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An essay on power and the police

An essay on power and the police

08/06/2020

PBS News Hour

An essay on power and the police

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An essay on power and the police

The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis this past May sparked protests nationwide, and even across the globe, about racism and police brutality. But for many Black Americans, more frequent and mundane interactions cause a permanent sense of fear. In this essay, author Dawn Turner shares her humble opinion on why the incidents that don’t make headlines need to be examined, too.

08/06/2020

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