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A short history of black women and police violence
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US: New York Police Planned Assault on Bronx Protesters
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Woman Becomes a Cop After Being Shot by Her Jail Guard Boyfriend - The New York Times
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Violent protest reflects the violence of the system, Black Lives Matter
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Memphis police release body cam videos of Tyre Nichols' fatal beating : NPR
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These bystanders recorded police brutality. Here's what they say about the experience.
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Democracy Is on the Line in Peru
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French police hit by claims they're too tough on protesters
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Nobody Wants to Be the World's Villain' - The New York Times
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US cities to pay record $80m to people injured in 2020 racial justice protests, US news