Episode 86: Police Reform in Milwaukee

Host Ben Rangel sits down with Reggie Jackson, Co-Owner of Nurturing Diversity Partners and the Head Griot of America’s Black Holocaust Museum, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderwoman for District Nine in Milwaukee, and State Representative LaKeshia Myers, State Representative for Assembly District 12 in Milwaukee and parts of Wauwatosa. We talk about the history of policing, defunding the Milwaukee Police Department, and the role of local and state government in police reform.

To learn more, visit:

• Nurturing Diversity Partners

• America’s Black Holocaust Museum

• Alderwoman Lewis’ Council Page

• Representative Myers’ District Page

• The City of Milwaukee’s Fire and Police Commission

Action Steps:

1. Reggie Jackson’s action step is to call on the Mayor of Milwaukee and the Common Council to follow through on the reforms agreed to following the ACLU lawsuit

2. Alderwoman Chantia Lewis’ action steps are to make sure your elected officials are speaking out about racial justice and police reform and to identify your role in the current movement

3. State Representative LaKeshia Myers’ action step is to email the Mayor of Milwaukee and ask that he appoint members to the Fire and Police Commission and to contact your State Representative about current legislation related to police reform

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