Episode 29: A Difficult Time to be Black in America
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
In this episode, we talk about the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Sean Reed, and Breonna Taylor, and the angry mob that tried to force its way into the home of high school senior Daemon Shepard. We also talk about Nicholas Johnson, Princeton University’s first Black valedictorian, the Navajo Nation’s battle with COVID-19, and Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ documentary on Netflix.
Resources:
Chung, Joshua. Nicholas Johnson makes Princeton history: First black valedictorian in 274 years. USA Today. May 12, 2020.
Fitz-Gibbon, Jorge. Man who called cops on Ahmaud Arbery: ‘You don’t go jogging wearing saggy pants.’ New York Post. May 12, 2020.
Gray, Madison J. Deputy Charged With Terrorizing Of Black Family With Mob While Searching For Missing Girl. BET.com. May 11, 2020.
Lim, Clarissa-Jan. Doctors Without Borders Sent A Team To The Navajo Nation To Help With The Coronavirus Crisis. Buzzfeed News. May 12, 2020.
Mahbubani, Rhea. Louisville police conducting a drug bust charged into Breonna Taylor's house and shot her 8 times. Her family says they were at the wrong address. Insider. May 12, 2020.
Warnock, Caroline. Sean ‘DaDon’ Reed Shot Dead by Indianapolis Police During Facebook Live Video. Heavy.com. May 7, 2020.
