In an emotional moment, Memphis native Bennie Smith explains how he felt when he found out that all of the officers who beat Tyre Nichols […]
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Tyre Nichols’s sister, Keyana Dixon, speaks on her brother’s death | States of America #Shorts
Tyre Nichols's sister, Keyana Dixon, says she wishes the Memphis police officers who brutally beat her brother to death would have recognized his humility. “I […]
Continue readingMemphis native explains the burden of growing up Black in America | States of America #Shorts
Bennie Smith, a Memphis native and politician who grew up in a dangerous neighborhood in the city, explains why the assumption of guilt reinforces stereotypes […]
Continue readingThe Tyre Nichols’ Beating: What Went Wrong in Memphis? | States of America
The Memphis Police Department’s Scorpion Unit was established in 2021 to establish peace in high-crime, hot-spot neighborhoods. So how did unarmed 29-year-old Black man Tyre Nichols […]
Continue reading5 former police officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death plead not guilty
Five former Memphis Police Department officers pleaded not guilty at their arraignment on criminal charges connected to the January death of Tyre Nichols, whose brutal […]
Continue readingFormer Memphis officers plead not guilty for death of Tyre Nichols | USA TODAY
The five former Memphis police officers charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols have pleaded not guilty during a court arraignment. RELATED: Memphis officers charged […]
Continue readingWatch: Memphis officers charged in Tyre Nichols’ death appear in court
Five former Memphis police officers who have been charged with murder and other crimes in connection to the beating of Tyre Nichols after an alleged […]
Continue readingState of the Union: Biden honors Tyre Nichols, pushes police reform | USA TODAY
During his State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said Tyre Nichols’ mother wants something good to come from his death. RELATED: State of […]
Continue readingWatch live: State of the Union address delivered by President Joe Biden
President Joe Biden will deliver the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Feb. 7 in his first appearance before […]
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