Thursday, December 4, 2014

Police and Blacks: What's Wrong and How We Can Go Forward

I love this piece from Democracy Now.  

Watch it today!  It says it's 55 minutes, but it's really much shorter.  What I LOVE about this piece is that it addresses what's wrong between police and people of color and specifically it deals with HOW IT FEELS to be a person of color in the current climate.

I should say that I hate the title because I've worked with police officers who are trying to figure out how to connect with their communities.  The people from the department I've worked with and trained are some of the kindest, most open-minded people I've encountered.  So, the idea that police are out there trying to figure out how to get away with murder is irresponsible.

However, what I appreciate about this piece is that it's thorough, but even more so I am grateful because it suggests solutions.

So, once again....WATCH IT!