5Qs: Yankah Proposes New Theory of “Deputization” and White Violence Against Black People

January 6, 2025
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“Deputization,” a term coined by Michigan Law professor Ekow Yankah, refers to violence against Black individuals by white private citizens who believe they have a legal right to their actions. This concept is the focus of a new edition of 5Qs, in which Yankah delves into the roots of deputization and explains why it differs from other forms of racial violence.

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