On January 1, 22 year old grocery worker Oscar Grant III was shot and killed by police in Oakland, California. This incident may not have received national attention except for the videos taken by eye witnesses on their cell phones showing Oscar Grant laying restrained on his stomach when Johannes Mehserle shot him in the back. This event, much like the Rodney King beating of 1991, is proof of the power of video to spark public discussion, rally local citizens, as well as call for justice. Chris Michael is providing updates on this case as it develops. Read more.
Controlling the Mesage in Gaza
As Israel expands its military offensive in Gaza, all eyes and ears turn to the region. Both sides, of course, are enaged in an information war. However, the Israeli government's strategic use of media and online outlets like YouTube to disseminate its core messages is unprecedented. Read more on the Hub Blog.
We are excited to announce the launch of our North America Program, led by our new Program Coordinator, Kelly Matheson. Learn more about our vision to advance justice and protect human rights in the United States and Canada through partnerships, trainings and the Hub.
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