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Colin Powell: ‘I Was Shocked But Not That Surprised’ By Ferguson Report

Posted on March 8, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Jack Jenkins Former Secretary of State Colin Powell weighed in on America’s ongoing struggles with race on Sunday, saying he was “not that surprised” by reports of racism in local police departments and asking law enforcement officials to do … Continue reading →

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How America’s Police Became an Army: The 1033 Program

Posted on September 17, 2014 by The Soul Brother

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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