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Biden: laws for crack possession a 'big mistake'
Former Vice President Joe Biden accepted responsibility for his part in the passage of 1980s legislation that toughened sentences for crack cocaine possession, calling it "a big mistake" because of its damage to the black community.
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Gillibrand MLK message: racism must 'be my fight'
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on Monday addressed hundreds of African-Americans at a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration hosted by civil rights activist Al Sharpton.
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Gillibrand MLK message: racism must 'be my fight'
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand addressed hundreds of African-Americans at a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration hosted by civil rights activist Al Sharpton.
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Rally in support of Trayvon Martin
CLEAN: Exterior shots of a large crowd of protesters gathered in the street in support of Trayvon Martin a month on since he was shot dead, shots of Trayvon Martin's parents arriving and getting out of car and speaking to Reverend Al...
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Sanford a month on from Trayvon Martin's death
CLEAN: Exterior shots of a lady walking her dogs, signs for the historic district
a lady riding a bicycle, a Helicopter in the sky and people walking through the streets and sitting on benches near to where Trayvon Martin was shot dead...
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Rally in support of Trayvon Martin
CLEAN: Exterior shots of Protesters gathered in the street in support of Trayvon Martin a month on since he was shot dead, shots of various people including families and children walking through the streets on the 29th March 2012 in...
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Two New York City police officers are charged with manslaughter in the death of Sean Bell, who was shot by police the day of his wedding; A third officer faces a lesser charge.
HEADLINE: Three officers charged in groom's death
CAPTION: Two New York City police officers are charged with manslaughter in the death of Sean Bell, who was shot by police the day of his wedding; A third officer faces a lesser charge....
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USA: NEW YORK: POLICE OFFICER PLEADS GUILTY TO ATTACK
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A U-S New York City police officer on Tuesday, admitted to carrying out a vicious assault against a Haitian immigrant.
Justin Volpe, 27, sodomised Abner Louima with a wooden stick in a vicious attack that spattered a...
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Civil rights leaders demanded a federal investigation and vowed to march through the streets in protest after three police officers were cleared of all charges in the killing of an unarmed black man.
HEADLINE: Outrage after NYPD officers cleared
CAPTION: Civil rights leaders demanded a federal investigation and vowed to march through the streets in protest after three police officers were cleared of all charges in the killing of...
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The parents of Michael Brown and Eric Garner, who were allegedly killed by police, say they need the federal government's help in investigating their sons' deaths. (Sept. 25)
The families of Michael Brown and Eric Garner spoke at a rally in Washington on Thursday.
Speaking along with leaders of the National Urban League and the National Action Network, the parents said their children were wrongfully killed by...
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Stars gather for ex-president's book launch
New York - 21 June 2004
1. Wide shot Metropolitan Museum of Art
2. Medium Shot President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton getting out of car
3. CU President Clinton holding Hillary Clinton's hand
3. WS Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton...
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President Barack Obama on Monday honored those killed in a weekend attack at two Jewish facilities in Kansas, saying no one should have to worry about their security while gathering with their fellow believers. (April 14)
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President Barack Obama on Monday honored those killed in a weekend attack at two Jewish facilities in Kansas, saying no one should have to worry about their security while gathering with...
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Civil rights leaders joined family members and thousands of others in saying goodbye to Michael Brown, the 18-year-old who was shot and killed by a police officer. They called on the nation to push for change and end the 'senseless killings.' (Aug. 25)
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Michael Brown's relatives said goodbye Monday to the 18-year-old who was shot and killed by a police officer, remembering him as a "gentle soul" with a deep and growing faith in Christianity...
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Rev. Al Sharpton has announced plans for a national march against police violence to be held in Washington, D.C. next Saturday, December 13th. (Dec. 6)
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Reverend Al Sharpton announced plans Saturday for a coordinated National March Against Police Violence, to be held next Saturday December 13, 2014, in Washington, DC. He says marchers will...
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The Rev. Al Sharpton is leading a series of protests throughout the Manhattan on Wednesday. It's a response to the acquittals of three undercover detectives in the killing of, Sean Bell, an unarmed groom on his wedding day.
HEADLINE: Sharpton: Civil rights violated in Bell ruling
CAPTION: The Rev. Al Sharpton is leading a series of protests throughout the Manhattan on Wednesday. It's a response to the acquittals of three undercover detectives in the...
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Reverend Al Sharpton says they will continue to fight for a federal grand jury to consider Brown killing
Reverend Al Sharpton called for the shooting of Michael Brown to be put before a federal grand jury during a church service in Ferguson dedicated to the memory of Brown.
Sharpton, a Baptist minister and civil rights activist, said that...
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On Sunday, Reverend Al Sharpton preached at the same St. Louis church where Michael Brown's funeral service was held. Sharpton said Officer Darren Wilson's resignation was not the objective in finding justice for the shooting death of Brown. (Nov. 30)
Rev. Al Sharpton, president of the National Action Network, pledged to continue fighting for justice in the shooting death of Michael Brown.
Sharpton, speaking at a church service in St. Louis on Sunday, said despite the grand jury's...
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More protests are planned in New York over a Post cartoon that some have interpreted as comparing President Barack Obama to a violent chimpanzee gunned down by police.
HEADLINE: Protest outside NY Post over cartoon
CAPTION: Some 200 demonstrators marched in front of the New York Post Thursday to protest a newspaper cartoon that critics say compares President Barack Obama to the chimpanzee that was...
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Memorial for Michael Jackson at Apollo Theatre, fans
1. Wide of Apollo Theatre in Harlem, New York, with fans in line outside theatre
2. Wide exterior of Apollo marquee with Michael Jackson tribute message
3. Mid shot condolences wall with written messages from fans
4. Close-up of candles...
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Medical examiner rules that NYC man's chokehold death was a homicide. (Aug. 2)
New Yorkers enraged by a man's death in police custody see a medical examiner's ruling that blames a prohibited chokehold as a clear indication the officers involved should face criminal charges.
Garner was killed by neck compressions...
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Michael Brown's father called for calm and peace in Ferguson during an appearance at Peace Fest in St. Louis on Sunday evening. (Aug. 24)
The father of a black 18-year-old shot to death by a white police officer in Ferguson pleaded Sunday for a "day of silence" as he lays his son to rest Monday.
"Tomorrow all I want is peace," Michael Brown Sr. told hundreds of people in...
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DV Brown Sharpton
HEADLINE:Sharpton: Brown a Superstar on His Own Terms
James Brown-Funeral
CAPTION: Among those honoring James Brown at Harlem's Apollo Theater is the Rev. Al Sharpton who delivered a eulogy to his friend. Thousands of fans attended ...
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A resident in Orlando Florida says he's stunned that Sanford police haven't charged a neighborhood watch captain who shot and killed an unarmed teen who was returning to his gated community
HEADLINE: Resident: Need to re-investigate teen shooting
CAPTION: A resident in Orlando Florida says he's stunned that Sanford police haven't charged a neighborhood watch captain who shot and killed an unarmed teen who was returning to...