Document the incident.
Prove the pattern.
Win the demand.
AASS is not a news site. It is a civic tool: report what happened where you live, see what others have reported on the public map, and read the policy work on what Black America should fight for next.
How it works
Three steps from incident to leverage
Context
Headlines worth watching
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14hWhat AASS is
A civic safety platform for Black communities
The African American Safety Society helps people document racial harm, visualize where it keeps happening, and connect that evidence to policy demands worth fighting for. It complements commercial court-record tools like Global Ticket Pay: GTP handles tickets and warrants; AASS handles the community safety and advocacy layer those records do not cover.
Resources
How to report a racial incident
Step-by-step guide to documenting harm in your community.
ReadBlack community safety guide
Why report, map, and demand change — not just react.
ReadThe Winnable Demand
Policy essay on reparations Black America can actually win.
ReadAll insights
Research and analysis from AASSociety.
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