March 13, 2019 by V Leigh

White supremacy starts with indifference, and builds upon that with racism, discrimination and violence, slowly normalizing these behaviors and systems.

Here's what we do know about hate crimes:

We know that hate crimes are severely underreported – and yet, the Dept. of Justice still estimates there are an average of 250,000 victims a year.

A statement from SPLC's Heidi Beirich.https://t.co/f6NZ9XaQxD

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) February 26, 2019

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"Nativists, racists & our president are taking advantage of the browning of America, contrasting it with nostalgia for a perceived better, whiter past & using that idea to activate citizens into white nationalist thinking."—SPLC's Heidi Beirich #YearInHate https://t.co/NDVjNrpWrW

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) February 26, 2019

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This year, @splcenter counted 1,020 hate groups in the U.S.—“the most the SPLC has ever counted,” according to the project's director. https://t.co/LGA1rW73Y4

— PEN America (@PENamerican) February 21, 2019

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Reporters @ACInvestigates and @awinston have been writing about white supremacy in the military if you want to learn more: https://t.co/tfzWtGIJbf

Have you encountered white supremacists or neo-Nazis in the military? Please tell us: https://t.co/gMpbu1hp5c https://t.co/n8vSRAcsy5

— ProPublica (@ProPublica) February 20, 2019

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Opposing racism is not the same as building an antiracist society.

Our new series, #AntiracismAndAmerica, a collaboration between @AntiracismCtr & @GuardianUS, looks at the structures that sustain a racist society – and how we dismantle them. https://t.co/OBMfW4Q2XR

— Christopher Petrella (@CFPetrella) December 6, 2018

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At least 128 trans people were killed in 87 cities across 32 states in the last five years.

80% were people of color. https://t.co/Y6m2pzUkWv

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) January 26, 2019

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February 15, 2019 by V Leigh

Two-thirds of U.S. terrorism is tied to right-wing extremists

Two-thirds of U.S. terrorism is tied to right-wing extremists. In fact, right-wing extremism influenced more terror attacks in the U.S. than any other ideology from 1970 until the present. #SPLCWinterReadingList #BestOf2018 pic.twitter.com/Y5rouXtdX7

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) December 27, 2018

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The study shows lighter-skin Latinx voters are more likely to have antiblack views and the more they see images/news associating Republicans with white people and Dems with black people the *more Republican they get.* So expect them to get *more* Republican under Trump, not less.

— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) December 29, 2018

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White bicyclist charged in what D.C. prosecutors say was racially motivated assault on black motorist in Georgetown https://t.co/imJqzTfcuE

— Keith L. Alexander (@keithlalexander) January 3, 2019

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Attempts to sell neo-Nazi memorabilia online are nothing new, but now a new group called "White Lives Matter" is attempting to use the sale of racist antiquities to fund its modern-day racist activities. https://t.co/DCaacqV7RS

— Hatewatch (@Hatewatch) December 23, 2018

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9 California students laid down on a field & created a human swastika https://t.co/eu7yssp7ut

— Matt Katz (@mattkatz00) January 3, 2019

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A 4th-grader in Alabama died by suicide after being bullied with racist taunts, according to the child's family. https://t.co/fXivrmDgin

— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 11, 2018

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HISTORIC NEWS: the anti-lynching bill I introduced with @CoryBooker & @SenatorTimScott just passed the Senate unanimously. Congress has tried and failed nearly 200 times to make lynching a federal crime.

— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) December 19, 2018

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How a California cop protected neo-Nazis and targeted their victims #nonazisinsac #sacramento https://t.co/9yA74E3gxp

— tree (@treekisser) January 26, 2019

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For 14 months Marcus Boyd endured racism at work: his coworkers declared bathrooms were for "whites only," called black supervisors "boy," black employees "monkey" and wore Nazi symbols, warning a white colleague's "daddy" was in the KKK. In Ohio. In 2018. https://t.co/uZgI3KVOJN

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) January 20, 2019

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December 9, 2018 by V Leigh

The FBI reported yesterday that there were 7,106 single-bias incidents involving 8,493 victims in 2017. Just more than 59% of those victims were targeted because of their race, ethnicity or ancestry.

When people think of racism like this, they think about some far-off time in some far-off land.

But this is today, in South Los Angeles, on Crenshaw. These are swastikas on Black faces.

An attack on one of us is an attack on all of us. pic.twitter.com/xP7D05A3o4

— Congressmember Bass (@RepKarenBass) November 29, 2018

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Holocaust scholar at Teachers College, Columbia University finds swastikas spray-painted on her office wall https://t.co/UYSfo7MzXy #Antisemitism

— Michael Dickson (@michaeldickson) November 29, 2018

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Tonight, in “Documenting Hate: New American Nazis,” we take a closer look at Atomwaffen, examining its alleged role in a failed terror plot and how it hosted “hate camps” with military-style training. Watch at 9/8c on @PBS & at this link. https://t.co/ke9dgaGEND pic.twitter.com/YuUgvzBcdS

— FRONTLINE (@frontlinepbs) November 20, 2018

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Survey: nearly four-in-ten Latinos reported experiencing offensive incidents in the last year, including:
-discrimination
-criticism for speaking Spanish in public
-being told to go back to their country
-being called offensive names.https://t.co/8fJeXeBVpX via @HoustonChron

— Documenting Hate (@DocumentHate) November 1, 2018

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'You're Gonna Be Wiped Out, Trust Me' – Video shows Arizona woman make shocking racist attack https://t.co/1aFupahKKv pic.twitter.com/tQ0Mt5BbPk

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) November 23, 2018

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What's this woman's name? Who is she?

She openly called my friend a nigger yesterday @BedBathBeyond in Pembroke Pines, Florida during the Black Friday sales.

She did right in front of my friend's children. And the store did nothing about it.

What's her name? pic.twitter.com/w3uiDkREuM

— Shaun King (@shaunking) November 25, 2018

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Here's a better picture of her. What's her name?

I've said this before and I'll say it again.

Go ahead and be a public bigot, but we will hold you publicly accountable for it. pic.twitter.com/lUeow0xjjO

— Shaun King (@shaunking) November 25, 2018

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White supremacy is schools citing free speech when kids praise Nazism but threaten punishment when kids condemn racism.😑 pic.twitter.com/dj1CYUdOMK

— Qasim Rashid, Esq. (@MuslimIQ) November 24, 2018

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The FBI reported yesterday that there were 7,106 single-bias incidents involving 8,493 victims in 2017. Just more than 59% of those victims were targeted because of their race, ethnicity or ancestry. https://t.co/zJPJLXzkmf

— Hatewatch (@Hatewatch) November 14, 2018

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November 4, 2018 by V Leigh

If you don’t have a plan to stop white men shooting up places of worship, concerts, or schools, you aren’t serious about stopping terrorism.

Gregory Bush, the man accused of shooting & killing 2 African Americans in a KY Kroger last week, was charged with murder & attempted murder. He has not yet been with a hate crime, despite evidence that the attack was racially motivated. https://t.co/NrYEBgpEsa

— Hatewatch (@Hatewatch) November 1, 2018

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It reminds us of the slaughter of African American worshipers at Charleston’s Mother Emmanuel Church in 2015, the killings of Sikh worshipers in Oak Creek in 2014, and the bombing of Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church in 1963 that left four young African American girls dead.

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 27, 2018

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1/ We want your help to cover hate in America.

Our @DocumentHate project has been tracking hate incidents for nearly two years.

We started after the election.https://t.co/wHmFuL2vZL

— ProPublica (@ProPublica) October 27, 2018

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3/ We cataloged more than 300 anti-Semitic incidents in just three months.

And swastika graffiti.

And cemetery vandalism.

And threats to Jewish community centers.https://t.co/QO8NRS3Kzm

— ProPublica (@ProPublica) October 27, 2018

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8/ Have you been the victim of a hate incident or witness one? Please share your story.

We’re listening.https://t.co/Ig2L5kofPb

— ProPublica (@ProPublica) October 27, 2018

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The Dept of Homeland Security's $10m grant program to counter violent extremist ideology was narrowed in 2017 to focus solely on Islamist extremism, not right-wing terrorist groups, which have killed far more people in the US https://t.co/y2IvliIliq

— Joseph Dana (@ibnezra) October 27, 2018

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NYPD refusing to answer questions about why they didn't arrest violent far right group members https://t.co/Nv5eLtEiaX

— Ben Smith (@BuzzFeedBen) October 13, 2018

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We have documented how hateful rhetoric online can turn into real life violence, including the tragic events in Charlottesville, Virginia, last year. Internet companies must do more to ensure that they are doing their part to combat extremism and hate. https://t.co/vYuiKijzBM pic.twitter.com/GY0BWOcBFX

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 25, 2018

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Front page of @washingtonpost right now. The United States would be issuing travel warnings against countries with this kind of violence and instability. pic.twitter.com/h4EJy7ecHJ

— Kate Woodsome (@kwoodsome) October 27, 2018

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If you don’t have a plan to stop white men shooting up places of worship, concerts, or schools, you aren’t serious about stopping terrorism.

— Samuel Sinyangwe (@samswey) November 6, 2017

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October 30, 2018 by V Leigh

Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting

Gunman burst into synagogue at 09:30 local time during a Shabbat service and bris (circumcision ceremony), shooting indiscriminately and yelling "all Jews must die" , according to @KDKA reporter. pic.twitter.com/P6gJ8Oa1j1

— Steve Herman (@W7VOA) October 27, 2018

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BREAKING: AP sources: At least 10 people killed in shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue.

— The Associated Press (@AP) October 27, 2018

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REMEMBERING THE VICTIMS: Dr. Richard Gottfried was known as a great and compassionate man; a dentist, who would often volunteer at free clinics for patients who couldn't afford the care. https://t.co/SrZqv4hmCu

— KDKA (@KDKA) October 30, 2018

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The Pittsburgh suspect's hatred of Jews merged with a hatred of immigrant "invaders." We may never know where he heard this hateful language, but right-wing media has been saturated with "invasion" and "invaders" talk lately. So I wrote about it. https://t.co/4XYsbc5XLT

— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) October 30, 2018

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Why are they afraid to say "Radical Republican Terrorists?"

— Edan Clay (@EdanClay) October 26, 2018

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We condemn the violent acts of terrorism and hate this week. Though it can be hard to stay the course, we must and we will. We will never stop fighting to end white supremacy forever. #TreeofLife #Pittsburghshooting #BlackLivesMatter

— Black Lives Matter (@Blklivesmatter) October 27, 2018

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Three professionally-trained armed police officers were shot responding to the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting in Pittsburgh today. What does Trump think a part-time security guard would do against a determined gunman with an assault rifle? https://t.co/8aBdl6Xrpv

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) October 27, 2018

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Jewish group says Donald Trump not welcome in Pittsburgh following mass shooting https://t.co/UKzNsiXBmE pic.twitter.com/RxynWzeH7u

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) October 29, 2018

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"The murder of these 11 Jews in Pittsburgh is inextricably linked to the murder of the two black shoppers in Kentucky, to the slaughter of black worshipers in Charleston… to the burning of mosques & masjids… to the attack on the Sikh temple in Wisconsin" -Rabbi Ari Lev Fornari pic.twitter.com/XZNfU3RyXb

— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) October 29, 2018

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WATCH: Chants of "Vote! Vote! Vote!" break out at Pittsburgh synagogue vigil https://t.co/ANi0uf7j2D pic.twitter.com/ouQZ81yfoH

— The Hill (@thehill) October 30, 2018

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We remember the 11 who were gunned down at Pittsburgh's Tree of Life synagogue.

They lived good and decent lives. They leave behind them broken hearts and happy memories.

May their memories be blessed. https://t.co/AHUQPx7iLt pic.twitter.com/sFkjANxzAR

— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) October 30, 2018

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October 9, 2018 by V Leigh

4 California Men Charged With Rioting At Last Year’s Rally In Charlottesville

A white student in Louisiana was arrested and charged with a hate crime and simple battery after reportedly putting a noose around the neck of a black classmate. https://t.co/P8Q5cctpW4

— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) September 22, 2018

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Former police chief in Florida pleads guilty to framing men in racially tinged cases https://t.co/1CafU6EObH

— julie k. brown (@jkbjournalist) September 14, 2018

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The 4 men were charged with having traveled to Charlottesville with the aim of inciting a riot and conspiracy to incite a riot, and prosecutors submitted an array of photographs and videos capturing the men pummeling and choking protesters over two days.https://t.co/Qd327xklSj

— ProPublica (@ProPublica) October 5, 2018

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Four members of the racist and antisemitic “Rise Above Movement” were taken into custody today and face federal charges of traveling to Charlottesville with the intent of rioting at the “Unite the Right” rally in 2017. https://t.co/ZtxCWdOoMk pic.twitter.com/oDe0xNEfQp

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) October 2, 2018

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4 California Men Charged With Rioting At Last Year’s Rally In Charlottesville, Va. : NPR https://t.co/dIPxM2L33r

— Rhonda Ragsdale (@profragsdale) October 3, 2018

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September 22, 2018 by V Leigh

Hate crimes can be prosecuted by both the federal and state governments, but these cases don’t always make it that far.

Hate crimes can be prosecuted by both the federal and state governments, but these cases don't always make it that far. The state of Utah, for example, has never prosecuted a hate crime. https://t.co/44m7l3BLMB via @news21

— Documenting Hate (@DocumentHate) September 2, 2018

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A white fisherman in Texas was tired of competition from Vietnamese immigrants — so he invited the KKK to Galveston Bay.

We sued. Everyone deserves a workplace free of terror. #LaborDay https://t.co/7L6Nn4mFcw

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) September 2, 2018

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Muslim leaders are calling an incident of vandalism against Austin's largest mosque a hate crime. This is the second time the mosque has been vandalized in recent weeks. The mosque's front doors and windows were smashed weeks ago. https://t.co/LtWoklW1ja

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) September 14, 2018

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White supremacist Jake Lasky gets prison in Oregon knife-slashing case. On ADL radar since Lasky, a self-avowed white supremacist, admitted he sought to commit acts of violence against Jews, African-Americans & members of other ethnic and racial groups. https://t.co/R8KQRS3tFI

— Joanna Mendelson (@jo_mendelson) September 12, 2018

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August 29, 2018 by V Leigh

Research Shows That White Mass Shooters Are Treated More Sympathetically by the Media

Lawsuits, arrests, doxxings & financial difficulties plague leaders & attendees of last year’s deadly rally in Charlottesville. But the racist so-called “alt-right” is still a threat: even if it falls apart, its violence will continue. #ConfrontingHate https://t.co/4SYGCB9mID

— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) August 13, 2018

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1/ We've been documenting hate incidents around the country for 18 months with partner newsrooms around the country. We've received more than 5,000 tips so far.

Here's what we've found this year. https://t.co/MykDN6DJTv

— Documenting Hate (@DocumentHate) August 10, 2018

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"I don’t think my classmates and teachers really grasp the pain we feel."

Swastikas. The N-word. "Go back to Mexico." @educationweek found hundreds of reports of hate and bias in schools. (In partnership w/@ProPublica's @DocumentHate project) https://t.co/vRNKx7dXAk pic.twitter.com/i5M4eOl1rk

— Hyon-Young Kim (@hyonyoungkim) August 7, 2018

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Research Shows That White Mass Shooters Are Treated More Sympathetically by the Media — https://t.co/DZJ3Yj59nd

— DcSlumdog (@DcSlumdog) August 21, 2018

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July 25, 2018 by V Leigh

Jeffrey Whitman, in his own company vehicle, chased a Black man all the way to his home to repeatedly call him a nigger.

ALL HANDS ON DECK.

"I just want to let you know what a nigger you are." -Jeffrey Whitman, owner of Uriahs Heating, Cooling, & Refrigeration in Columbus, OH

Jeffrey Whitman, in his own company vehicle, chased a Black man all the way to his home to repeatedly call him a nigger. pic.twitter.com/BMh3bHHBCS

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 25, 2018

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July 25, 2018 by V Leigh

Hate and Discrimination in America

SLO County residents reported more hate crimes last year than the region has seen in nearly five years, @lindseymholden reports. #HateCrime @ProPublica @DocumentHate https://t.co/cREPtuCFb3

— Matt Fountain (@MattFountain1) July 11, 2018

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The smiling man with the headphones on…so symbolic of one of the reasons why there’s a resurgence of overt racism and hateful rhetoric. The woman behind him is dehumanizing another human and behaving with no dignity and he’s coy and amused. pic.twitter.com/OFfNPJTYiP

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 12, 2018

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Wow @ava,

This is a real life @QueenSugarOWN.

A wealthy white billionaire sold fake seeds to Black farmers to ruin their harvest and undercut their businesses. https://t.co/AJv88ejbyv

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) July 13, 2018

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A woman wearing a shirt with the Puerto Rican flag was accosted by a man, who shouted comments such as, “Are you a citizen?” as she repeatedly asked a nearby police officer for help.

Read more: https://t.co/SJetqA7Azt pic.twitter.com/rCv01mwzVq

— NBC News (@NBCNews) July 11, 2018

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Mia Irizarry says she was setting up a picnic when a white man began harassing her for wearing a shirt with the Puerto Rican flag on it, saying it was "un-American."

A cop stood by and did nothing. https://t.co/4aqX35SWm9

— VICE (@VICE) July 10, 2018

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This is Timothy Trybus’ mugshot.
He’s now charged with 2 felony counts of hate crime for repeatedly harassing a woman wearing a shirt with a Puerto Rican flag on it. It’s a Class 3 felony; punishment could range from probation to to 2- 5yrs in prison. @FPDCC released a timeline. pic.twitter.com/0k4lm7bsUE

— David Begnaud (@DavidBegnaud) July 12, 2018

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Even in one of the most international and open-minded global cities:

18% of Sikhs said they had been denied service by a local business; ~6% who wore religious garments reported having had someone try and tear those garments off them.

Via @rararahima: https://t.co/QQqhRTuW95

— Vignesh Ramachandran (@VigneshR) July 16, 2018

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The city of #Oakland is trying to address racial profiling concerns after a study found that the @oaklandpoliceca is four times more likely to search a vehicle belonging to a black man than a white man. https://t.co/4klnFjgSnr

— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) July 20, 2018

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This happened to my friend, Dr. Carolyn Theard-Griggs, an amazingly calm and pleasant person, vacationing with her husband and 4 kids. They are still waiting for @Marriott to respond and do the right thing. Please retweet. pic.twitter.com/EsIm556kAI

— Robin Whitsell (@robinwhitsell) July 14, 2018

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A Christian named Khalil Cavil was left a bill with no tip at the Saltgrass Steak House in Odessa, TX that said, "we don't tip terrorist" because the costumer thought he was a Muslim. The impact of #Islamophobia on black and brown people. https://t.co/8jumokOovK pic.twitter.com/Zi4C6poDbG

— Dr.Debbie Almontaser (@DebbiAlmontaser) July 21, 2018

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