Power, Policing, and Politics: Can Historic Black Leadership Create Change?

The faces of power in New York City are more diverse than ever. Several key positions including the mayor and police commissioner are held by Black leaders, in some cases the first in history. This episode of Beyond Black History Month digs into power, policing, and politics in New York City and examines if the recent nominations and elections of Black folks in key position will create a more equitable New York City. We explore slave codes, the kidnapping club, and key events in NYC’s history like a police riot against the city’s first Black mayor.