Rick Loessberg

Urban historian, former planning commissioner for Dallas County, Texas, and author of “Two Societies: The Rioting of 1967 and the Writing of the Kerner Report”. He provides historical context on racist policing and political unrest.

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Aug 1, 2025 • 26min

Decades of Denial: Policing’s Past Haunts the Present

Rick Loessberg, an urban historian and former planning commissioner for Dallas County, Texas, discusses the haunting echoes of America’s past with respect to policing and civil unrest. He highlights how today’s protests mirror the 1967 riots, driven by systemic racism and economic disparity. Loessberg emphasizes the political nature of protests, advocating for understanding them as significant movements rather than mere expressions of frustration. The conversation also touches on the importance of language in activism and the interconnected societal issues exacerbated by racial discrimination.

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