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Truthout
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Philly's Ski Mask Ban Is Just Another Tool for Cops to Target Black Youth

The City Council of Philadelphia has passed a ban on ski masks in certain public spaces, citing concerns about crime.
Critics argue that these types of fashion bans disproportionately target communities of color. [ more ]
Truthout
4 months ago
Social justice

Philly's Ski Mask Ban Is Just Another Tool for Cops to Target Black Youth

The City Council of Philadelphia has passed a ban on ski masks in certain public spaces, citing concerns about crime.
Critics argue that these types of fashion bans disproportionately target communities of color. [ more ]
Truthout
4 months ago
Social justice

Philly's Ski Mask Ban Is Just Another Tool for Cops to Target Black Youth

The City Council of Philadelphia has passed a ban on ski masks in certain public spaces, citing concerns about crime.
Critics argue that these types of fashion bans disproportionately target communities of color. [ more ]
WFTV
5 months ago
Coronavirus

Will banning ski masks stop crime? Philadelphia could soon find out

Philadelphia is considering a widespread ban on ski masks to combat violent crime
There are concerns that the ban could lead to discrimination and questions about its effectiveness [ more ]
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