Learn the Fundamentals

Four lessons for new advocates

Understand the history of American police violence and learn how to pressure local decision makers to create policies that end brutality and secure accountability.

Choose your journey

Start at the beginning or jump to a specific topic—this curriculum is designed to meet you wherever you are. Learn why we made this.

Lesson 02

The People in Power

Pull back the curtain on your local decision makers and discover their pressure points.

The People in Power: The Introduction
Mayors & City Councils
Learn who makes the rules in your city.
District Attorneys
Dig into the hidden factors that can taint a DA's pursuit of due process.
The Police Chief
Meet the top cop who runs your community.
Police Unions
Get acquainted with the tactics of the group that "polices" the police.