Benjamin Gross

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Time to Stop Killing And Start Loving, Say Mourners at Philando Castile Funeral

By Benjamin Gross | July 15, 2016

They talk about Castile’s life, the tragedy of how he died and what needs to be done to prevent deaths like this in the future.

Thousands Mourn Philando Castile At Funeral – Video And Photos

By Video by Benjamin Gross, Text By Michael McIntee | July 14, 2016

“United for Philando” chanted many of the thousands of people showed up for the funeral of Philando Castile, the man police killed at a traffic stop which set off a wave of protests across the country.

Criminal Justice

Why People Are Rallying Against Police Killing Of Jamar Clark

By Video by Benjamin Gross & Bill Sorem, Text By Michael McIntee | March 28, 2016

People who attended a rally calling for justice in the Minneapolis police killing of Jamar Clark tell us in song and prose why they are there.