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Tampa Police Accused of Targeting Black Cyclists

Posted on April 20, 2015 by The Soul Brother

By Marisa Taylor Police in Tampa, Florida are disproportionately targeting bicyclists in black neighborhoods where officers allegedly issue an excessive number of bicycle tickets for mostly minor infractions, according to an investigation by the Tampa Bay Times. The police have … Continue reading →

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The News Media’s Public Disservice in Boston

Posted on April 22, 2013 by The Soul Brother

By Sally Kohn In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, witnesses described the chaos at the finish line, where thousands of bystanders fled away from the blasts as first responders did the opposite—running toward the smoke and destruction with … Continue reading →

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More Portland police stops for African-Americans

Posted on June 19, 2010 by The Soul Brother

No-duh! This is an occupational hazard nationally, Driving While Black. However, based on the population breakdown the ratio of stops are suspect. The African-American community in Portland must make themselves involved in the training and re-training of officers from a … Continue reading →

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