POCO Podcast: From the Blockade of the Sanford, Florida Police Department

On Monday, April 9, six Florida State University students made international headlines by conducting a bold act of civil disobedience: blocking the doors of the police department that failed to jail George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin.

This edition of the podcast, we talk with one of the students who participated in the action, Michael Sampson of Dream Defenders, about the Trayvon Martin case, the climate for people of color in Florida and youth organizing in the state. Also mentioned this program are the US Human Rights Network’s petition campaign, social media friends/allies and getting connected with People Of Color Organize.

Music this go-around features Trayvon Martin dedications by Mista F.A.B. and Reef the Lost Cauze, as well as a history lesson via Michelle Shocked. Some classic backgrounds courtesy of Wu Tang Clan and Mobb Deep wrap it up.

Apr201211

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