police brutality
Sandra Bland's Family Is Still Fighting for the Complete Truth
“You just have to dig very deep inside and make the decision to not be silenced.”
By Lucy Diavolo
Kerby Jean-Raymond Has a Powerful Response to Criticism of His “Stop Calling 911 on the Culture” Shirt
"As a black designer, I’m expected to be a martyr for my works."
By Mekita Rivas
This NFL Cheerleader Took a Knee Against Police Brutality
She joins the many other athletes participating in peaceful protest against racial injustice.
By Elly Belle
A Cop Brutally Beat a Black Teenager on the Job. Now He's Been Indicted for Assault
An attorney for the teen had criticized the officer's entire department.
By Jewel Wicker
A Cop Allegedly Tackled a 14-Year-Old Black Girl in North Carolina, and Her Community Is Outraged
“Race is at the core of this.”
By Kaylen Ralph
Cops Pepper-Sprayed a Black Teen Who Was Allegedly Skipping School
“You don’t get to treat black people like that."
By Jewel Wicker
A Cop Is Being Investigated for Kicking a Pepper-Sprayed Teen
“The family wants justice."
By Christianna Silva
The Off-Duty Cop Who Tased an 11-Year-Old Blamed the Black Community for Food Deserts
Body cam footage captured him saying, "This is why there's no grocery stores in the black community."
By Lucy Diavolo
People Are Protesting Colin Kaepernick's Nike Ad by Burning Sneakers They Already Bought
"You burning your Nike gear costs Nike nothing, & gives them free advertising."
By Amira Rasool
Serena Williams Says Everyone Should Be Grateful to Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid for Their Protests Against Police Brutality
"They use their platform in ways that is really unfathomable."
By De Elizabeth
An 11-Year-Old Was Tased in the Back by an Off-Duty Cop
"I fell and I was shaking and I couldn't really breathe."
By Jameelah Nasheed
Chikesia Clemons Found Guilty After Violent Waffle House Arrest
Police wrestled Clemons to the ground, exposing her and pinning her.
By Caitlin Wolper
A Bike-Riding Teen Was Struck by a Sacramento Police Cruiser During a Chase
The teen has been charged with resisting arrest.
By Meagan Fredette
Chicago Police Released the Body-Cam Footage From Fatal Shooting
Four protesters were arrested over the weekend following the killing of Harith Augustus.
By De Elizabeth and Lucy Diavolo
4 Black Boys Were Detained at a Park After a 911 Caller Claimed They Had Weapons
None were found.
By Jewel Wicker
The Cop Who Killed Antwon Rose Has Been Charged
Michael Rosfeld is already out on bail following criminal homicide charges.
By Lucy Diavolo
A 13-Year-Old Carrying a Toy Gun Was Shot and Killed by Police
The Supreme Court just denied the officer's appeal.
By Kaylen Ralph
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15 Powerful Photos From Tamir Rice Protests Through the Years
Images from protests after Tamir's killing are a reminder that black lives will always matter.
By Lauren Rearick
Antwon Rose Wrote a Poem About Police Brutality 2 Years Before He Was Killed by Police
"I see mothers bury their sons. I want my mom to never feel that pain."
By De Elizabeth