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The Legacy of Slavery on Policing with Dr. Alex Vitale
50:54 - 55:17 (04:23)
Dr. Alex Vitale and Matt Taibbi discuss the deep-rooted and harmful effects of slavery on modern-day policing. The concept of policing has been shaped by the idea that black people are inherently dangerous, leading to harmful biases and behaviors towards black individuals.
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The history of policing in the United States has been marked by a poisonous stain, the effects of which are still felt today.
50:54 - 53:09 (02:14)
Summary
The history of policing in the United States has been marked by a poisonous stain, the effects of which are still felt today. Historians refer to the concept of "dangerous classes," which has resulted in the mistreatment of black men and boys and the use of counter-insurgency tactics against enslaved black persons.
ChapterThe Legacy of Slavery on Policing with Dr. Alex Vitale
EpisodeSlavery, Mass Murder and the Birth of American Policing
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This podcast discusses the history of policing in America, including the establishment of slave patrols, and how the police were used to control and police black bodies.
53:09 - 55:17 (02:08)
Summary
This podcast discusses the history of policing in America, including the establishment of slave patrols, and how the police were used to control and police black bodies.