An Open Letter to My Asian-American Preschool Students
Even children can understand that fighting for justice must mean equality for everyone. By Sammi Wong (Photo: Christopher…
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In India, a Revolution of the Untouchables
Taking their cue from Black Lives Matter, members of a new generation of lower-caste Indians are poised to…
Police Brutality Lowers a Community’s Likelihood to Call 911
A new study is the first to show that communities don’t just feel less trust in police after…
Keith Lamont Scott and the Crime of Fleeing While Black
A new state Supreme Court decision may signal a path forward for Charlotte’s enraged protesters. By Jared Keller…
The Camera Lies—Even When Cops Wear It
New research suggests recordings of violent incidents don’t help to clarify whether a police officer’s use of force…
We Need Data to Re-Build Trust in Our Police Departments
Transparency will make it much easier to build better relations between officers and the communities they’re meant to…
The Work That Kills Us
For many activists, being a part of Black Lives Matter is essential to securing the rights—and lives—of black…
Can a Fresh Cup of Coffee Help Mend Police-Civilian Relations?
In New Orleans and around the world, a new initiative called Coffee With a Cop is encouraging greater…
When We Criminalize Students, It’s African-American Kids Who Suffer the Consequences
Zero-tolerance policies were intended to curb the war on drugs in the 1980s. More than 30 years later,…
‘Staten Island Will Not Forget My Father’: An Interview With Erica Garner
It’s been two years since Eric Garner was killed by police. We spoke with his daughter about her…