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Ohio Police Officer Acquitted in Killing of Pregnant Black Mother Ta’Kiya Young
Sean Walton, an attorney for the Young family, called the outcome “an American tragedy.”
Trump Admin Seeks 1-Day Sentence for Cop Convicted in Killing of Breonna Taylor
The Trump administration is effectively seeking impunity for the police in the killing that sparked nationwide protest.
Trump’s DOJ Shuts Down Police Reform Cases Sparked by Floyd, Taylor Deaths
In response, a new campaign launched by civil rights advocates targets seven states with histories of police misconduct.
3 Memphis Cops Acquitted on State Charges of Murdering Tyre Nichols
The brutal beating of the 29-year-old during a traffic stop was caught on video, provoking widespread outrage.
Trial Begins for Three Former Memphis Cops Accused of Killing Tyre Nichols
The 29-year-old Black father died in 2023, after a brutal beating during a traffic stop in Tennessee.
10 Years Ago, Baltimore Cops Killed Freddie Gray. Here’s How the City Rose Up.
Organizers, journalists, students, and others involved in the uprising reflect on its impact and where things stand now.
Report: US Police Killed Someone Every 6.5 Hours on Average in 2024
Police killings hit a record high last year, with Black and Indigenous people disproportionately targeted.
Amid Reactionary Backlash, We Must Reinvigorate Our Movement for Racial Justice
Coalition building with an anti-racist and class-conscious framework can rejuvenate our movements.
“An Imagination Party”: How My Toddler Fuels My Vision for Liberation
In cataclysmic moments, what can we learn from the free imaginings of children?
Response to NYPD Subway Shooting Shows Deep Black and Palestinian Solidarity
For NYC organizers, the struggles against police violence at home and occupation abroad are inherently intertwined.