U.N. Rights Boss Welcomes Biden Stance Against Death Penalty - Stephanie Nebehay
"The U.N. human rights chief on Tuesday welcomed a pledge by U.S. President Joe Biden to work towards abolishing the death penalty in the United States."
White House Says Fatal Police Shooting of Black Teen in Columbus 'Tragic' - Morgan Chalfant
"White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday called the fatal police shooting of a Black teenage girl in Columbus Ohio 'tragic' and said that President Biden has been briefed on the matter."
Biden and Harris Call Floyd Family After Chauvin Verdict - Brett Samuels
"President Biden and Vice President Harris on Tuesday phoned the family of George Floyd after a jury found ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of Floyd's murder. 'Vice President Harris on Tuesday phoned the family of George Floyd after a jury found ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of Floyd's murder.'"
Biden Faces Pressure to Take Action on Racial Justice Issues - Marty Johnson and Morgan Chalfant
"President-elect Joe Biden will be under tremendous pressure to take action toward greater racial justice throughout the country on Day 1 of his presidency following massive nationwide protests sparked by the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor along with other incidents of violence against Black Americans."
Biden White House Puts Its Police Oversight Commission on Ice - Laura Barron-Lopez
"The president promised one during his campaign. But civil rights groups and police union reps both said it wasn't necessary."