Americans are supposed to turn to police after a murder. In black communities, they often can’t – German Lopez / Vox Subscribe to On Race in America Enter your email address to receive new essays, The Week's Top Stories, and other updates by email. Important: After clicking Subscribe, please check your email and confirm your subscription. Email Address Subscribe August 29, 2016 A veteran crime reporter explains how police under- and overpolice black Americans. Read more here Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like this:Like Loading…