Death by design: Systemic racism and police brutality in the U.S. and Australia

Black deaths in Australia and the United States follow a similar historical pattern of racist institutionalism and disregard for the sanctity of human life, writes Dr Rashad Seedeen.

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BARKINDJI MAN Anzac Sullivan, 37, died on March 18, allegedly while running away from police after they visited his home to serve an outstanding warrant.

Less than a month later, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old from a small city just north of Minneapolis, was shot dead by police attempting to arrest him for an outstanding warrant.

These deaths, along with many others, have ignited protests and…

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