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October 26, 2014

The Targeting of Young Blacks By Law Enforcement: Ben Jealous in Conversation With Jamelle Bouie

Harold Meyerson / Jamelle Bouie The American Prospect

What will it take to reshape America’s police departments, and curtail the unprompted police killings that beset us still?

June 3, 2014

Albuquerque Campaign Against Police Violence Intensifies at Chaotic Protest

Rory Carroll in Los Angeles theguardian.com

City's police have shot dead 25 people since 2010; activists occupy mayor's office to demand police reform.

September 17, 2013

Jonathan Ferrell, Former Football Player, Killed By Police for Seeking Help After Car Wreck

Dave Zirin Edge of Sports

Being stopped by police for DWB (Driving While Black) is outrage enough. Being killed by police for SHWB (Seeking Help While Black) demands a response.

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