EllisonReport 12/29 edition: Why are there no surprises in the Tamir Rice case? Looking at the top economic issues heading into 2016, particularly for the underserved. Theoretically, could the American justice system actually be fair? Some thoughts on the Missing Black Millenials. Examining how democracy in states evolved and, of course, how it didn’t in 2015.
WEAA’s Catalina Byrd (@CatalinaByrd) and WURD’s Keaton Nichols (@SirKDizzle) hash out what makes the Tamir Rice and Sandra Bland case outcomes so unsurprising – and whether the national response and discourse on these issues are showing signs of fatigue (Listen at :48)
The New School’s Darrick Hamilton (@DarrickHamilton) discusses the top economic issues heading into 2016. But, also, two solutions on creating true economic equity (Listen at 17:42)
Attorney and talk show host Michael Coard (@MichaelCoard) keeps it hundred on how the American justice system really works and who it works for. Plus: three practical tips on how to change it. (Listen at 28:23)
Demos’ Donovan Ramsey (@iDXR) fleshes out why presidential candidate Black Millenial outreach strategies are “stale,” what they should do instead and what’s really bugging that 18-29 year old demographic. (Listen at 40:34)
Center for American Progress’ Michele Jawando (@MicheleJawando) examines how voting processes, voting rights and the infrastructure of democracy worked and didn’t work in 2015 – and what that means moving forward (Listen at 48:56)
ER 12.29.15 Edition Team:
Charles D. Ellison – Host & Executive Producer
Andre Melton – Producer, WEAA 88.9 FM
Catalina Byrd - Correspondent