Josiah Bates is a journalist at theGrio. He focuses on social issues, particularly racial injustice and movements like Black Lives Matter, while also shedding light on data-driven narratives surrounding topics such as inner-city gun violence and the case of Breonna Taylor. Bates has been featured in Yahoo News, Next City, TIME, The Trace, and The Appeal Media.
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Josiah's coverage largely focuses on crime, government & politics, with an emphasis on racial disparities and civil rights. He frequently cites data and covers evolving stories related to gun violence, police accountability, homicide rates, Black communities, segregation, systemic racism, activism, lawsuits and community safety.
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By: Josiah Bates
This is the state of the homeless crisis in America. Many cities and lawmakers are focused on criminalizing rather than helping the most vulnerable people in American cities. And that approach places more pressure on advocates and volunteers who want to help those who have nowhere to sleep, feel safe or take care of basic necessities.
The survey found that adults 30 and under typically disagree that the police are doing a good job in their city.
By: Josiah Bates
For eight years in New York City, police stops declined across the five boroughs. Then, in 2022, the number of stops increased by a record margin — at the expense of Black and Latino people.
HB 601 would restrict the power of civilian police oversight boards, a crucial tool for Black people in assessing fair treatment by police.
By: Josiah Bates
During a budget presentation, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced a proposed $600 million investment in public safety for the next five years.
A report by the Southern Poverty Law Center found that Black students are suspended far more than white students in Alabama.
By: Josiah Bates
Across the country, minorities in low-income neighborhoods struggle to find open and high-quality park and playground spaces.
Exposing the harms of the criminal legal system and elevating solutions that keep all people safe.
By: Josiah Bates
A nascent effort in Peoria received federal funds through city government, but struggled to grow. The city cancelled its contract in only seven months.
By: Josiah Bates
As Midwestern cities reject calls for police reform, a chief deputy in Ohio is fighting for a community policing approach to gun violence.
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