Episode 34: A Lynching is Not A Suicide
Available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio.
In this episode, we discuss the death of Rayshard Brooks, the recent trend of Black men being found hanging from trees in cases that investigators quickly ruled as suicide, and the performative gestures that politicians have made in response to the George Floyd protests.
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Lekach, Sasha. Google Maps adds images of Black Lives Matter mural in Washington, D.C. Mashable. June 15, 2020.
Link, Devon. Fact check: Yes, Kente cloths were historically worn by empire involved in West African slave trade. USA Today. June 16, 2020.
North, Anna. The deaths of 2 black men by hanging, and calls for investigation, explained. Vox Media. June 16, 2020.
Ortiz, Jorge L. 'Lawful but awful': Atlanta police had better options than lethal force in Rayshard Brooks shooting, experts say. USA Today. June 14, 2020.
Petrillo, Matt. Some Black Lives Matter Supporters Believe ‘End Racism Now’ Mural On Fishtown Street Served Only As Publicity Stunt. CBS 3 Philly. June 10, 2020.
Stelloh, Tim and Brewster, Shaquille. Majority of Minneapolis City Council commits to dismantling city's police department. NBC News. June 8, 2020.
