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Snap Judgment tells intriguing stories about extraordinary and defining events in people's lives. The program's raw, intimate, and musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see a sliver of the world through another's eye.

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Black Lives Matter

A protester kicks a tear gas canister fired by police as protests continue Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Philadelphia over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died May 25 after he was pinned at the neck by a Minneapolis police officer. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Protesters win $9 million settlement and police demilitarization pledge for 2020 tear-gassing

The settlement with the group of 20 activists, organizers, and West Philly residents also includes a pledge to demilitarize the police.

2 years ago

Police deploy tear gas to disperse a crowd during a protest Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Philadelphia over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died May 25 after he was pinned at the neck by a Minneapolis police officer. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Protesters win $9 million settlement and police demilitarization pledge for 2020 tear-gassing in West Philadelphia

The city's agreement with the group of 20 activists and residents also includes a half-million award to the Bread & Roses Community Fund.

2 years ago

The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards, Jan. 28, 2023
Courts & Law

Supervisor in Tyre Nichols’ death retired before firing

Nichols' family attorney Ben Crump says letting Smith retire was a cowardly move to avoid consequences.

2 years ago

Najee Seabrooks
Courts & Law

‘Our system failed Najee’: Advocates renew calls for mental health support in wake of N.J. police killing

The 31-year-old Paterson violence intervention advocate was experiencing a mental health episode during a fatal encounter with police on March 3.

2 years ago

Protesters rally outside the Paterson Police Department on March 10 over the killing of Najee Seabrooks.
Courts & Law

Bodycam footage shows Najee Seabrooks’ deadly encounter with Paterson Police, questions remain

With guns drawn, police are seen negotiating with Seabrooks. At times the 31-year-old Black man can be heard both complying and threatening to harm himself and officers.

2 years ago

BLM Paterson Leader Zellie Thomas speaks to the crowd on Fri, March 10, 2023. (Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Najee Seabrooks’ family demands police release bodycam footage of shooting that killed man in mental distress

Community members in Paterson have called for police to suspend the involved officers without pay, effective immediately.

2 years ago

Protesters march, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. Authorities pleaded for calm while activists vowed to fight on Thursday in Kentucky’s largest city, where a gunman wounded two police officers during anguished protests following the decision not to charge officers for killing Breonna Taylor. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Courts & Law

DOJ says Louisville police had pattern of violating rights

The report said Louisville Police “discriminate against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants.

2 years ago

School buses are seen in a file photo.
Education

Murphy says New Jersey will expand AP Black history classes

Advanced Placement African American Studies courses will be expanded to 26 schools in New Jersey next year.

2 years ago

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Community

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral

The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.

2 years ago

Vice President Harris (center) marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge on March 6, 2022, in Selma, Ala., to commemorate the 57th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. (Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty Images)
NPR
Community

It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration

Here are three things to know about Black History Month.

2 years ago

A memorial is displayed for Tyre Nichols at the Embrace statue in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 28, 2023.
NPR
Courts & Law

Police statements tell the first version of an incident. Then video footage comes out

In the days since Tennessee officials released video footage of Memphis police officers brutally beating Tyre Nichols, law enforcement has faced a new wave of criticism.

2 years ago

A group of demonstrators protest outside a police precinct in response to the death of Tyre Nichols, who died after being beaten by Memphis police officers, in Memphis, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Courts & Law

7th Memphis officer disciplined, EMTs fired in Nichols death

Memphis police say two more officers involved in the arrest, beating and death of Tyre Nichols have been disciplined.

2 years ago

A Philadelphia police cruiser is parked between Arch and Market streets in West Philadelphia
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

Episode 2: The targets

While some older Black Philadelphians are calling for stop and frisk in Philadelphia, many young Black men in the city are terrified by the possibility.

Air Date: November 22, 2022

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Courts & Law
6abc

3 former Sharon Hill police officers plead guilty in deadly shooting of Fanta Bility

The three former Sharon Hill police officers charged with firing shots that killed 8-year-old Fanta Bility have pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment.

3 years ago

A Philly police officer's uniform is pictured
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Understaffing and slower 911 response times for communities of color are major problems for Philly police, says new city report

Requested by City Council, the PPD audit by the Controller’s Office also includes recommendations for progress.

3 years ago

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