Fatal police encounters surged last year to their highest level in over a decade, according to newly released data.
The increase comes at a time when momentum for police reform has faded, five years after George Floyd’s murder in 2020. Meanwhile, President Trump has rolled back initiatives aimed at curbing police misconduct.
Since 2019, overdose deaths among Black and Hispanic residents in Mecklenburg County have surged by 200%, a stark contrast to the 14% rise observed among White residents.
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From July to December 2024, Oak Park police conducted 168 pedestrian stops, with Black men making up the majority, according to police data. This trend mirrors the previous...
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As the nation observes a tumultuous Black History Month, the economic conditions of Black Americans have significantly improved over the past few decades. However, they still fall far...
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Americans are adjusting their shopping behaviors, with some even abandoning their preferred stores in response to corporations aligning their policies with the Trump administration, according to an exclusive...
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Between 1868 and 1893, at least 87 Black men were elected to serve in the Arkansas General Assembly. This political shift was driven by Reconstruction policies and amendments...
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