BLM Presents: What Matters

Keeping Our Community Safe


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In this powerful episode of What Matters, we unpack the complex relationship between the Black community and policing, diving into the harsh realities of systemic racism embedded in law enforcement.


Join our hosts as they share personal stories and examine critical issues like racial profiling, qualified immunity, and the devastating criminalization of poverty. This conversation highlights the urgent need for alternatives to traditional policing, calling for transformative changes such as demilitarization, comprehensive policy reform, and community-led safety initiatives. Together, we envision a future rooted in public safety, where harmful policing practices are abolished, and empowered communities take the lead in keeping each other safe.

Resources and Organizations Mentioned

• Anti Police-Terror Project
• Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program Denver
• BLM Vote

Disclaimer

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individual participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the organization.

In this podcast, BLM brings together four very different voices for a candid community conversation about the issues that matter most to us. We cannot wait for any party or president to address the needs of our people directly; we have to do it ourselves.

While we strive to present diverse perspectives, our goal is to foster an open dialogue and community-building. We invite your feedback and encourage you to join the conversation through our socials. As always, listener discretion is advised, and we encourage critical engagement with the topics discussed.

Thank you for supporting BLM as we continue to amplify voices in our community.

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