America is supposed to be the land of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but for so many Americans, particularly Black Americans, this country is anything but. Justice and fairness is not equitably administered and bias and poor training of police often leads to disproportionate outcomes. Vox looks at the history of police violence against Black Americans and the nearly complete lack of justice for their murders.
Stephen is a professional urban planner in Puget Sound with a passion for sustainable, livable, and diverse cities. He is especially interested in how policies, regulations, and programs can promote positive outcomes for communities. With stints in great cities like Bellingham and Cork, Stephen currently lives in Seattle. He primarily covers land use and transportation issues and has been with The Urbanist since 2014.