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COVID 19: Why are Black Americans lagging in vaccination rates? | USA TODAY 1

Less than a quarter of Black Americans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to CDC data from mid-July. RELATED: Health experts said the life […]

‘Cover-Up’: Family Of Black Man Killed By Police Say They’re Hiding Video | The Beat With Ari Melber

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April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 63 comments

Just one day after former officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty of murdering George Floyd, Andrew Brown Jr. was shot and killed by police. […]

Joy: I Spend Lots Of Time Speaking To Mothers Grieving Kids Lost To Police | The ReidOut | MSNBC

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April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 41 comments

Joy talks about her experience speaking with grieving mothers who have lost their children to police killings: “I've spent a lot of my time […]

‘It’s No Time To Rest’: Grieving Mothers Demand Policing Reforms | The ReidOut | MSNBC

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April 24, 2021April 24, 2021 29 comments

Gwen Carr, Eric Garner’s mother, shares her thoughts on the Chauvin verdict, saying she was elated by the news. Carr is also saying to […]

How The Prosecution Of Derek Chauvin Was ‘Unique From The Start’ | The ReidOut | MSNBC

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April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 28 comments

Joy explains how the prosecution of Derek Chauvin ‘will surely be studied, analyzed, and emulated for decades to come.’ Aired on 04/23/2021. » Subscribe […]

Rep. Ted Lieu: ‘We’re Seeing The Political Awakening Of Asian-American Community’ | Deadline | MSNBC

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April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 59 comments

Congressman Ted Lieu (D-CA) reacts to the Senate passing the anti-Asian hate crimes bill and discusses why he has hope for more progress under […]

HBCU Launches Its Own Police Academy Aimed At Changing Police Culture From Within | The Last Word

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April 23, 2021April 23, 2021 24 comments

Lincoln University became the first historically Black college and university to create its own police academy that focuses on community-based policing. Lincoln University Police […]

Though Often Used To Justify Shootings, Not All Threats To Police Are Met With Bullets

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April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 71 comments

Rachel Maddow reads the description of the actions of one pro-Trump rioter at the U.S. Capitol who not only literally threatened police but physically […]