Yusef Salaam
New York City Councilmember representing District 9, Morningside Heights, Manhattanville-West Harlem, Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill, parts of Harlem and the Upper West Side-Manhattan Valley
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Apr 11, 2024 • 59min
Looking back at OJ Simpson
Legal experts Joey Jackson and Ann Olivarius reflect on the OJ Simpson case, discussing its cultural impact and implications for the legal system. Yusef Salaam shares insights on the Central Park Five injustice and the power of advocacy for change in policing. The podcast explores high-profile trials, media influence on justice, and the enduring legacy of tragic events like the Chibok school kidnapping.
Sep 24, 2021 • 31min
The Muslim that Trended on Netflix | Yusef Salaam | Ep. 18
Dr. Yusef Salaam, one of the 'Central Park Five', discusses his life behind prison, faith as a source of strength, the impact of media in their trial and similar cases, overcoming injustice and finding healing, and the importance of Muslims addressing wrongful incarcerations and racism.
