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We take you now to the streets of Washington DC after dark, when Black Lives Matter Plaza comes alive in the midst of Trump's Republican National Convention speech at the White House and buzzes with action the nights after the Commitment March. This episode features interviews with protesters who have been active in DC from the beginning of the protests, at this point, for a consistent 90 days. They describe firsthand accounts with the police, some speak to their experience being kettled in a...

We take you to the Commitment March where hundreds of thousands of people from around the nation gather at the Lincoln Memorial, 57 years after the iconic Martin Luther King speech, for the anticipated televised event, featuring speeches from Al Sharpton, the MLK family, and leaders from various cities. "Say Their Names" is a common theme of the day as speakers remember the recently fallen Black lives to police brutality. This episode shares speeches that received less airplay - those from re...

This episode provides a snapshot of what protesters are experiencing in the places we visited thus far - Atlanta, North Carolina, Washington DC, and New York. Hear personal stories from people of all walks of life from individuals on the frontlines, to grieving mothers, to traveling activists, and men in uniform. All delivered in context of the latest news, surrounding the fight against police brutality and the modern civil rights movement. Credits:Producers, Reporters on the Ground, & Ho...

You will hear the voices of leaders and protesters captured from May 30th - August 18th, 2020 in Austin, Texas, the first stop in our journey and our native hometown. Like many cities, Austin has been tumultuous and at moments shockingly violent since protests following the death of George Floyd erupted nationwide. Here are the stories from individuals of a variety of backgrounds, genders, ethnicities, and ages, involved in the Black Lives Matter scene in the city. Disclaimer: Interviewees’ n...

Voices from the Streets is an investigative podcast, bringing you raw interviews with everyday protesters and leaders of the Black Lives Matter and civil rights movement sweeping across our nation.Your hosts Chris Webb and Brittany “NO FOMO” Hallberg travel across the country, talking to people on the frontlines and documenting individual’s experiences in local marches and what motivates them to bring change to their local communities. Each episode captures a well-rounded perspective of...