Starting the Conversation: Adult Nonfiction

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1. The black and the blue: a cop reveals the crimes, racism, and injustice in America's law enforcement

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Author:
Horace, Matthew
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"An unforgettable account of the racism and crimes that permeate America's law enforcement-- and a blueprint for change"--Jacket flap.

2. Chokehold: policing black men

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Author:
Butler, Paul, 1961-
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"Cops, politicians, and ordinary people are afraid of black men. The result is the Chokehold: laws and practices that treat every African American man like a thug. In this explosive new book, an African American former federal prosecutor shows that the system is working exactly the way it's supposed to. Black men are always under watch, and police violence is widespread--all with the support of judges and politicians. In his no-holds-barred style,...