In this engaging discussion, guest Natalie Cherot, a scholar and advocate, shares her family's deep connection to Samuel Battle, the NYPD's first Black officer, illuminating his struggles within a racially charged institution. Historian Andrew Darien delves into the 1964 Harlem uprising, discussing the urgent call for civilian oversight and the intense battles Black officers faced against police unions. Together, they highlight the complex history of police accountability and the ongoing fight for justice in marginalized communities.
