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Decades of Denial: Policing’s Past Haunts the Present

The Intercept Briefing

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Unpacking the Political Nature of Riots and Protests

This chapter explores the historical background of the Kerner Commission's investigation into the 1967 riots, focusing on the complexities surrounding the definitions of riots and protests. It highlights the Commission's findings regarding political motivations behind the unrest and the challenges faced in addressing institutional racism during the report's development.

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