Mothers of Trayvon Martin, Eric Garner Join NNPA, Others in Opposing NYC Menthol Ban
October 24, 2019
Opponents of the ban fear that it would give police another reason to profile African Americans.
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Baltimore Police Department
Korryn Gaines Update
August 10, 2016
Baltimore County Police have arrested the boyfriend of Korryn Gaines, a 23-year-old woman SWAT officers shot and killed in front of her son on August 1.
Black activists are looking beyond the courtroom for change
June 1, 2016
Black activists in Baltimore and beyond say they are disappointed but not discouraged after neither of the first two police officers to stand trial in the death of Freddie Gray was convicted.
Officer acquitted on all charges in Freddie Gray case
May 25, 2016
A Baltimore officer was acquitted Monday of assault and other charges in the arrest of Freddie Gray, dealing prosecutors a significant blow in their attempt to hold police accountable for the young black man’s death from injuries he suffered in the back of a police van.
Defense rests after testimony Porter exceeded his duty
December 16, 2015
The defense rested Friday in the manslaughter trial of Baltimore police officer William Porter after a department captain testified Porter went beyond his duty to assist the driver of the police van in which Freddie Gray’s neck was broken.