Montreal police allegedly cut locs from people's hair. Here's the anti-Black history behind that

Sixteen Montreal police officers are under investigation for alleged racist acts against Black and Arab individuals, including the cutting and collecting of locs, a practice that echoes a dark history of slavery and control over Black bodies. Historians highlight the deep-rooted connection between this act and broader systemic racism, illustrating a disturbing pattern of dehumanization. This incident sheds light on the ongoing struggle against racial discrimination and the need for police reform to address such deeply entrenched biases.