Nickname | 100 Blacks |
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Established | 1995 |
Founders | Eric Adams |
Founded at | New York City |
Focus | activism |
Headquarters | New York City |
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Region served | New York City |
Services | Advocates for better interaction between the African American community and the New York City Police Department |
Fields | law enforcement |
100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care (or 100 Blacks) is an American New York City-based advocacy group which focuses on fighting injustices between the African American community and their interactions with the New York City Police Department (NYPD). This internal relations advocacy group speaks out against police brutality, racial profiling and police misconduct. They are composed of active duty and retired employees from within the department. They also support the black community with financial, educational and legal support.[1]