425: Selective Accountability w/ Chenjerai Kumanyika

About this episode

DeRay McKesson discusses a federal lawsuit revival and its implications for First Amendment rights with guest Chenjerai Kumanyika.

A federal appeals court revives a lawsuit against DeRay McKesson, prompting warnings that the decision could threaten First Amendment protections. In Los Angeles, a former police commander wins a $5.7 million judgment after alleging she was held to a different standard than her male colleagues. And in culture, Telfar announces it will donate 100% of net profits to global liberation efforts. DeRay interviews researcher and journalist Chenjerai Kumanyika about his podcast Empire City : The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD. Judge warns revival of lawsuit against Black Lives Matter organizer 'imperils' First Amendment LAPD commander fired over drunken incident wins $5.7 million lawsuit Did Telfar just begin the revolution? And by a Black Muslim woman at that. Follow @PodSaveThePeople on Instagram.

People in this episode

Host: DeRay McKesson

Guest: Chenjerai Kumanyika

Topics covered

• First Amendment
• lawsuit
• police accountability
• gender equality
• cultural impact
• podcast interview

Keywords

• DeRay McKesson
• Chenjerai Kumanyika
• lawsuit
• First Amendment
• Telfar
• LAPD
• police accountability
• gender discrimination
• podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Lives Matter, Telfar, LAPD, Empire City

Places: Los Angeles

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