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Since Slavery, Curfews Have Been a Tool of Racial Oppression

Tracey Ford
Momentum
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Jun 11, 2020

There’s a long history of curfews being used to police the freedoms of Black people. And even now, after acknowledging this fraught history, Oakland Mayor Libby Schaff put one in place last week in an effort to quell the (rightful) rage of protesters.

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Momentum
Momentum

Published in Momentum

Momentum is a blog that captures and reflects the moment we find ourselves in, one where rampant anti-Black racism is leading to violence, trauma, protest, reflection, sorrow, and more. Momentum doesn’t look away when the news cycle shifts.

Tracey Ford
Tracey Ford

Written by Tracey Ford

Director of Publisher Growth @Medium

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