Episode 3: Taxation Without Representation

It's easy to comprehend why protests in the 1770's escalated into riots and vandalism like the Boston Tea Party; which eventually turned into a full scale conflict. Taxation Without Representation is the antithesis of what The United States of America stands for. This is what we are taught in school and what we all generally agree on right? So why are so many of us surprised when the response to innocent Black and Brown People being murdered by Police is chants of Black Lives Matter? Why are so many of us surprised when chants turn into Protest, and in some cases Protest turns into riots? If those that your tax dollars employ are able to murder you when you are innocent and get away with it isn't that Taxation Without Representation? We explore these issues through the stories of two people doing what they can to dismantle systemic racism.

First we have Educator, Father and Activist Kyhree Veale. Mr. Veale is a Young Leader who has been on the front lines of various protests including those specific to bringing awareness to Black Lives Matter and advocating for the end of Police Brutality. What was it like being on the front lines of the Boston Black Lives Matter Protests that made International News? Why does Mr Veale refer to those that co-opted an otherwise peaceful protest and turned it into a riot "Cowards"? What reforms would Mr Veale like to see within Police Departments?

We then hear from former Assistant District Attorney and current Defense Attorney Stephanie Soriano. Hear Attorney Soriano detail what Qualified Immunity is and why it should be reformed. How did her drive to bring about change to Systemic Racism within the Judicial System and economics ultimately drive her to switch from District Attorney to Private Practice Defense Attorney. What are her thoughts on if we will ever see the change that we are advocating for?

We also hear from YOU the listener about your thoughts on episode 2, and hear a sneak peak from episode 4. Don't forget to subscribe to Tell Us The Truth on the iHeart Radio Podcast App, Spreaker and iTunes/Apple Podcasts.