Clarence Taylor
Fight the Power: African Americans and the Long History of Police Brutality in New York City
Fight the Power: African Americans and the Long History of Police Brutality in New York City
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The 2014 killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri sparked a national conversation about race, policing, and injustice. Fight the Power examines the history of police brutality in New York City and the black community's struggle to resist it, highlighting the grassroots street campaigns and political accomplishments that have made strides in curbing police power.
\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 256 pages
\n Publication date: 01 April 2021
\n Publisher: New York University Press
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The 2014 killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri ignited a nationwide debate on race, policing, and inequality. The subsequent murders of other black individuals, often while unarmed, sparked increased media attention and sparked protests and clashes between the police and local communities reminiscent of the unrest of the 1960s.
Fight the Power delves into the explosive history of police brutality in New York City and the enduring struggle of the black community to resist it. Author Taylor vividly brings this story to life by examining the institutions and individuals who spearheaded campaigns to end the mistreatment of people of color at the hands of the police, including the black church, black press, black communists, and civil rights activists. Spanning from the 1940s to the mayoralty of Bill de Blasio, Taylor highlights the significant advancements made in curbing police power in New York City, encompassing grassroots street campaigns and political achievements as well as legal victories in city courts. Taylor challenges the notion that police reform can be achieved through improved relations between communities and authorities, arguing that the ultimate solution lies in radically reducing the police dominance of New York's black citizens.
This powerful and thought-provoking book sheds light on the systemic issues of police misconduct and racial inequality, providing a comprehensive account of the historical and ongoing struggle for justice in New York City. It serves as a reminder of the importance of collective action, grassroots organizing, and political advocacy in combating police brutality and achieving a more equitable society.
\n Weight: 480g\n
Dimension: 228 x 233 x 22 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781479811083\n \n
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