racial profiling
Racial profiling in law enforcement is a deep-rooted issue with far-reaching ramifications; voice your take on 'broken-windows' policing and controversies surrounding race and crime.
Letter from the people
This is a letter to the ones who keep letting things like this happen. I'm not trying to preach, and please don't think I am rapping. I'm just tapping into your mentals to make you aware. Because it seems like the government officials don't even care. Too many lives lost at the stake of the ones who were sworn to protect us. Instead the murder our sisters brothers like they want to eradicate us. I'm not saying they are all bad, this is for the ones who are. I don't see how you have it in you to kill a little boy who isn't even armed. A man trying to get to his car, or tavon Martin trying to get home out of the dark. So many lives lost from unpunished crimes by law.
By Lola Williams6 years ago in Criminal
Black People Ask: Can You Hear Us Now?
The viral video of a white, solidly middle-class, University of Utah Hospital Head Nurse, one Alex Wubbels, being manhandled and thrown into the back of a police car because she refused to comply with a Salt Lake City cop’s unlawful order is only the latest confirmation of black peoples’ centuries-long complaints of police brutality.
By HERBERT DYER6 years ago in Criminal
That time my door was kicked in
Hey, On January, 3rd 2010 someone kicked in my front door had for what? I have no idea. Me and the wife was had just went to bed around 3 ish in the morning, kids were sleep in the room at the top of the steps. “BOOM” then I heard a voice yelling “HELLO” as I jumped out of bed and headed downstairs. The front door was on the floor, I’m inspecting all areas downstairs and in the basement to make sure the assailant wasn’t still in the house. I go to the front door and someone yells “HE WENT THAT WAY” as if I was going to give chase with no way to protect myself. Shit! I was just happy it wasn’t as bad as it could’ve been, because that shit could’ve went left. So I leaned the door up against the door way so that people who’d walk pass wouldn’t just be able to look right in. The cops arrive, SMH I hear them yelling “Philadelphia Police” I go to move the door and it’s six police officers in a line with guns drawn, at this point I’m scared to death.. My heart’s racing, I’m sweating and I can’t breath. The police burst in the house pushing me on the wall gun to my back and I’m like were the ones who called you about what just happened. The officer replied “Do you live here?” I look at him with a look of disgust, the kids on the steps crying watching what was going on in the living room directly in front of them, my wife crying like “WE CALLED YALL” Offficer replies “I need some I.D”
By Phillip Graham6 years ago in Criminal
Hate Crimes
So let's look at what a hate crime is. Hate crimes are crimes, typically involving violence, that is motivated by prejudice on the basis of race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Actions that are done to someone for the same reasons as hate crimes but aren't criminal in nature are just called "bias incidents." There are laws that try to help deter hate crimes, these laws also help bring justice in the cases. They began with the Civil Rights Act of 1871. September 21, 1993 the Hate Crimes Sentencing Enhancement Act was passed.
By Lena Bailey6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Who Punches a Cop in the Face and Runs?
The life you save may be your own if you want your life. Surprisingly, a Pennsylvania man tested the men in police uniforms by taunting and running away from them. While (of course) the footage failed to convey the beginning of the incident, it is a relief that this scene did not end with gunshots between the alleged perpetrator or the cops. In the video, the man is seen “squaring up” with cops after the policeman allegedly cold-cocked the man in the face. Supposedly, the man received the taser treatment. From Eric Garner to Tamir Rice to Michael Brown to Freddie Gray and so many others, the black man seems to be a target in the United States. However, if it is true that the unidentified man, black, white, red, brown, or yellow should have met the cold hand of justice from the start with an arrest.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Criminal
Skin Color Is NOT "Reasonable Suspicion"
Racism has turned the world upside down. For years African Americans have been targets of violence and oppression simply because of the color of their skin. The world has seemingly turned a blind eye to it, as racism is still a broad subject matter today. Despite the various “attempts” to make Blacks equal to Whites, the fight for equality still stands strong today. In this article, we will cover the topics of Racial Profiling, Police Brutality, and explore the activist group “Black Lives Matter.” This article will connect all three topics to show the injustice in this country towards African Americans. It will also emphasize that under no circumstance is skin color ever reasoning to suspect someone of criminal activity.
By Diamond Hawkins7 years ago in Criminal
Police Fail to Respond to Brutal Murder of Black Teenager
Reports are flying in about the attack of two young black women last night (22nd July) at MacArthur BART in Oakland, CA. The brutal attack was carried out by a white man aged 25-30, heavy set and thought to be a white supremacist. The suspect approached Nia Wilson, 18, and older sister Tashiya, 20, entirely unprovoked, and proceeded to slit their throats with a knife. Tragically, Nia did not survive the attack, however her sister is still in hospital fighting for her life.
By Ziggy Moth7 years ago in Criminal
