Policing
How reporting while Black during a summer of uprisings changed us
An episode of Real Black History provides a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like for Black reporters covering issues that affect our own communities.
Air Date: May 26, 2021
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SEPTA is testing a new way to help people struggling with addiction on the system
SEPTA is trying a new approach to keeping its stations clean and safe, while helping people suffering from addiction who take shelter in the transit system.
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Organized labor pushes for racial justice on anniversary of George Floyd’s murder
The hourlong vigil in front of City Hall focused on solutions to systemic racism.
5 years ago
Changes to Delaware’s ‘use-of-force’ law part of criminal justice reform push
A trio of bills introduced on the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder are designed to make it easier to hold Delaware police accountable.
5 years ago
Police Reimagined: One Year Later
One year after George Floyd’s murder and the ensuing uprisings, we revisit the conversation around reforming and defunding the police. ...
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Jericho Brown’s ‘The Tradition’
One year after George Floyd's murder, poet Jericho Brown discusses his Pulitzer prize-winning collection "The Tradition," and shares his reflections on racism and violence.
Air Date: May 25, 2021 10:00 am
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A year after N.J. State Trooper fatally shot Maurice Gordon Jr., his family awaits justice
The incident took place two days before George Floyd’s death and Gordon’s family says they’ve heard little from authorities.
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How do people cope with the trauma of last summer’s violent clashes with police?
Morning Edition host Jennifer Lynn speaks with Engaging Men of Color Initiative member Gabriel Bryant about healing from trauma due to police brutality.
5 years ago
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Minnesota AG’s office to prosecute case in Wright’s death
Former Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter, who is white, fatally shot Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black motorist, on April 11.
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Citizen group set to review Pa. State Police use-of-force and racial bias incidents
The panels are housed under a Citizen Advisory Commission Gov. Tom Wolf set up in the wake of racial justice protests, after George Floyd was murdered by Derek Chauvin.
5 years ago
6ABC
Philly police: Man wanted for stalking, sexually assaulting women over 3-day span
Philadelphia police are searching for a man accused of following multiple women home and in some cases sexually assaulting them before getting away.
5 years ago
The MOVE bombing in Philadelphia: memory and justice
We look back at the 1985 MOVE bombing in Philadelphia after the recent discovery around the mishandling and the disposal of MOVE victims' remains.
Air Date: May 20, 2021 10:00 am
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NPR
Supreme Court restricts police authority to enter a home without a warrant
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday against warrantless searches by police and seizures in the home.
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‘Watershed moment’: Philly’s new police oversight board moves forward
A Philadelphia City Council committee overwhelmingly passed legislation laying out the duties and powers of the new Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
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6abc
Charges dismissed against former Philadelphia police officer who pepper-sprayed protesters
Charges have been dismissed against a former Philadelphia SWAT officer who was caught on video pepper-spraying protesters on the I-676 during a BLM protest last summer.
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