African Americans and Police Brutality
As part of the 27th annual Congressional Black Caucus convention a discussion about police brutality and its implications on the African Ame… read more
As part of the 27th annual Congressional Black Caucus convention a discussion about police brutality and its implications on the African American community. The panel was moderated by Representative John Conyers (D-MI) and featured representatives from the Justice Department and Amnesty International. Representative Conyers invited citizens who had experienced police misconduct to briefly tell their stories before the panel discussion. close
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