Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Unarmed 22 Yr Old Murdered in Oakland by Police?

What happens when unarmed, cuffed or otherwise subdued and submitting humans are murdered by the state that purports to protect and serve them? What happens when communities of children, peers and parents witness these humans being murdered in the public sphere, such as at a train station? What happens when these behaviors seem to follow a pattern or they are repeated in certain communities? Can community members experience repeated trauma by witnessing such violence to unarmed individuals? Who is safe? What is safe? What is justice?

Check out this short clip from the News:




Check out Davey D's interview with Attorney John Burris, who is noted for his work against police brutality on Breakdown FM:



What to do? Well, here is where theory and research might help us change policy. Check out Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt's website by clicking the description below: