Tag: public safety
Can Mobile Crisis Teams Stop Police Violence?
By Alexa Spencer, Word in Black
This story is part of “All Those ‘Racial Reckoning’ Promises,” Word In Black’s series exploring the pledges made to...
Chicago Mayor’s Race Dominated by Concerns About Crime
By SARA BURNETT, Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — For years, Republicans have sought to win over voters by depicting Democratic-led cities as lawless centers of...
Somali Americans, many who fled war, now seek elected office
By Samantha Hendrickson and David Sharp, Associated Press
It’s a busy Friday afternoon at a Somali restaurant on the northeast side of Columbus, home to...
Biden and Bass Tout Local Jobs Created from Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
By Maxim Elramsisy, California Black Media
On Thursday, October 13 President Joe Biden and Congresswoman and mayoral candidate Karen Bass visited the site of the...
AG Bonta Releases Racial Data Critical for Policymakers, Law Enforcement
By McKenzie Jackson, California Black Media
One hundred and ten African Americans died or suffered serious bodily injury during encounters with law enforcement officers in...