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Hog Tied, Knee-to-the-neck, Chokeholds: Will They ever Ban These Slavery-esque-Cop Restraits? Maybe

This article contains images that may be disturbing to some viewers. The three officers acquitted in the killing of Manuel Ellis were accused of utilizing an inhumane restraint that led to Ellis’ death. Now, lawmakers are seeking to place a ban on the technique. ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Star On Being Biracial On & Off […]

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Eric Garner’s Mother: Banning Menthol Cigarettes Is Racist

Photo: The Wall Street Journal In 2014, Eric Garner was approached by cops for allegedly selling loose cigarettes in Staten Island, New York. During an attempt to arrest him, Garner was placed in a deadly chokehold. His last words were “I can’t breathe,” a phrase he repeated 11 times before dying. Rap Sh!t Stars Issa […]

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Will Biden’s Ban on Menthol Cigarettes Lead to More Eric Garners?

Rev. Al Sharpton and the mother of Eric Garner have taken a stance against the Biden administration’s pending plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. The civil rights activists say the move could trigger a ripple effect of fatal police interactions. My Hip-Hop Story: Michael Jai White Prefers What The Genre Used To Stand […]

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