Historians have struggled for years to figure out just how many black people were lynched.
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Trump signs order for police reform, doesn’t mention racism
The president and Republicans in Congress have been rushing to respond to the mass demonstrations against police brutality and racial prejudice that have raged for weeks in response to the deaths of black Americans.
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The Latest: Senate Republicans to propose policing changes in ‘Justice Act’
The latest on protests around the world against racism and police brutality. WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are proposing changes to police procedures and accountability with an enhanced use-of-force database, restrictions on chokeholds and new commissions to study law enforcement and race, according to a draft obtained by The Associated Press. The JUSTICE Act — Just […]
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Police detain armed militia members after man is shot at Albuquerque protest
The gunshots have set off a cascade of public outcry denouncing the unregulated militia’s presence and the shooting.
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Senate Republicans’ emerging police reforms would restrict chokeholds
Set to roll out Wednesday, the bill includes the creation of a national database of police use-of-force incidents. Democrats say the package doesn’t go far enough.
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The Latest: Seattle council bans police use of crowd control weapons
The latest on protests against racism and police brutality from around the world. SEATTLE — The Seattle City Council has voted unanimously to bar police from using tear gas, pepper spray and several other crowd control devices after officers repeatedly used them on mostly peaceful demonstrators protesting racism and police brutality. The 9-0 vote Monday […]
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Maine organizations taking a public stand against racism, injustice
Businesses and groups across the state have released statements decrying racism and in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Officials challenge Lafayette Square expulsion explanation
They disagree with the Trump administration’s claim that protesters were not moved to make way for his walk to the church for a photo op.
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‘Stop fighting!’ Atlanta sobriety test quickly turned deadly
Police video from the fatal shooting of a black man in Atlanta shows a largely peaceful encounter that lasts 40 minutes before spiraling into violence.
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Atlanta shooting, statues new focal points for protests
A makeshift memorial has been erected at a fast-food restaurant where a black man was fatally shot by a white Atlanta police officer.