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A Black man wearing a white T-shirt that says "Tamir Rice Only" in black ink speaks at a protest

Tamir Rice's Mom Wants to Know Why Another Ohio PD Hired the Troubled Cop Who Killed Her Son (Updated)

Timothy Loehmann, the former Cleveland police officer who fatally shot 12-year-old Tamir Rice in 2014, was offered a new police job at another Ohio department. Rice’s mother, Samaria, is demanding answers.

Bakari Kitwana Oct 10, 2018 4:33PM EDT

Black boy in navy-grey hoodie in front of brown tables and chairs and wall

Cleveland PD Fires Timothy Loehmann—But Not for Killing Tamir Rice

His partner Frank Garmback received a 10-day suspension for actions related to Rice’s killing.

Sameer Rao May 30, 2017 3:09PM EDT

Illustration reads "The Talk" and shows Black boy with American flag on his shoulders, the names of people killed by police written on the stripes

'The Talk' Explores How Parents of Color Discuss Race and Policing With Their Children

The documentary premieres on PBS on February 20.

Kenrya Rankin Feb 20, 2017 3:32PM EST

Text says: Prosecutors (also called district attorneys) can hold police accountable and end police violence. But they are not doing their job.

New #VotingWhileBlack Video Highlights Importance of Local Prosecutor Elections

“The most powerful person is always the prosecutor, because he’s the only one that can put you in jail.”

Kenrya Rankin Oct 20, 2016 4:15PM EDT

Leslie Jones in black jacket with white shirt against dark gray background; Teyana Taylor in grey dress against white background

Leslie Jones, Teyana Taylor Stand For Reproductive Justice at Cleveland Concert

New Voices for Reproductive Justice will present All Access 2016 this Saturday as part of its efforts to mobilize women of color in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Sameer Rao Sep 7, 2016 12:10PM EDT

Tamir Rice, 12, was killed by Cleveland Police Department officer Timothy Loehmann.

Smithsonian Wants to Preserve Gazebo Where Tamir Rice Was Killed

It’s unclear if the structure would stay in its current place or be relocated.

Sameer Rao May 4, 2016 11:26AM EDT