Small Black Birds

Shouldn't have to choose between your vision and your voice

July 15, 2020 AJ Season 1 Episode 1
Small Black Birds
Shouldn't have to choose between your vision and your voice
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In city after city, Americans protesting the murder of George Floyd were met by militarized police using excessive force and firing rubber bullets and other projectiles.  Three women blinded by police while at a protest describe what happened to them and why they continue to speak out against police violence.

[01:24] Linda Tirado, author and professional photographer covering protests following the killing  of George Floyd by Minneapolis police

[06:13] Nia Love, Sacramento resident joining with neighbors to protest police violence in her hometown

[10:22] Vanessa Dundon, a Navajo and mother of four serving as a Water Protector at Standing Rock

NOTE: The intro music is shorter in later episodes

Linda Tirado
Nia Love
Vanessa Dundon