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Daniel Prude. Young Black boy prayers on his knees on the ground at a makeshift memorial for Daniel Prude.

One Step at a Time, Rochester, New York Is Partly Defunding Its Police

The city council approved $100,000 for an independent investigation into Daniel Prude’s death and rescinded police funds in two other circumstances.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Sep 17, 2020 12:55PM EDT

Lovely Warren. Black woman with long dark hair wearing blue dress and black face mask.

Rochester Mayor Fires Police Chief Before He Retires

“We have a pervasive problem in the Rochester Police Department,” said Mayor Lovely Warren after the police-involved death of Daniel Prude, a naked Black man in mental distress.

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Sep 15, 2020 2:45PM EDT

Daniel-Prude-Memorial. Sign reading "Daniel Prude" surrounded by lit candles and flowers.

Rochester Police Chief, Top Brass Step Down After Daniel Prude's Death

Days after Prude’s horrific March death became public, the chief says he resigned out of “integrity.”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Sep 9, 2020 1:42PM EDT

Joseph-Prude. Black man with bald head, glasses wearing black Tee stands in front of reporter's mics.

Daniel Prude's Death by Rochester Police Called a 'Lynching'

Brother Joseph Prude asked during a press conference: “How are you sitting here with your knee in my brother’s damn back when he’s defenseless?”

N. Jamiyla Chisholm Sep 3, 2020 2:15PM EDT

Jaisaan Lovett. Young Black boy smiles while standing behind podium wearing navy graduation cap and gown with yellow sash

ICYMI: Black Valedictorian Denied Graduation Spotlight Gives Speech Anyway

Jaisaan Lovett is his school’s first Black valedictorian—but officials refused to let him speak at his graduation. So Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren gave him a bigger platform.

Kenrya Rankin Jul 6, 2018 10:21AM EDT

STUDY: Police Body Cameras in Danger of Being Used as 'Instruments of Injustice'

The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights examined body-worn camera policies in 50 municipalities. It was not impressed.

Kenrya Rankin Aug 3, 2016 10:42AM EDT