Reel Time/Real Justice discusses the case of Rodney King, an African American man, who was brutally beaten by police officers. This violent act was caught on camera, and was analyzed thoroughly to determine whether this was a case of police brutality or if the police officers were justifiably protecting themselves. In court, a decision was made stating that the police did not use excessive force. Racial profiling and police brutality are still problems we face in today’s society. Some examples in today’s news include Eric Garner, who was put in a illegal chokehold by police which led to his death, and Freddie Gray who suffered a spinal injury when the police restrained him and who also died from his injuries.  A high percentage of those facing racial discrimination are young black and Latino men. This is causing much tension between communities and the law enforcement. We do not know when and if racial profiling will stop occurring, but we can create more laws and regulations that will ensure that people who are stopped by police actually show suspicious activity when they are being stopped, and that the police officers are not using brutal force when they are doing their job.

How do you think we can stop racial profiling from occurring?