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Benjamin F. Chavis Jr., Black Experience, Columnists, Op-Ed, Opinion

Ben Chavis Urges Support for Black Lives Matter Movement

by Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis November 20, 2015October 30, 2020

Prince George's County Sheriff Melvin High talks about the importance of law enforcement during a roundtable discussion on 21st century policing at the sheriff's office in Upper Marlboro on Nov. 13. Photo by William J. Ford

Prince George's County

Prince George’s Co. Holds Discussion on Modern-Day Policing

by William J. Ford November 13, 2015October 30, 2020

Quentin Tarantino speaks at the 2015 San Diego Comic Con International in San Diego. (Gage Skidmore via Wikipedia)

Columnists, Julianne Malveaux, Op-Ed, Opinion

MALVEAUX: Quentin Tarantino and the Ugly Truth of Police Brutality

by Dr. Julianne Malveaux November 11, 2015October 30, 2020

Corey Jones, a well-known drummer in South Florida, was fatally shot by a plainclothes police officer after his car broke down on I-95 in Palm Beach. (Courtesy of heavy.com)

Hundreds Mourn Corey Jones in Florida

by WI Webstaff November 4, 2015October 30, 2020

NATIONAL UNREST: Scores of blacks and other Americans, continue to march and protest in solidarity, determined to change police policies and laws that affect the lives of black men, women and children — even resulting in their deaths. The hashtag #blacklivesmatter has gained a life of its own as its message remains one of profound magnitude. (Courtesy of everyvoice.org)

EDITORIAL: The ‘Ferguson Effect’ — Just Another Excuse?

by WI Webstaff November 4, 2015October 30, 2020

Corey Jones, a well-known drummer in south Florida, was fatally shot by a plain clothes police officer after his car broke down on I-95 in Palm Beach./ Photo courtesy heavy.com

Corey Jones to be Eulogized Saturday in West Palm Beach, Florida

by WI Webstaff October 31, 2015October 30, 2020

Mayor Bowser was ambushed by activist and protestors in response to her proposed Anti-Crime Bill during her appearance at the launch of the Anacostia Heritage Trail in Southeast on Saturday, Oct. 26. Photo courtesy of Twitter User: @2liveunchained.

Activists Rally against Mayor’s Anti-Crime Bill

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer October 28, 2015October 30, 2020

Citizens Leery of Mayor’s Criminal Justice Proposals

Citizens Leery of Mayor’s Criminal Justice Proposals

by WI Webstaff October 28, 2015October 30, 2020

D.C. Residents Want Transparency in Police Body-Camera Program

D.C. Residents Want Transparency in Police Body-Camera Program

by Sarafina Wright –Washington Informer Staff Writer October 21, 2015October 30, 2020

Jason Goolsby (right) with his attorney Peter Grenier and Jason's friend, Michael Brown (Courtesy of WJLA)

Black Experience

Student Jason Goolsby Still Fears Police

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor October 21, 2015October 30, 2020