Decades of Disparity
In U.S. cities, conversations about policing and racial equity have intensified as communities demand accountability for systemic disparities. A 2020 study by the Lancet found Black Americans are 3.5 times more likely than white Americans to experience police violence, highlighting patterns activists call \"a crisis of legitimacy.\"
Voices from the Frontlines
Jean Messeroux, a New York City educator, shares how students confide in them about encounters with racial profiling: \"My classroom isn’t just about history—it’s a space to unpack the trauma of systemic oppression, from biased policing to school-to-prison pipelines.\" Their story reflects nationwide grassroots efforts to document and challenge inequities.
Reform or Revolution?
While body-cam adoption grew by 81% since 2016, per POLICE Magazine, advocates argue tech solutions alone can’t fix deeply rooted biases. Cities like Minneapolis and Louisville have seen mixed results with revised use-of-force policies, with critics urging broader structural overhauls to address racialized policing.
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The Race Gap in the U.S.: When you experience police brutality
cgtn.com
