Episode 4 Part 1 Summary:

In this discussion we want to focus on police militarization, and in particular the aggressive, sometimes brutal, response to peaceful protests for change. We will dive into how the phenomenon of police militarization ignores Black and indigenous pain, how it is inherently anti-black, and a mere tool of the state to perpetuate poverty, racism, homophobia, patriarchy and etc. but to silence the issues at bay. The militarization of police is not only something we see here in the United States but is evident all over Latin America. Come join us with a cup of tea, coffee, or chocolate caliente.  Come listen, learn, and grow with us!

Guests:

Brandon Davis, University of Kansas

Tynslei Spence-Mitchell, West Chester University

Rafael Acosta, University of Kansas

Episode Notes:

History of Policing in the U.S.

Historical examples of good relations between the police and their communities (if any)

Parallels between the history of policing and immigration reform