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The Tyree Nichols Tragedy: Uncovering Memphis’ Scorpion Unit and the Fight Against Police Brutality
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In this podcast episode, investigative journalist Sean Kevin Campbell discusses the tragic case of Tyree Nichols, exploring the systemic issues of police brutality in Memphis. He delves into the history of policing in the city, the formation and implications of the Scorpion Unit, and the broader societal impacts of such violence. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing and learning from Black history to foster change and combat systemic racism in law enforcement.
Resources:
Sean's website:
https://seankevin.com/
Article:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/sep/07/tyre-nichols-black-police-officers-memphis-history
Info about the 1866 massacre:
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/july-30-1866-new-orleans massacre/#:~:text=The%20New%20Orleans%20Massacre%20(also,Black%20Codes%20and%20limiting%20suffrage.
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