Talking Black: Former Black Police Officers Discuss the Intersection of Blackness and Policing

Host Michele Simpson speaks with three former Black police officers, Bernard Henry, Mike Clemens, and Legeia Craven, about their motivation for joining the force, and what it was like being at the intersection of Blackness and policing. This episode aired in two parts: Part 1 aired on Oct. 16 and Part 2 aired on Nov. 13. Listen to both episodes below.

Blackness and Policing Part 1

Blackness and Policing Part 2

This story aired on A Public Affair, KGNU’s weekday morning show featuring in-depth discussions on local news issues. Click here to listen to other episodes of A Public Affair.