Abstract : This article examines the pervasive issue of police brutality in America, particularly its disproportionate impact on Black communities, and argues for a comprehensive approach to address this critical problem. The persistence of police violence against Black individuals is deeply rooted in systemic racism, reflecting broader societal inequalities and historical injustices. The historical context of police brutality, stems from racial biases and discriminatory practices have become entrenched in law enforcement institutions through Jim Crow laws as well as the connection between color blindness. It also analyzes the limitations of existing accountability, and the challenges faced by affected communities in seeking justice. To effectively combat police brutality and protect Black lives, this paper proposes a multifaceted strategy encompassing policy reform, community engagement, and education by first discussing the statistics and the number of cases involving black Americans being victims of police brutality, the lack of accountability and non-indictments of police officers who are perpetrators of excessive force and how the overrepresentation of excessive force against black people represents white supremacy. This article argues that meaningful change requires not only reforming police departments but also addressing the underlying societal structures that perpetuate racial inequalities.

Keyword :Critical Race Theory, Color Blindness, Institutional Racism, Police brutality, Violence, White Supremacy