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Kenrya Rankin  Mar 21, 2017 2:02PM EDT

Leaked: Disciplinary Record for Cop Who Killed Eric Garner

ThinkProgress obtained Daniel Pantaleo’s record from an anonymous source at the New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board.
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Sameer Rao  Feb 3, 2017 11:20AM EST

5 Years After Ramarley Graham's Death, Supporters Still Demand Justice from NYPD

Hundreds of protesters called on Mayor Bill de Blasio to fire Richard Haste, the NYPD officer who fatally shot Graham in 2012.
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Sameer Rao  Dec 6, 2016 12:01PM EST

Shaun King Launches 'Injustice Boycott' Against State Violence

The New York Daily News columnist launched the first phase of the boycott in San Francsco, New York City and Standing Rock.
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Sameer Rao  Oct 25, 2016 11:10AM EDT

DOJ Replaces Team Investigating Eric Garner's Killing

The federal civil rights investigation into Garner’s killing by NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo was apparently slowed down by disputes between FBI investigators and Justice Department prosecutors over whether or not to bring charges against the involved officers. 
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Sameer Rao  Sep 13, 2016 12:49PM EDT

Cop Who Killed Eric Garner Has Received Several Raises

Daughter Erica Garner tweeted: “This seems like movies.”
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Sameer Rao  Aug 29, 2016 10:08AM EDT

Beyoncé Honors Mothers of the Movement, Crushes 'Lemonade' Hits at MTV Video Music Awards

Plus, Rihanna took home the Video Vanguard Award, Kanye West spoke (a lot) and more from the VMAs. 
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Kenrya Rankin  Aug 10, 2016 4:07PM EDT

Filmmakers Demand DOJ Investigate Arrests of People Who Record Police Violence

More than 40 documentarians—including the minds behind “Chisholm ‘72: Unbought and Unbossed” and “Black Panthers: Vanguard of a Revolution”—say that citizen journalists have the #RightToRecord and Black lives matter.
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Akiba Solomon  Aug 9, 2016 4:09PM EDT

Q&A: Marc Lamont Hill on Michael Brown, Imperfect Victims and Getting Past Survival Mode

Two years after the Michael Brown was shot to death by Ferguson officer Darren Wilson, the TV host, professor and writer Marc Lamont Hill shares why he dedicated his latest book, “Nobody,” to the 18-year-old, what’s changed in Ferguson and why we need to reframe how we see Black women’s encounters with police.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jul 27, 2016 7:43AM EDT

Mothers of the Movement Say Hillary Clinton is Unafraid to #SayTheirNames

Nine women—the mothers of Sandra Bland, Trayvon Martin and more—took to the stage at the DNC to endorse the candidate they feel cares the most about Black lives.
People march on Hollywood Boulevard in protest of the decision in New York not to indict a police officer involved in the chokehold death of Eric Garner on December 6, 2014, in Los Angeles.
Yessenia Funes  Jul 21, 2016 10:38AM EDT

READ: Police Brutality is a Part of the Environmental Justice Fight

This CityLab piece shows just how the environmental injustices Black people face exacerbate the severity of police violence.
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Kenrya Rankin  Jul 15, 2016 11:58AM EDT

How Erica Garner Inspired the #LoudBlackGirls Hashtag

Feminista Jones: “Few voices are as systematically silenced as Black women’s.”
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Sameer Rao  Jul 11, 2016 10:02AM EDT

Eric Garner's Family, Group of Rappers Tackle Police Brutality In Separate Songs Both Titled "I Can't Breathe"

One song comes from Eric Garner’s family, while another features a mix of artists including Talib Kweli and KRS-One.
Sameer Rao  Apr 25, 2016 2:59PM EDT

Beyoncé Spills Some 'Lemonade,' Stops The World

Fans can now access both the visual and audio album via iTunes and Tidal. 
Kenrya Rankin  Mar 29, 2016 11:56AM EDT

Watch This Group Update Hollywood Walk of Fame With Names of People Killed by Police

Indecline gives Tamir Rice, Aiyana Stanley-Jones and more the star treatment and declares that #BlackLivesMatter.
Sameer Rao  Feb 23, 2016 2:07PM EST

Vincent Chin's Niece Says Uncle 'Has Far More in Common With Akai Gurley Than Peter Liang'

Annie Tan responds to claims connecting her uncle’s tragedy to the conviction of fomer NYPD Officer Peter Liang.
Sameer Rao  Feb 4, 2016 1:01PM EST

#TBT: Today Marks 17 Years Since NYPD Officers Killed Amadou Diallo

His family is still fighting against police violence. 
Sameer Rao  Dec 15, 2015 4:22PM EST

Kendrick Lamar's Reaction to Police Brutality: 'Rage Is The Perfect Word for It'

In XXL’s latest issue,  the superstar speaks candidly about his own experiences with state violence. 
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 2, 2015 3:34PM EDT

NYPD Pledges to Track and Report Every Time Officers Use Force

Inspector General report says NYPD falls down on tracking force, deescalating situations and disciplining officers who use excessive force.
Kenrya Rankin  Aug 19, 2015 2:13PM EDT

#LastWords Project Chronicles Last Words of Unarmed Black Men and Boys

Shirin Barghi’s #LastWords project chronicles the final words of unarmed black men and boys.
Kenrya Rankin  Aug 13, 2015 4:28PM EDT

California Bans Grand Juries for Police-Involved Murders

California passes a law that puts the decision to charge officers for killing civilians solely in the hands of prosecutors.