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By Ashley France-Howell
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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.
A night out at the bar after work turned into a confrontation. The confrontation turned into a fatal shooting. Listen to the turn of events that ended in Patrick Dorismond’s death. He intervened to protect and remove his girlfriend from a bad situation. His intervention resulted in her broken ankle. Her broken ankle resulted in the arrival of paramedics and police. That arrival resulted in his death. Listen to the tragedy of Jamar Clark’s death.
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He complied with officers when they asked him to move. An altercation with a bouncer made officers return to the scene. The partner of the officer said he did not know why his partner opened fire. Listen to the story of Brendon Glenn’s untimely death. Officers say that he was hit by a train which ultimately led to his death. He told his family that he was assaulted by police. Medical records support his story, but contradicts the story of the NYPD. Listen to the controversy and mystery surrounding Deion Fludd’s death.
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Corey Lamar Jones was a local drummer for a couple churches and a member of a band. After performing with his band, his car began having issues. Listen to how Corey Jones lost his life while awaiting roadside assistance.
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Chinedu was a college graduate, father of a little girl, and brother to Facebook’s public policy director for Africa. Deputies of San Mateo County police didn’t know any of that when they tased him multiple times. The end result was his death in October 2018. A city government employee of 29 years is startled when police raid the wrong apartment. Listen to how misinformation caused the death of Alberta Spruill.
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A twin sister, a mother, and a friend. Yvette was being a peacekeeper when her life was tragically taken from her. Listen to the tragic story of Yvette Smith. A son, a brother, a football player. Jordan was doing what teenagers do - partying with friends when his life was taken. Listen to how Jordan’s age and the number 15 take on a new meaning for his family.
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A mother of four was executed while she slept, and an officer was to blame. Listen to find out what happened to Dominique and the reasons behind her death. Carlos, a husband and father of eight, was literally scared to death after police raided his home in the middle of the night looking for someone who wasn’t there.
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In part two of my interview with Dr. Kimya, she talks about Black mental health and why cops are often found not guilty at their trials.
Here is Dr. Kimya's call to action:
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In part one of my interview with Dr. Kimya, she discusses her training background, why she no longer does equity training for police departments, and what 'defund the police REALLY means,' among a few other talking points.
About Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis:
Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis is an activist, sociologist and criminologist, educator, and researcher. As founder of 365 Diversity, Dr. Dennis provides results-based services for decision makers in K-12 schools, colleges and universities, businesses, and for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Emphasis is placed on supporting and protecting people’s underserved and minoritized identities and experiences in personal lives and professional lives. A range of demographics and cultures captured consist of religion, spirituality, race and ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, language and communication, mental health, physical health, self-harm and suicide, disability, reproductive decisions, and sexuality.
Born and raised in Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Dennis lived in North Carolina for 17 years—8 years in Raleigh to attain doctorate and 9 years in Winston-Salem as college faculty and university staff. Dr. Dennis lives in Baltimore, Maryland and connects with local, national, and international schools, businesses, and organizations.
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A man was heading home with his family, when he was pulled over because he “looked like” a robbery suspect. Listen to hear how a simple traffic stop ended with his death for all the world to see in real time. A daughter, a mother, and a friend. A drug raid for her boyfriend with an unexpected end. Hear how a SWAT raid took the life of a mother of six and injured her 1-year old son.
Facebook Video of Castile Shooting Reaches Millions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m92ScOhoYOw
Diamond Reynolds’ Daughter: “I can keep you safe”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zTHedgshuo
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On the evening of September 6, 2018, Botham Jean was sitting on his couch eating ice cream and enjoying TV. At the same time, Amber Guyger was coming home from a 13 hour shift with the Dallas Police Department. Listen to find out how a case of being in the right place at the wrong time caused Botham to lose his life.
RAW VIDEO: Dallas police officer bodycam of fatal Botham Jean shooting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiYMwP5hgDU
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The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.