This chapter delves into the rich history of black life in New York City, centering on the advocacy of abolitionist David Ruggles. Through his collaboration with figures like Frederick Douglass and the poignant story of Ms. Brown, the chapter highlights the urgent fight for freedom and the harsh realities of oppression faced by black individuals.
The police tell us they are here to protect us. But what if their original purpose was something else altogether? Peabody Award-winning host Chenjerai Kumanyika takes listeners on a journey to uncover the hidden history of the largest police force in the world – from its roots in slavery, to rival police gangs battling across the city, to everyday people who resisted every step of the way. As our society debates where policing is going, Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD explores where the police came from.
From Wondery, Crooked Media and PushBlack.