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EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 5 MIN

Media perpetuates ‘Black-on-Black crime,’ but experts say intraracial crime is common

from WUWM News · host WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

The term “Black-on-Black crime” has existed for decades, perpetuating the idea that Black people are the biggest threats to each other. A listener wanted our Beats Me series to tackle the topic.

The term “Black-on-Black crime” has existed for decades, perpetuating the idea that Black people are the biggest threats to each other. A listener wanted our Beats Me series to tackle the topic.

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Media perpetuates ‘Black-on-Black crime,’ but experts say intraracial crime is common

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