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Video Shows Wisconsin Police Shooting Black Man In The Back
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Video Shows Wisconsin Police Shooting Black Man In The Back

Jacob Blake, 29, is reportedly in serious condition after being shot multiple times by police in front of witnesses, including his children.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 24, 2020
Police Held Black Teens At Gunpoint After They Were Chased By Man With Knife
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Police Held Black Teens At Gunpoint After They Were Chased By Man With Knife

The three Black teenagers were being chased by a man with a knife when police were called, only for officers to turn on them instead.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 11, 2020
2 Georgia Police On Leave After Shooting At 5 Children
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2 Georgia Police On Leave After Shooting At 5 Children

The children, ages 9, 12, 14, 15 and 16, were in a car headed back home from a local Walmart when they encountered the police officers.
By Breanna Edwards · Aug 10, 2020
Police-Involved Shooting Leads To Unrest In Chicago
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Police-Involved Shooting Leads To Unrest In Chicago

Authorities allege that social media was used to encourage looting in Chicago's downtown area after a 20-year-old was shot by police.
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 10, 2020
Aurora Police Apologize After Drawing Guns On Black Woman, Minors
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Aurora Police Apologize After Drawing Guns On Black Woman, Minors

The Aurora Police Department says the traumatizing event was a "mix-up."
By Tanya A. Christian · Aug 5, 2020
Austin Man Fatally Shot At BLM Protest While Protecting Fiancée
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Austin Man Fatally Shot At BLM Protest While Protecting Fiancée

Witnesses say Garrett Foster did not want trouble. He simply wanted to protest injustice.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 27, 2020
New Poll Shows Protests Triggered By Death Of George Floyd Are Swaying Public Opinion On Racial Inequity
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New Poll Shows Protests Triggered By Death Of George Floyd Are Swaying Public Opinion On Racial Inequity

The majority of American voters now believe that America has a race problem.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 21, 2020
11 John Lewis Quotes We Could All Learn And Grow From
News · Politics

11 John Lewis Quotes We Could All Learn And Grow From

"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic." —John Lewis
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 20, 2020
A Reporter Asked Why Black Americans Are Being Killed By Police. Trump Responded 'So Are White People'
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A Reporter Asked Why Black Americans Are Being Killed By Police. Trump Responded 'So Are White People'

Data has shown that Black people are more likely to be killed by police, even as they are more likely to be unarmed.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 15, 2020
California City Moves To Strip Cops Of Traffic Duties
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California City Moves To Strip Cops Of Traffic Duties

Berkeley wants to re-imagine policing and make traffic stops the responsibility of a newly formed department.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 14, 2020
Amy Cooper Charged With Filing False Report On Christian Cooper Following Central Park Incident
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Amy Cooper Charged With Filing False Report On Christian Cooper Following Central Park Incident

Amy Cooper will have her day in court for filing a false police report on bird-watcher Christian Cooper after he asked her to leash her dog.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 7, 2020
Miami-Dade Cop Captured On Camera Punching Black Woman In The Face
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Miami-Dade Cop Captured On Camera Punching Black Woman In The Face

The officer has since been relieved of duty even as the Miami-Dade police director called for an investigation into the use of force.
By Breanna Edwards · Jul 2, 2020
Armed Black Men Show Up To Hearing On Confederate Statues To Protect Black Women
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Armed Black Men Show Up To Hearing On Confederate Statues To Protect Black Women

As racial tensions continue to rise, a group of Black men from Sleep Is for the Rich Gun Club are vowing to protect Black women.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 2, 2020
Appeals Court Reinstates $38 Million Verdict In Korryn Gaines Case
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Appeals Court Reinstates $38 Million Verdict In Korryn Gaines Case

More than a year after a Maryland judge ruled to overturn a jury decision, Korryn Gaines's family receives a victory.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 2, 2020
Authorities In Denmark Refuse To Consider Killing Of Black Man By White Supremacists A Hate Crime  
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Authorities In Denmark Refuse To Consider Killing Of Black Man By White Supremacists A Hate Crime  

Danish authorities say Phillip Mbuji Johansen's homicide has nothing to do with race.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jul 1, 2020
Why Billy Porter Is A National Treasure
Cover Stories · Entertainment

Why Billy Porter Is A National Treasure

At every stage of his nearly 30-year career, Emmy Award winner Billy Porter has challenged norms and bucked trends by showing up and unapologetically showing out as himself. Tre’Vell Anderson catches up with the man and the myth at a critical moment in our nation’s history.
By Tre’vell Anderson · Jun 30, 2020
Decision To Remove Confederate Emblem From State Flag Brings Range Of Emotions For Black Mississippians
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Decision To Remove Confederate Emblem From State Flag Brings Range Of Emotions For Black Mississippians

For years, Black Mississippians have protested for the removal of the Confederate emblem from its flag. On Sunday their shouts were met with change.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jun 29, 2020
Miami Officer Charged For Tasing, Kneeling On Black Woman's Neck Outside Miami Club
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Miami Officer Charged For Tasing, Kneeling On Black Woman's Neck Outside Miami Club

Jordy Yanes Martel now faces two felony counts of official misconduct and four counts of misdemeanor battery.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jun 29, 2020
‘Black Lives Matter' To Be Painted Right Outside Trump Tower
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‘Black Lives Matter' To Be Painted Right Outside Trump Tower

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is giving Fifth Avenue a timely update.
By Tanya A. Christian · Jun 26, 2020

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