen. Markey: Today’s Verdict ‘Only Begins To Scratch the Surface of What Our Country Must Do To Atone for Shameful, Racist Policies’

April 20, 2021April 21, 2021 editor conviction, Derek Chauvin, George Floyd, Murder, racial justice, Sen. Ed Markey, Social justice, verdict

BOSTON – Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted today, April 20, of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree

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Government Police/Fire Social Justice State & Federal Government 

Senate President Spilka: Chauvin Verdict Brings ‘Glimpse of Hope for More Accountability, and Ultimately Justice’

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 editor Derek Chauvin, George Floyd, Senate President Karen Spilka

BOSTON –  Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted today, April 20, of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree

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Government Police/Fire Social Justice State & Federal Government 

Gov. Baker: Still Much To Correct & Reform; Chauvin Convicted in Murder of George Floyd

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 editor Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Derek Chauvin, George Floyd, Gov. Charlie Baker, Police reform

BOSTON – Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted today, April 20, of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree

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Government Police/Fire State & Federal Government 

Mass AG Urges U.S. Senate To Pass George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

April 7, 2021April 7, 2021 editor George Floyd, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, Massachusetts Attorney General's office, police, racial justice, U.S. Senate

In full transparency, the following is a press release from the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office submitted to SOURCE media. ***

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Government State & Federal Government 

Sen. Markey Re-Introduces Police Accountability Legislation & Wants Independent Investigations on Lethal Uses of Force

March 13, 2021March 14, 2021 editor George Floyd, law enforcement, legislation, lethal use of force, Police reform, Police Training and Independent Review Act, Sen. Ed Markey, U.S. Senate

In full transparency, the following is a media release from Sen. Ed Markey, who was elected by voters in the Commonwealth

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Government Police/Fire Social Justice State & Federal Government 

Rep. Clark Votes To Pass George Floyd Justice in Policing Act

March 3, 2021March 4, 2021 editor Congresswoman Katherine Clark, George Floyd, Justice in Policing Act of 2020, Justice in Policing Act of 2021, Police reform

In full transparency, the following is press release from Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark’s office submitted to SOURCE media. Clark is

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Government Police/Fire State & Federal Government 

House Passes Justice in Policing Act

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 editor Congresswoman Katherine Clark, George Floyd, Justice in Policing Act of 2020, Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, Police reform

WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Justice in Policing Act,last night, June 25. The bill passed

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Police/Fire 

Framingham Police Officers’ Union Suggests Reforms To Mayor & Chief

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020 editor Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer, Framingham Police, Framingham Police Chief Steven Trask, Framingham Police Officers Union, Framingham Police Officers Union President Ryan Porter, George Floyd, jail diversion unit, mental health, Neighborhood unit, Police reform, police training

FRAMINGHAM – The Framingham Police Officers’ Union sent an email to Framingham Mayor Yvonne Spicer and Chief Steven Trask suggesting

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