An encyclopedic compilation of 101 Black Americans killed by law enforcement officers between 1918 and 2020. Details each victim's encounter with police, officers involved, legal aftermath (if any), and, for some more recent incidents, links to related video footage.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPECIAL - $12.99 -> $0.99 until February 13 only. Black. Lives. Matter. Not more, and definitely not less. Why is a statement about lives having value, controversial? As SNL's Michael Che stated, "Black Lives Matter. Just Matter." George Floyd's murder was as shocking as it was common. In fact, there is an entire museum in Montgomery, Alabama, dedicated to 4,400 lynching victims. But, the sad truth is, 4,400 were only the reported ones. And, if you look into the statistics, many of the lynchings were perpetrated by, or sanctioned by law enforcement. This compilation of lost lives is more of an encyclopedia and serves as a record for the 101 deaths of unarmed people of color attributed to law enforcement. From Tamir Rice to Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Aubrey to James Earl Chaney; many you have heard about, and many you have not. We document who they were as people, the details surrounding their deaths, as well as if there were any arrests or convictions of officers involved. Unfortunately, this is an incomplete record, but an important reminder just the same. We owe them that much.

This definitive guide to America's present-day racial reckoning examines the forces that pushed our unjust system to its breaking point after the death of George Floyd. For many, the story of the weeks of protests in the summer of 2020 began with the horrific nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds when Police Officer Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd on camera, and it ended with the sweeping federal, state, and intrapersonal changes that followed. It is a simple story, wherein white America finally witnessed enough brutality to move their collective consciousness. The only problem is that it isn't true. George Floyd was not the first Black man to be killed by police—he wasn’t even the first to inspire nation-wide protests—yet his death came at a time when America was already at a tipping point. In Say Their Names, five seasoned journalists probe this critical shift. With a piercing examination of how inequality has been propagated throughout history, from Black imprisonment and the Convict Leasing program to long-standing predatory medical practices to over-policing, the authors highlight the disparities that have long characterized the dangers of being Black in America. They examine the many moderate attempts to counteract these inequalities, from the modern Civil Rights movement to Ferguson, and how the killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others pushed compliance with an unjust system to its breaking point. Finally, they outline the momentous changes that have resulted from this movement, while at the same time proposing necessary next steps to move forward. With a combination of penetrating, focused journalism and affecting personal insight, the authors bring together their collective years of reporting, creating a cohesive and comprehensive understanding of racial inequality in America.

After Life is a collective history of how Americans experienced, navigated, commemorated, and ignored mass death and loss during the global COVID-19 pandemic, mass uprisings for racial justice, and the near presidential coup in 2021 following the 2020 election. Inspired by the writers who documented American life during the Great Depression and World War II for the Works Progress Administration (WPA), the editors asked twenty-first-century historians and legal experts to focus on the parallels, convergences, and differences between the exceptional "long 2020", while it unfolds, and earlier eras in U.S. History. Providing context for the entire volume, After Life’s Introduction explains how COVID-19 and America's long history of inequality, combined with a corrupt and unconcerned federal government, produced one of the darkest times in our nation’s history. Discussing the rise of the COVID-19 death toll in the United States, eventually exceeding the 1918 flu, the AIDS epidemic, and the Civil War, it ties public health, immigration, white supremacy, elections history, and epidemics together, and provides a short history of the Black Lives Matter protests of 2020 and the beginnings of a Third Reconstruction. After Life documents how Americans have dealt with grief, pain, and loss, both individually and communally, and how we endure and thrive. The title is an affirmation that even in our suspended half-living during lockdowns and quarantines, we are a nation of survivors—with an unprecedented chance to rebuild society in a more equitable way. Contributors include: Gwendolyn Hall, Heather Ann Thompson, Jacquelyn Dowd Hall, Keith Ellison, Keri Leigh Merritt, Martha Hodes, Mary Kathryn Nagle, Mary L. Dudziak, Monica Muñoz Martinez, Peniel E. Joseph, Philip J. Deloria, Rhae Lynn Barnes, Robert L. Tsai, Robin D. G. Kelley, Scott Poulson-Bryant, Stephen Berry, Tera W. Hunter, Ula Y. Taylor, and, Yohuru Williams.

When John Doe attended what he thought was a typical industry event, he could never have predicted the life-altering ordeal that awaited him. Drawn into a night orchestrated by one of music’s most powerful figures, Sean Combs, Doe soon found himself ensnared in a terrifying experience that would leave lasting scars. This chilling account, based on Doe’s harrowing lawsuit, unearths details of alleged manipulation, drugging, and sexual assault—claims that now challenge the public image of a celebrity once believed untouchable. As the lawsuit unfolds, John Doe vs. Sean Combs delves into the grim reality hidden behind Combs' music empire, where the promise of a glamorous evening devolved into a nightmare of betrayal, intimidation, and violence. With statements from Doe’s complaint, this book provides a shocking look into allegations that reveal a side of the entertainment world few dare to speak of—where the balance of power is rarely in favor of the victim. For readers captivated by high-profile cases, celebrity scandals, and the dark truths behind the headlines, John Doe vs. Sean Combs offers an eye-opening journey through one man’s fight for justice. Gripping and deeply unsettling, this is a story of survival, courage, and a quest for accountability that refuses to be silenced.

Mase vs Diddy: Vindication — In Mase's Own Words For decades, fans have speculated about the tensions between Harlem-born rapper Mase and music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Now, for the first time, Mase speaks directly to the controversy in this unfiltered transcript taken from exclusive interviews. In his own words, Mase lays bare his struggles to regain control of his music, the disrespect he endured, and the emotional toll of being trapped in a system where power and money rule. From accusations of unpaid royalties to the battle for publishing rights, Mase gives an unapologetic account of his fight for respect. He recounts the betrayals, broken promises, and shady business practices that left a trail of devastation for him and fellow Bad Boy artists like Biggie Smalls, Craig Mack, and Black Rob. In a world where artists are often silenced, Mase stands tall, lyrically and personally, to claim his vindication. If you've followed the legal battles and media headlines surrounding Diddy, this book provides rare, raw insights. Mase's voice will resonate with fans and those curious about the darker side of the music industry. This is not just a story of fame—it's a fight for justice and recognition.