police shootings
Black teenager shot by white cop: The play ‘Scraps’ for home viewing
June 9, 2020In a provocative mash-up of poetry, realism, and expressionism, Scraps boldly chronicles how the family and friends of a black teenager shot by a white police officer struggle to cope in the aftermath.
Read moreChicago aldermen lock out the people and call the cops
February 26, 2019No Cop Academy organizers led a direct action Monday morning, descending upon three different aldermanic offices throughout the city.
Read moreChicago cop gets only 81 months for murder of Laquan McDonald
January 22, 2019"They gave Jason Van Dyke a slap on the wrist for murdering my baby!"
Read moreKilling of Jemel Roberson challenges ‘good guy with gun’ myths
November 27, 2018Outrage over the death of an African-American security guard has sparked discussions around the perils of gun ownership.
Read more‘The Hate U Give,’ a moving portrayal of Black duality
October 15, 2018The film delivers a decisive and clear message about societal injustices and police brutality, while also packaging it in a way that isn’t too preachy.
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