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Atlanta Police Officers Who Tased HBCU Students Have Been Reinstated

Atlanta Police Officers Who Tased HBCU Students Have Been Reinstated

Rochester Police Suspended After Handcuffing and Pepper Spraying 9-Year-Old Girl

Rochester Police Suspended After Handcuffing and Pepper Spraying 9-Year-Old Girl

Jacob Blake Files Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Kenosha Officer Who Shot Him

2 Officers Involved in Jacob Blake Shooting Return to Work

Unarmed Black Man Killed by Texas Police During Mental Health Crisis

Unarmed Black Man Killed by Texas Police During Mental Health Crisis

A Reporter Asked Why Black Americans Are Being Killed By Police. Trump Responded 'So Are White People'

A Reporter Asked Why Black Americans Are Being Killed By Police. Trump Responded 'So Are White People'

These Black Legislators Went Out To Protest With Constituents…And Then They Got Pepper Sprayed

These Black Legislators Went Out To Protest With Constituents…And Then They Got Pepper Sprayed

Mother Of Atatiana Jefferson Dies Months After Her Daughter's Killing

Mother Of Atatiana Jefferson Dies Months After Her Daughter's Killing

Daniel Kaluuya Opens Up About His Own Run-Ins With Police Officers: 'It's Been Consistent'

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Daniel Kaluuya Opens Up About His Own Run-Ins With Police Officers: 'It's Been Consistent'

Texas Woman Who Says Police Officer Removed Her Tampon Set To Receive $205,000

Texas Woman Who Says Police Officer Removed Her Tampon Set To Receive $205,000

2 Louisiana Cops Fired Over Facebook Post Saying Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'Needs A Round'

2 Louisiana Cops Fired Over Facebook Post Saying Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 'Needs A Round'

DC Metro Police Under Fire After Officer Shoves, Tases Black Man

DC Metro Police Under Fire After Officer Shoves, Tases Black Man

Detroit Teen Shot In Stomach Following Altercation With Neighbor Over Loud Music

Philadelphia And St. Louis Police Departments Take Action Following Racist, Hateful Social Media Posts

Texas Woman Who Says Police Officer Removed Her Tampon Set To Receive $205,000

Brooklyn Teen Arrested, Charged After Being Cleared In Nearby Incident

White Police Officer Captured On Video Restraining Black Child By Placing ‘Bag’ Over His Head

White Police Officer Captured On Video Restraining Black Child By Placing ‘Bag’ Over His Head

Viral Video Shows Texas Man Misidentified By Police Deputy As Fugitive

Viral Video Shows Texas Man Misidentified By Police Deputy As Fugitive

Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 30 Years Sues Baltimore Police Department For Withholding Evidence Of His Innocence

Man Wrongfully Imprisoned For 30 Years Sues Baltimore Police Department For Withholding Evidence Of His Innocence

Police, Power, Policy, and Privilege vs. The People: We're All Charleena Lyles

Police, Power, Policy, and Privilege vs. The People: We're All Charleena Lyles

Two Detroit Officers Now Suspended After Mocking Black Woman Walking Home In Freezing Temperatures

Two Detroit Officers Now Suspended After Mocking Black Woman Walking Home In Freezing Temperatures