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The changes come days after the release of police body-camera footage showing the death of Najee Seabrooks, a local activist who was in mental distress when cops killed him.

A newly released video shows that Virginia mental hospital workers and sheriff's deputies pinned Irvo Otieno to the ground until he was motionless and limp.

The settlement with the group of 20 activists, organizers, and West Philly residents also includes a pledge to demilitarize the police.

The city's agreement with the group of 20 activists and residents also includes a half-million award to the Bread & Roses Community Fund.

Nichols' family attorney Ben Crump says letting Smith retire was a cowardly move to avoid consequences.

The 31-year-old Paterson violence intervention advocate was experiencing a mental health episode during a fatal encounter with police on March 3.

With guns drawn, police are seen negotiating with Seabrooks. At times the 31-year-old Black man can be heard both complying and threatening to harm himself and officers.

Community members in Paterson have called for police to suspend the involved officers without pay, effective immediately.

The report said Louisville Police “discriminate against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants.

Advanced Placement African American Studies courses will be expanded to 26 schools in New Jersey next year.

The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.

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In the days since Tennessee officials released video footage of Memphis police officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols, law enforcement has faced a new wave of criticism.

Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.

While some older Black Philadelphians are calling for stop and frisk in Philadelphia, many young Black men in the city are terrified by the possibility.