New York City Mayor Eric Adams revamped the NYPD Neighborhood Safety Teams to keep illegal guns off the streets, but new reports show numerous unjustified stops.

Reports from a federal monitor show the controversial “stop-and-frisk” teams are making some unlawful stops targeting Black and Hispanic people, finding 24% of the stops were unconstitutional, the NY Daily News reports. Mylan Denerstein, the court-appointed monitor, examined the reports and called the results “disappointing.”

The units, riding in unmarked cars and wearing security-like uniforms, seem to be the least compliant overall of officers, with department officials constantly overlooking their flaws. “Too many people are stopped, frisked, and searched unlawfully,” Denerstein said. “At the precinct level, sergeants, lieutenants, and commanding officers fail to identify and correct the unconstitutional policing.”

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The task force was disbanded by former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio but reinstated after Adams took office last year. Adams’ first initiative was to bring back undercover, plain-clothed cops, similar to the ones involved in the tragic case of Eric Garner in 2014. However, not wanting repeated offenses, Adams required the teams to have constitutional policing training, have a modified uniform, and wear body cameras.

Neighborhood Safety Teams operate in 34 areas that account for 80% of the city’s violent crime rate, largely in communities of color. According to Fox News, 97% of the people stopped are Black or Hispanic.

A spokesperson from Adams’ office, Fabien Levy, says the mayor finds the monitor’s methods concerning and questions the findings since news outlets were the ones who reported it to them. He claims shootings have declined since the task force was reinstated, and the units are trained to “protect their civil liberties as well.” “Any unconstitutional stop is unacceptable, and we will strive to do better for New Yorkers every day,” Levy added.

Source: NYPD ‘Stop-and-Frisk’ Team Made Unconstitutional Stops Targeting Black and Brown People

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Last night, our insta-auntie, Tabitha Brown, did a thing in Atlanta, Georgia. Tabitha and retail giant Target brought the first installment of their four-part collaboration to the runway. While the event was about showcasing the fashions from the limited-time-only line, it also offered an experience that complimented the brilliance of the more than 75 colorful items.

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The Tabitha For Target Fashion Show was held at The Foundry at Puritan Mill. The venue featured beautiful luxe tropical decor that allowed many Instagram-able opportunities. Guest had the pleasure of an open bar with signature cocktails and delicious hors-d’oeuvres while the house DJ moved the crowd.

The event was hosted by journalist/host Danielle Young and comedian Kev On Stage. The two hosts sat with Brown following the fashion show to discuss the partnership. The designer said she was “given full creative freedom” to execute her vision. In true Tabitha Brown fashion, she dropped some fantastic gems. “It’s always waiting for us to get to it,” Brown said about our dreams as she reflected on her journey to this point. The vegan influencer also shared that she aspired to have a clothing line even after dropping out of fashion school but never imagined it would be with Target.

Tabitha Brown For Target Prioritizes Inclusivity

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Source: Courtesy of Target / Courtesy of Target

Brown wanted to ensure that this collection was one that everyone could enjoy, and as each model walked the rainbow runway, that intention was apparent. The models represented many communities of women; plus-size, straight size, tall, short, mature, and young. Speaking of a young model, Brown’s daughter Choyce Brown opened and closed the runway showcase with grace and proficiency as if she had been ripping the runway for years. Brown shared that “seeing her baby girl walk” in the show was definitely a highlight. She shared that her mother, who is now deceased, told her that she would have fun playing dress-up with her daughter. She went on to say, “today, we got to play dress up in the clothes I designed.”

Source: Tabitha Brown Showcased Fashions From Her Target Collaboration On An Atlanta Runway