March 15, 1984: Jury acquits Miami police officer Luis Alvarez for shooting of Nevell Johnson Jr. (with Seth A. Weitz)

About this episode

This episode discusses the acquittal of police officer Luis Alvarez for the shooting of Nevell Johnson Jr. and explores Miami's racial history with guest Seth A. Weitz.

In today's episode of This Day in Miami History, we discuss the 1984 acquittal of Luis Alvarez for the shooting death of Nevell Johnson Jr. in 1982. We also explore Miami's larger racial history and more with Dr. Seth A. Weitz, associate professor of history at Dalton State College and his book, "City of Hope, City of Rage: Miami, 1968-1994" (Click the link to order now!) Visit the This Day in Miami History shop on Spreadshirt for the ALL-NEW Interama t-shirt , and more, as well as TDMH-branded material! Remember to follow This Day in Miami History Podcast on your preferred podcast provider, as well as Twitter and Facebook ! Police sealed off a 250-square-block area of the Overtown... - UPI Archives, Dec. 29, 1982 The Overtown ghetto, inflamed by the swift acquittal of... - UPI Archives, March 16, 1984 Here is a chronology of Miami's recent racial strife.... - UPI Archives, March 16, 1984 Miami's Verdict | TIME, March 26, 1984 THE BLOG: 30 YEARS AGO : STATE V. OFFICER LUIS ALVAREZ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Matthew Bunch

Guest: Seth A. Weitz

Topics covered

• racial history
• police acquittal
• Miami history
• social justice
• historical analysis

Keywords

• Luis Alvarez
• Nevell Johnson Jr.
• Miami history
• racial strife
• Seth A. Weitz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dalton State College

Books & works: City of Hope, City of Rage: Miami, 1968-1994

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