People of color
Coverage of People of color in the Nexus archive.
- Family of man shot in back by Colorado Springs officer files lawsuit against department
The family of Alex Martinez-Sarmiento, a 26-year-old shot and killed by a Colorado Springs police officer in July, filed a lawsuit against the department. The officer shot Martinez-Sarmiento in the back after he ran away while hands raised, despite no rifle being found; the district attorney ruled the shooting justified based on video showing him reaching for his waistband.
- City Council to Discuss Removing Former Mayor’s Picture From City Hall
The Pasadena City Council will consider removing a former mayor's picture from City Hall due to their promotion of housing covenants that barred Black residents and people of color. A 1917 court ruling declared these covenants unconstitutional.
- The affordability crisis is getting worse in Ohio and the U.S., but it’s not new
A Brookings Institution analysis reveals that over 40% of Ohio households, including 73% of single-parent households, cannot afford basic expenses like housing, food, and childcare. The affordability crisis, which predates recent inflation, disproportionately affects people of color, with 54.2% of Ohio families of color struggling to meet costs in 2024.