The NPR Politics Podcast It's Been a Minute: 'Not Just Another Protest'
Jun 14, 2020
Melissa Segura, a reporter at BuzzFeed News, sheds light on how police union dynamics stymie reform efforts and accountability. Meanwhile, Kenya Young, an NPR executive producer and mother of three black sons, shares her deeply personal experiences navigating conversations about police interactions with her children. Their insights reveal the historical context of ongoing protests and the emotional toll on families, stressing the urgency for change and the importance of community engagement in the fight against racial injustice.
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Aunt Betty's Experience in the 60s
- Sam Sanders' Aunt Betty recounts her childhood in Birmingham during the Civil Rights era, where she learned about protests through a neighbor.
- Her father forbade her from participating due to the dangers, but news reports vividly depicted the violence.
History Repeats Itself
- Witnessing similar police brutality decades later, Aunt Betty observes that history repeats itself.
- She notes the sad reality that such events are becoming routine.
The Illusion of Progress
- Sam Sanders questions the notion of constant social progress, observing that current events mirror past struggles.
- He expresses frustration at the seeming lack of meaningful advancement in racial justice.