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Police Brutality at Letha Protest & Connections to Far-Right Extremism
34:57 - 40:58 (06:00)
Patrick was shot in the back while running away from the police during a Letha protest, and far-right extremists began attacking protests with signs that said "back the blue," leading to organizers using the slogan "back the black." The violent attempt to take over Congress during the election highlighted the ties between law enforcement, Republican Congress people, and far-right militants.
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Letha Kimmons, the mother of Patrick Kimmons, has been fighting for years to reopen her son's case after he was shot by Portland police in 2018.
34:57 - 37:48 (02:51)
Summary
Letha Kimmons, the mother of Patrick Kimmons, has been fighting for years to reopen her son's case after he was shot by Portland police in 2018. Her fight has gained support from organizers like Jedi during the Portland protests, which seek to bring more visibility to marginalized communities.
ChapterPolice Brutality at Letha Protest & Connections to Far-Right Extremism
EpisodeEpisode 10: Uprising: A Guide From Portland: The End of Uprising
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The rise in far-right attacks at Letha's marches led organizers to switch their slogan from "back the blue" to "back the black", reflecting the growing aggression from the far right as the election loomed.
37:48 - 40:58 (03:09)
Summary
The rise in far-right attacks at Letha's marches led organizers to switch their slogan from "back the blue" to "back the black", reflecting the growing aggression from the far right as the election loomed. Despite the peaceful nature of these marches, there continues to be hate towards the protestors.