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When the Constitution was written, “We the People” did not mean all of us. Slavery created a legacy of oppression for Black people that is woven into our institutions today — from education and health care to the criminal legal system. We need structural reform to dismantle the deep-seated racism and inequity that permeates our institutions — including law enforcement.
Black people are over-policed, overrepresented in jails and prisons, and disproportionately subjected to police brutality. In the wake of the countless Black lives lost at the hands of police, we’re demanding justice and fighting for a reimagined vision of policing in America — one that limits the scope, power, and responsibilities of police. Valuing Black life doesn’t just mean spending less on police — it means investing more in Black communities. To create a world where “we the people” truly means all of us, we must dismantle systemic racism and work to repair centuries of harm inflicted on communities of color.
News and Commentary
Voting by Mail is Essential for Voters with Disabilities, but it’s Not Enough
Voting by Mail is Essential for Voters with Disabilities, but it’s Not EnoughA do’s and don'ts guide to increase accessibility for voters with disabilities.
It's Time To Tell the Truth About the Confederacy and its Symbols
It's Time To Tell the Truth About the Confederacy and its SymbolsThe decision to retire the Mississippi state flag is not erasing history, it is telling the truth about it.
Dallas Police Killed My Unarmed Son. Their Brutality is a Global Problem.
Dallas Police Killed My Unarmed Son. Their Brutality is a Global Problem.My only son was murdered by a Dallas police officer. It's time we demand an end to the routine killing of Black people by the police in America.
