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Can News of Police Violence Cause PTSD in the Black Community?
Recent studies claim that violence in the news can lead to PTSD for viewers, so we asked a psychology professor what kind of psychological harm police brutality may be causing the black community at large.
We Spoke to the Rapper Who Made a Song About Paula Deen's Racism
Millions of people were outraged by Paula Deen's racism controversy, but rapper Marv Mack may be the first musician to speak his mind about her downfall and what it means for America's social issues.
George Zimmerman Was Involved in Another Shooting on Monday
It's just the latest bizarre brush with the law for the former neighborhood watchman, who was acquitted in the killing of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in 2013.
Trying to Explain American Police to the British
VICE's crime editor talks to one of our UK writers about why the police carry guns and why so many Americans are afraid of them.
Cops in Ferguson Are Extremely Racist, According to the Feds
Racist emails and other evidence leaking out from a federal probe into the city's police department paints a picture of systematic discrimination.
Three Years Since Trayvon Martin’s Killing, Stand Your Ground Laws Are Alive and Well in America
The self-defense law that led to George Zimmerman’s acquittal remains on the books in Florida and 22 other states despite multiple controversies and the best efforts of gun control advocates.
George Zimmerman Will Not Face Hate-Crime Charges for Killing Trayvon Martin
The government apparently doesn't consider Martin's death a civil rights issue, even as it continues weighing whether to press charges for more recent killings of unarmed black men.
We Spoke to the Activist Behind #BlackLivesMatter About Racism in Britain and America
"Britain has done a great job as painting itself as the humanitarian, with the US being the torturer. But that shit ain't true."
"The Whole Damn Country is About to Burn Down": A Conversation with Obnox's Lamont Thomas
"People think they know what is inside a brother. They think they know black people. I’m about to show you guys something so much different that you are going to be proud to know me."
George Zimmerman Arrested in Florida for Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
Zimmerman — the man who killed Trayvon Martin in 2012 — was arrested Friday night on aggravated assault and domestic violence charges in Seminole County.
2014: The Year of the Activist Athlete
Icons of prior athlete-driven social movements speak out on the new dawn of athlete activism and what it means for the future.
2014 Was a Rough Year for Minorities
This was a rough year for minorities. If you're not getting shot at, you're probably being called a name or generally harassed for something you have no control over.