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George Floyd's death reflects the racist roots of American policing

  • Written by Connie Hassett-Walker, Assistant Professor of Justice Studies and Sociology, Norwich University
imageThe death of George Floyd at the hands of a police officer has sparked widespread outrage.John Rudoff/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Outrage over racial profiling and the killing of African Americans by police officers and vigilantes has recently resurfaced following the death of George Floyd on May 25. Video footage a bystander took of...

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