A long and deep legacy of white supremacy has always arrested the development of US democracy. We either hit it head on, or it comes … Obama has failed victims of racism and police brutalityRead more
Racism
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Legalized Murder and the Politics of Terror
Police officers carry out random acts of legalized murder against poor people of color not because they are racist, although they may be, or even … Legalized Murder and the Politics of TerrorRead more
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Shooting Black Man on 4th of July
Protests against police brutality erupted across the United States over the weekend, with tens of thousands of people taking to the streets and blocking roads, … Shooting Black Man on 4th of JulyRead more
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‘War on Terror’ Blowback Hits Dallas
In response to the killing of five police officers and wounding of seven more in Dallas, Texas, Police Chief David O. Brown became the first … ‘War on Terror’ Blowback Hits DallasRead more
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Michael Brown’s Mom, on Alton Sterling and Philando Castile
St. Louis — I CRIED on Wednesday as I watched, like much of the country, the horrifying video images from Baton Rouge, La., showing a … Michael Brown’s Mom, on Alton Sterling and Philando CastileRead more
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Don’t Move
Two major news stories here in the U.S., both chilling, point out how readily U.S. authorities will murder people based on race and the slightest … Don’t MoveRead more
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The Second Amendment was never meant for black people
The National Rifle Association is often eager to jump into heated debates about guns. In case after case and lawsuit after lawsuit, they have rushed … The Second Amendment was never meant for black peopleRead more
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End State Violence Against Black Bodies
According to the Washington Post, 505 people been killed by police across the United States so far this year. African Americans — especially young Black … End State Violence Against Black BodiesRead more
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Reflections on White Rage and the Beauty of Black Truth
Perhaps it’s too easy. Indeed, it might even be considered a waste of valuable energy to respond to the childlike ventilations of Tomi Lahren. Oh … Reflections on White Rage and the Beauty of Black TruthRead more
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Lynching of Jasmine Abdullah
In Pasadena, California, Black Lives Matter organizer Jasmine Richards is facing four years in state prison after she was convicted of a rarely used statute … Lynching of Jasmine AbdullahRead more