/news/tags/freedom-bloc Freedom BLOC en-US Copyright Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:41:25 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-11-09/akron-mayor-dan-horrigan-police-union-and-jayland-walkers-family-react-to-passage-of-issue-10 Issue 10, which was approved by voters in this week's elections, amends the city charter to create a civilian police oversight board in Akron. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:41:25 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-11-09/akron-mayor-dan-horrigan-police-union-and-jayland-walkers-family-react-to-passage-of-issue-10 Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-10-10/akron-organizers-march-for-jayland-walker-promote-civilian-review-board-charter-amendment A group of about 150 people marched across the north side of downtown Akron Monday calling for justice for Jayland Walker, an unarmed Black man fatally shot by Akron Police in June. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 22:00:07 GMT /news/community/2022-10-10/akron-organizers-march-for-jayland-walker-promote-civilian-review-board-charter-amendment Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-09-27/akron-activists-arent-satisfied-with-civilian-police-review-board-approved-by-city-council Leaders of Freedom BLOC and the Akron chapter of the NAACP are encouraging people to vote for a charter amendment on the ballot in November instead. They say the review board, proposed by Mayor Dan Horrigan, is only a temporary solution. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:16:33 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-09-27/akron-activists-arent-satisfied-with-civilian-police-review-board-approved-by-city-council Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-09-19/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-two-different-civilian-review-police-boards-proposed-in-akron There are two different plans for a civilian oversight board that would monitor complaints against the Akron Police. One is a charter amendment going before voters in November, and the other is legislation approved by city council. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 22:10:58 GMT /news/community/2022-09-19/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-two-different-civilian-review-police-boards-proposed-in-akron Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-09-06/akron-naacp-freedom-bloc-provide-more-details-on-civilian-police-review-board-charter-amendment The move comes a day after advocacy groups held a press conference to discuss the proposed charter amendment. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 21:32:54 GMT /news/community/2022-09-06/akron-naacp-freedom-bloc-provide-more-details-on-civilian-police-review-board-charter-amendment Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-08-31/akron-weighs-2-competing-proposals-for-a-civilian-police-review-board-heres-what-you-need-to-know A citizen-led petition to get a civilian review board on the November ballot is being reviewed, just as Mayor Dan Horrigan plans to propose a different structure to city council in the coming weeks. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:21:53 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-08-31/akron-weighs-2-competing-proposals-for-a-civilian-police-review-board-heres-what-you-need-to-know Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-08-30/jayland-walker-family-attorney-calls-for-transparency-from-akron-officials-police The legal team spoke to members of the media Tuesday in response to new bodycam footage obtained by the Akron Beacon Journal that shows officers reportedly turning off their microphones after the shooting. Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:16:16 GMT /news/community/2022-08-30/jayland-walker-family-attorney-calls-for-transparency-from-akron-officials-police Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-08-24/activists-deliver-petition-to-akron-police-calling-for-reform-accountability Dozens of activists marched down High Street to deliver a petition calling for reform and accountability to the police headquarters. The petition, created by Freedom BLOC and Color For Change, received 58,000 signatures nationwide, according to Freedom BLOC. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:11:16 GMT /news/community/2022-08-24/activists-deliver-petition-to-akron-police-calling-for-reform-accountability Anna Huntsman /news/community/2022-08-22/jayland-walker-week-of-action-in-akron-will-encourage-political-action-push-for-police-reform Freedom BLOC plans a week of events focused on social justice, housing and police accountability. There will also be tributes to Walker and other victims of police shootings. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/community/2022-08-22/jayland-walker-week-of-action-in-akron-will-encourage-political-action-push-for-police-reform Anna Huntsman /news/government-politics/2022-07-07/akron-community-leaders-lash-out-at-akron-p-d-on-aggressive-force-at-peaceful-walker-protests Several organizations have crafted a list of demands, including asking police to stop using tear gas and rubber bullets. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 21:36:09 GMT /news/government-politics/2022-07-07/akron-community-leaders-lash-out-at-akron-p-d-on-aggressive-force-at-peaceful-walker-protests Anna Huntsman