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Black Pasadena Police Officer Claims She Was Unfairly Relieved of Duty, Files Discrimination Lawsuit

The litigation stems from a February 20 incident where the officer stepped-in to de-escalate a heated exchange between a fellow officer and a suspect.
12/05/2023

Leroy Stover, Birmingham’s First Black Police Officer, Dies

Stover broke racial barriers in the Birmingham Police Department.
11/05/2023

Nashville Police Chief's Son, Accused In Shooting Of Two Police Officers, Found Dead

John Drake Jr., son of Chief John Drake Srwas found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound by law enforcement.
10/26/2023

How The Black And Missing Foundation Shines A Spotlight On Otherwise Ignored Missing Black People

The organization created by two powerful Black women is finding new tools to raise awareness.
10/04/2023

Nine Deputies Indicted For Death Of Black Memphis Jail Inmate

Gershun Freeman was “punched, kicked, and kneeled on his back” during an altercation with correction officers while in custody.
09/22/2023
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Michigan Police Prompt Outrage After Detaining a Black Child Taking Out Trash

The Lansing Police Department called the situation an “unfortunate case of ‘wrong place, wrong time.’”
08/12/2023

No Hate Crime Charges Brought As a Result of Montgomery Boat Brawl

Three people were instead charged with assault at the Alabama rumble at the river.
08/08/2023

Police In Texas Hold Black Family At Gunpoint In Traffic Stop, Admit 'Mistake' Was Made

‘Y'all put a gun on my son for no reason,’ a man says on police bodycam video.
08/01/2023

Investigators Reveal They Are ‘Unable To Verify’ Carlethia Russell’s Abduction Claim

Police are having difficulties finding the evidence that proves the 25-year-old Hoover, Ala., woman’s kidnapping story.
07/20/2023

Recap: A Chicago Story Of Black People, Jumping The Gun, And Keepin’ It Real Going Lethally Wrong

Opinion: The story of a mother defended by her son after she was attacked bears a closer look.
07/14/2023

Woman Charged With Robbing Slain Memphis Cop Who Spoke Out Against Cops In Tyre Nichols Case

Shuntae Daniels was arrested and charged with several felonies, but it is unclear if she was connected to the death of Sgt. Mark LeSure.
07/13/2023