Jael Davis, DePaul University

The controversial acronym doesn’t quite point to the institutional violence at the heart of modern policing critiqued by BLM. 

Kirtika Sharad, George Washington University

While each perspective shares some similar core beliefs, there are huge differences between the three movements.

Elias Khoury, University of Michigan

Considering their reactions to the police shootings of Jacob Blake, Philando Castile and John Crawford, the right-wing seems to believe in a selective application of the Second Amendment.

Abigail Adeleke, University of Miami

With studies showing education and mental health intervention yield lower crime rates, is funneling funds into law enforcement really a good idea?

Emma T., UC Berkeley

In recent weeks, students have protested against police presence in cities as well as on their own campuses. So what’s next for campus police departments?

Yasmeen Ludy, University of Michigan

In an interview with Jada Pinkett-Smith, the actress tries to come to terms with the death of Nipsey Hussle and shares the impact that gang violence has had on her life.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Chadwick Boseman shines, but high expectations will not be your friend with this film.

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

The soon-to-be-released documentary follows one police unit as they try to reframe how cops interact with those with mental health issues.

Carli Moses, Union University

Sometimes, the evidence isn’t what it seems.

Adriana Luna, Northwest Vista College

Remember Flint? Yeah, they still can’t drink their water.

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

On its Instagram page, Hasta Muerte Coffee explained, ‘ … we are not alone saying police presence compromises our feelings of physical & emotional safety.’

Leslie Currie, University of Virginia

Brooklyn College’s preference for policemen to use specific school bathrooms raises questions about public safety on college campuses across the country.

Alida Siebken, Radford University

With the current negative police climate in our country, America needs help forming stronger relationships between law enforcement and their communities, but how?