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DOJ says Louisville police had pattern of violating rights
The report said Louisville Police “discriminate against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants.
1 year ago
Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes
Advanced Placement African American Studies courses will be expanded to 26 schools in New Jersey next year.
1 year ago
Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral
The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.
1 year ago
It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration
Here are three things to know about Black History Month.
1 year ago
Police statements tell the first version of an incident. Then video footage comes out
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.
1 year ago
7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death
Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.
1 year ago
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.
Air Date: November 22, 2022
Listen 24:443 former Sharon Hill police officers plead guilty in deadly shooting of Fanta Bility
The three former Sharon Hill police officers charged with firing shots that killed 8-year-old Fanta Bility have pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment.
2 years ago
Requested by City Council, the PPD audit by the Controller’s Office also includes recommendations for progress.
2 years ago
Ex-cop Lane gets 3 years in plea deal for aiding Floyd death
A former officer who pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd was sentenced Wednesday to three years.
2 years ago
Ex-Philly police officer on trial for murder of Dennis Plowden Jr.
Prosecutors said that former Officer Eric Ruch Jr. shot and killed Dennis Plowden Jr. less than six seconds after arriving on the scene, even as other officers held their fire
2 years ago
Officers won’t face any charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting
A specially appointed prosecutor said he believes Officer Garrett Rolfe, who shot and killed Brooks, acted appropriately.
2 years ago
Former Louisville cop pleads guilty in Breonna Taylor case
A former Louisville police detective who helped write the warrant that led to the deadly police raid at Breonna Taylor's apartment has pleaded guilty to a federal conspiracy.
2 years ago
HBCUs are back in the spotlight for Black students and their families
Some historically Black colleges and universities have seen increases in application and enrollment numbers after years of decline.
2 years ago
Feds charge 4 police officers in fatal Breonna Taylor raid
Federal charges against former officers Joshua Jaynes, Brett Hankison and Kelly Goodlett, along with Sgt. Kyle Meany were announced by U.S. Attorney Merrick Garland.
2 years ago