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50 years ago: Mixed views about civil rights but support for Selma demonstrators
By Andrew Kohut When civil rights activists led a bloody protest march in Selma, Ala., on March 7, 1965, that is credited with helping to assure passage of the Voting Rights Act that year, civil rights was a top issue … Continue reading
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Tagged Alabama, civil rights, Edmund Pettus Bridge, history, race, race relations, racism, Selma, United States
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Yes, Black America Fears the Police. Here’s Why.
By Nikole Hannah-Jones This story was co-published with Politico Magazine. Last July 4, my family and I went to Long Island to celebrate the holiday with a friend and her family. After eating some barbecue, a group of us decided … Continue reading
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Tagged african american, black, Ferguson, New York City, police, race, race relations, United States
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Darren Wilson testifies in front of grand jury
By Robert Patrick Ferguson police Officer Darren Wilson testified for almost four hours Tuesday in front of a St. Louis County grand jury investigating the Aug. 9 shooting of Michael Brown, a source with knowledge of the investigation said Wednesday. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferguson, investigation, Michael Brown, Michael Brown shooting, Missouri, race, shooting, St. Louis, United States
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How America’s Police Became an Army: The 1033 Program
By Taylor Wofford As many have noted, Ferguson, Missouri, currently looks like a war zone. And its police—kitted out with Marine-issue camouflage and military-grade body armor, toting short-barreled assault rifles, and rolling around in armored vehicles—are indistinguishable from soldiers. America … Continue reading
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Tagged Ferguson, guns, Mike Brown, Missouri, police, police state, St. Louis, U.S. Army, United States, weapons
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Choice
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Tagged inspiration, life, music, self-care, self-enlightenment
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Smile
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