Police Brutality

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November 7, 2020
The family of Walter Wallace Jr. asked that some of Philadelphia's more than $700 million police budget be diverted to…
Zekee Rayford Schertz Taser www.theGrio.com
November 5, 2020
Zekee Rayford's violent arrest and tasing by police in Schertz, Texas in front of his home was captured in a…
November 1, 2020
The movement's influence faces a test, as voters in Tuesday’s election consider candidates amid a national reckoning on race.
October 31, 2020
Protesters were pepper sprayed and arrested by police in Graham, North Carolina. Organizers say it was an act of voter…
Canada constable thegrio.com
October 29, 2020
A judge in Canada has released a video of a constable violently slamming a handcuffed woman to the ground.
October 24, 2020
The police order could further heighten tensions in Africa’s most populous country after some of its worst turmoil in years.
October 24, 2020
San Bernardino police shot and killed a Black man outside a liquor store. The man's only known offense was jumping…
October 24, 2020
The unnamed officer was fired Friday for "multiple policy and procedure violations," the Waukegan Police Department said.
Rise Up and Stand www.theGrio.com
October 23, 2020
After losing children to police violence, mothers across the country are being honored during a digital event pushing police reform.
October 21, 2020
This week Beyoncé has joined the growing list of A-listers speaking out about the #EndSARS movement amidst widespread protests in…
October 17, 2020
Nifesimi Akingbe listed her frustrations about racism and directed a message to Black immigrant communities: This is your battle, too.
Deja Stallings Kansas City police arrest
October 16, 2020
After Deja Stallings violent arrest by a Kansas City police officer went viral, protestors are now occupying City Hall.
Ronald Greene - theGrio.com
October 16, 2020
The family of Ronald Greene's attorney says bodycam footage shows troopers choking, beating and repeatedly jolting him with stun guns.
Nigerians protest police brutality #EndSARS
October 11, 2020
Following days of widespread protests against police brutality, Nigeria's police chief announced the dissolution of notorious police unit.
Nigerians protest police brutality #EndSARS
October 10, 2020
Nigerians are leading a series of mass protests as citizens demand police officers stop brutalizing everyday people for no reason.
Jay-Z thegrio.com
October 10, 2020
The billionaire rapper and Roc Nation's social justice arm paid bond and fees for Cole's mother, sisters and several demonstrators.
Deja Stallings Kansas City police arrest
October 8, 2020
Activists in Kansas City, Missouri are decrying what they consider to be excessive force used in the Sept. 30 arrest…
October 5, 2020
Witnesses say he tried to intervene in a couple's scuffle, and when officers responded to the scene, the Price was…
October 3, 2020
The fear and confusion that played out after midnight at Taylor’s home was detailed in 15 hours of audio tapes…
September 27, 2020
The witness initially said officers did not announce themselves before executing a no-knock warrant on Breonna Taylor's home.