One of the first very public decisions by newly elected Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao was also very controversial. She first put then-Oakland police chief LeRonne Armstrong on leave and then fired him, as a result of his breaking of the rules. He engaged in conduct that continued the legacy of the blue wall of silence which in police departments across the country covers up, excuses and allows for bad behavior by law enforcement. But rather than hail her decision as bold and courageous some groups including some Black-led groups, organized rallies and protests to defend the scandal-embroiled chief. Our guest in this episode is Justin Phillips, a columnist for the San Francisco Chronicle, whose recent column blasts the NAACP saying: “The organization is validating concerns that it might be out of touch”.

Read Justin Phillips‘ column: https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/justinphillips/article/oakland-naacp-armstrong-police-17809410.php

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