Skip to main content

The timeline can be navigated by dragging the pointer on the timeline bar, located at the bottom of the screen on the desktop version and on the left of the screen on mobile. To filter by a specific topic, make a selection on the dropdown “Filters” menu or click “Search” to do a keyword search. To learn more, click “Read More” below.

Read More

Prosecutors in Illinois create racist contest that targets Black men based on their weight.

1995-2000

LEG
COP
RAC
FAT

Prosecutors in Cook County, Illinois play a "game" where they compete to be the first person to convict enough Black men to constitute 4,000 pounds in total weight. Heavier defendants are worth more points, skewing convictions on the basis of weight.