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20 year-old Daunte Wright was killed by police veteran of 26 years Kim Potter. Potter claims she mistook her gun for her taser.

Daunte Wright’s murder was no accident-but a willful act perpetrated by refusal to reform gun control, criminal justice laws

By Emma Pierce, Staff Writer April 30, 2021

On April 11, 2021, Kimberly Potter, a cop of 26 years, shot 20-year-old black male Daunte Wright during a traffic stop in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The police chief claims that Potter mistook her taser...

Side by side comparison of two different events with completely different motives.

The Criminal Contradiction in the Capitol Chaos

By Ash Brown and Ashley Becerra January 22, 2021

“Insurrection,” “coup,” “attack on Democracy.” are all terms that have been used to describe the recent surge of Trump supporters that raided the United States capitol in Washington DC. It...

Since October protests against the Nigerian police force SARS or the Special Anti-Robbery Squad has rocked the nation reeling from corruption, joblessness, and hunger.

From the U.S. to Nigeria: Nigerian immigrant and mother of junior Chiemelie Chinweuba shares stories on the fight against police brutality among Nigerian youths

By Chiemelie Chinweuba and Kallisti Clemons November 12, 2020

Precious Chinweuba, a college student at Prairie View A&M University, was sitting at her desk.  Exams were on the horizon and she was determined to pass. But then, she got a call.  She picked up...

Atatiana Jefferson Shooting- A Grim Reminder That Racial Profiling of Black Teens Could Turn Violent

Atatiana Jefferson Shooting- A Grim Reminder That Racial Profiling of Black Teens Could Turn Violent

By Ema Wilson, Staff Writer November 6, 2019

Sirens blare in the background, blue and red flashes blur freshman Kiki's vision. She can hear the walkie talkie sound coming from the police car. Kiki could only imagine why such a commotion would stir...

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