State of Criminal Justice by PushBlack

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Welcome to State of Criminal Justice by PushBlack: A weekly series where we talk about the most important events happening in criminal justice at the moment. State of Criminal Justice is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company - hit us up at https://stateofcriminaljustice.com

  1. 08/16/2022

    Mayor Adams Pro Police Efforts

    Considering the pro-police push by recently elected Black Democrats, we see little correlation between Black representation in electoral politics and Black liberation in our communities. Should we be rooting for everyone Black? PushBlack exists because we saw we had to take matters into our own hands, especially when it comes to protecting our communities. As a nonprofit, we rely on small donations from subscribers like you. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions. Most people do 5 or 10 bucks a month, but everything makes a difference. Thanks for supporting the work.  Donate Here: https://stateofcriminaljustice.com

    26 min

  2. 08/16/2022

    Florida Bad Cops Brady List

    “Brady” lists are exclusion lists for police. When police show prosecutors they’re untrustworthy, prosecutors can put them on a list, so everyone knows not to trust them in court. Many cops are upset about being held accountable, as everyone understands to reject cases from these officers. The problem? State and District Attorneys have also been implicated in prosecutorial misconduct, violating the Brady Act. PushBlack exists because we saw we had to take matters into our own hands, especially when it comes to protecting our communities. As a nonprofit, we rely on small donations from subscribers like you. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions. Most people do 5 or 10 bucks a month, but everything makes a difference. Thanks for supporting the work.  Donate Here:  https://stateofcriminaljustice.com

    17 min

  3. 07/27/2022

    Police Funding Part 2 - Police Use of Pandemic Relief Funds

    During a pandemic where over a million people died, the police were given priority over important needs like universal healthcare, stimulus money, and more.  Join us as we meet to discuss police misuse of pandemic relief funds and how this money could be better used to serve our community.

    31 min

  4. 07/20/2022

    Police Funding Pt 1 - Misconduct Payouts

    Policing is draining our society of resources, and we’re funding our own oppression through so-called “misconduct” payouts. Misconduct and racism are the nature of all policing, not an exception.

    25 min

  5. 06/29/2022

    Racist Border Violence is Celebrated

    In this week’s State of Criminal Justice, we’ll cover a pay increase for a violent police department, a life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense, and how a racist act of violence is being commemorated. In our New Ground segment, we’ll be talking about an effort to defund the police.  PushBlack exists because we saw we had to take matters into our own hands, especially when it comes to protecting our communities. As a nonprofit, we rely on small donations from subscribers like you. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions. Most people do 5 or 10 bucks a month, but everything makes a difference. Thanks for supporting the work.  Donate Here: https://stateofcriminaljustice.com   Racist Border Violence is Celebrated Attacks on Haitians were memorialized on an unofficial “challenge coin” Phoenix PD Gets a Controversial Raise  An investigation into abuse hasn’t stopped much  A Life Sentence for Cannabis A nonviolent drug crime keeps a man locked up for life New Ground: Somerville Police Get Funds  Somerville City Council cut over $400,000 from the police budget

    5 min

  6. 06/22/2022

    How A Nazi Symbol Made A Millionaire

    In this week’s State of Criminal Justice we’ll cover how a cop became a millionaire by promoting white supremacy, troubling news about police training, and a new master's program for incarcerated women. In our New Ground segment, we’ll discuss how a police alternative is reducing violence.  PushBlack exists because we saw we had to take matters into our own hands, especially when it comes to protecting our communities. As a nonprofit, we rely on small donations from subscribers like you. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions. Most people do 5 or 10 bucks a month, but everything makes a difference. Thanks for supporting the work.  Donate Here: https://stateofcriminaljustice.com   How A Nazi Symbol Made A Millionaire  A police officer put up a racist symbol and will get rich for doing so  Police Training Doesn’t Guarantee Much After a school massacre, the reality is setting in  A Master’s Program For Incarcerated Women The program is an opportunity for those behind bars New Ground: An Alternative To Police Was Shown To Reduce Violence This is a big inspiration for abolitionists

    6 min

  7. 06/15/2022

    Derek Chauvin And MPD Sued

    In this week’s State of Criminal Justice, we’ll cover new lawsuits filed against former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, Michigan prisons banning non-English books, and an incarcerated father’s battle in court. In our New Ground segment we’ll discuss an anti-police student walkout in Chicago.  PushBlack exists because we saw we had to take matters into our own hands, especially when it comes to protecting our communities. As a nonprofit, we rely on small donations from subscribers like you. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions. Most people do 5 or 10 bucks a month, but everything makes a difference. Thanks for supporting the work.  Donate Here: https://stateofcriminaljustice.com   Derek Chauvin And MPD Sued  Derek Chauvin faces lawsuits for neck restraint incidents years before George Floyd Michigan Prisons Banning Non-English Dictionaries Language ban aims to prevent incarcerated people from becoming a “threat” An Incarcerated Father’s Battle For Freedom They accused him of killing his son, but science suggests otherwise Students Walk Out In Chicago  Chicago students took action to protest police in their school

    6 min

  8. 06/01/2022

    Failing Police Reforms

    We'll back with The State of Criminal Justice next week. Today, we're sharing a conversation about failing police reforms. As always, thank you for your continued support of Black nonprofit media and our work to highlight how the criminal legal system affects Black people. If you haven't already, we'd love for you to support PushBlack with a small monthly donation. You can donate here. Police reforms prevent progress by keeping people caught up in a cycle of ineffective responses to systemic problems that should be addressed through abolition. Guests: Benji Hart, Chicago-based author, artist, and educator and Alysia Nicole Harris, poet, linguist, Christian and founding member of The Strivers Row

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Welcome to State of Criminal Justice by PushBlack: A weekly series where we talk about the most important events happening in criminal justice at the moment. State of Criminal Justice is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company - hit us up at https://stateofcriminaljustice.com

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