police brutality
Baltimore residents push for change after mistrial in Freddie Gray killing
December 18, 2015A mistrial was declared in the trial of Baltimore police officer, William Porter, who was charged in connection with Gray's death.
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Justice demanded for Mario Woods, victim of San Francisco police
December 17, 2015"He was not committing a dangerous act. We're tired of the SFPD killing black people."
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Chicago activists see “window of opportunity” to push for police reform
December 11, 2015The number of demonstrators has grown steadily since the release of the video of Laquan McDonald's murder. Organizers are hoping they will soon reach a critical mass.
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San Francisco residents demand police chief’s resignation over Mario Woods shooting
December 11, 2015Chants such as "Our community is under attack. What do we do? Stand up fight back" rang out in front of City Hall.
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Jury finds Oklahoma cop guilty of assaults on 13 black women
December 11, 2015One victim highlighted the dilemma she faced after the assault: "What am I going to do? Call the cops? He was a cop."
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