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NBA legend Wilt Chamberlin becomes first player commemorated on U.S. postage stamp

Ohio Sheriff’s Deputies under investigation for racist texts

Chicago activists launch second day of protests in response to Eric Garner decision

Eric Garner protest to be held in Chicago

Attorney General Eric Holder to Cleveland Police Department: ‘You’re reckless and poorly trained’

Police officer who killed Tamir Rice was found unfit to work in 2012

#AliveWhileBlack responds to #Crimingwhilewhite: stories of police discrimination

#crimingwhilewhite reveals double standard when it comes to police

NYPD officer cleared in Eric Garner chokehold death

Report: whites claim 69% of government benefits

Michael Brown’s stepfather apologizes for outburst after Darren Wilson decision

College basketball player suspended after holding Mike Brown demonstration during game

Ferguson activists meet with President, demand an end to police brutality

Jill Scott takes to social media in defense of Bill Cosby

Ferguson Mayor: Darren Wilson not to receive severance package

Chicago Police Superintendent announces body cameras for cops

Video: Janay Rice says Atlantic City assault was first time Ray Rice hit her

GOP staffer resigns after criticizing First daughters

Ray Rice wins reinstatement to the NFL

White cop kills off-duty black officer during chase

Pennsylvania governor assigns rapper Cool C execution date

Burned, dead body found near Mike Brown death site

Ferguson grand jury evidence reveals holes in investigation

Hammond cops who violently attacked man during traffic stop reinstated

Large number of police shootings do not end with prosecutions

BYP100 stages ‘die-in’ in response to Mike Brown grand jury decision

Video: At Missouri Capitol, students hold brief protest

In wake of Ferguson decision, push to boycott Black Friday emerges on social media

Lincoln University president resigns after offensive rape comments

No indictment in Michael Brown shooting death

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