Say Their Name

Ever wondered how to navigate a police encounter safely? In our season finale of 'Say Their Name,' hosts Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert explore impactful conversations from this season, including insights from a former police officer now training new recruits, a lawyer, and a tech innovator. Discover how the podcast has amplified diverse voices and provided practical resources. Learn about the importance of understanding your rights, the power of community education, and innovative tools like the Live Lawyer app in addressing police violence. Stay informed and engaged as we wrap up the season with plans for the future. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name If you have a story you would like to amplify about a loved one, or believe you can add resources and insights to the community, please fill out our guest booking form. https://forms.monday.com/forms/a6979eaaae8f47fd4260da893d46e047?r=use1 Check out our resources for helpful insights and tips on how to get involved and know your rights. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/p/empowering-families-elevating-voices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How can technology reshape our understanding of legal rights?" Paulina Bryan, the visionary behind the Live Lawyer app is changing the way we interact with police through technology. Discover how this innovative tool offers immediate legal representation during police encounters, inspired by Paulina's personal journey and the tragic loss of her son. Listeners will gain insights into the app's development, the complexities of police interactions, and the evolving landscape of policing technology. Learn why knowing your rights is more crucial than ever in an age of changing law enforcement practices. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware.⁠⁠ https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name⁠⁠ If you have a story you would like to amplify about a loved one, or believe you can add resources and insights to the community, please fill out our guest booking form. ⁠⁠https://forms.monday.com/forms/a6979eaaae8f47fd4260da893d46e047?r=use1⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"A Police officer is only going to do what his supervisors allow him to do." Join host Adell Coleman and guest Anthony Finnell, President of NACOLE, as they explore the intricacies of civilian oversight in law enforcement. Discover the challenges and successes of police reform, the impact of collective bargaining agreements, and the vital role of community advocacy. Learn how transparency and accountability can transform policing and empower communities to push for meaningful change. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name If you have a story you would like to amplify about a loved one, or believe you can add resources and insights to the community, please fill out our guest booking form. https://forms.monday.com/forms/a6979eaaae8f47fd4260da893d46e047?r=use1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How do we hold law enforcement accountable?" In this episode of "Say Their Name," Anthony Finnell, a former police officer turned Independent Police Auditor, shares his unique perspective on civilian oversight of law enforcement. Listeners will gain insights into the challenges of building trust between communities and police departments, the importance of civilian oversight, and the processes involved in reviewing police conduct. Join us for a compelling discussion that highlights the need for transparency and reform in policing, as Finnell draws from his experiences on both sides of the badge. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name If you have a story you would like to amplify about a loved one, or believe you can add resources and insights to the community, please fill out our guest booking form. https://forms.monday.com/forms/a6979eaaae8f47fd4260da893d46e047?r=use1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How do you find joy amidst tragedy?" Fellow mothers bonded by grief over the loss of their sons to police violence, Sheila Albers and Nerene Stokes Crosby formed an unbreakable bond, turning their grief into a powerful force for change and advocacy. Now on a mission to share their story through an upcoming book, and community outreach; learn about their fight for justice, the exposure of false narratives, and the push for local policy reforms. Join us to understand the strength found in community action and the importance of holding systems accountable. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name If you have a story you would like to amplify about a loved one, or believe you can add resources and insights to the community, please fill out our guest booking form. https://forms.monday.com/forms/a6979eaaae8f47fd4260da893d46e047?r=use1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"What happens when a community unites for justice?" In this episode of Say Their Name, Sheila Albers confronts the devastating reality of losing her son John, who was killed by police during a wellness check. Her fight to uncover the truth cuts through layers of institutional silence and misinformation. As she challenges official narratives and pushes for reform, her path becomes one of determination, community-building, and unshakable resolve. This episode examines the cost of inaction, the weight of advocacy, and what it takes to demand accountability from those in power. WARNING CHIMES- 22:30-23:05, 24:05-24:55 Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How do you keep fighting when the system seems stacked against you?" Narene Stokes Crosby shares the deeply personal story of her son, Ryan Lee Stokes, who was fatally shot and killed by police in Kansas City. Hear about Ryan's warm and vibrant personality, his dreams of becoming an entrepreneur, and the shocking circumstances surrounding his death. Narene reveals the painful journey and tireless pursuit of seeking justice, battling misinformation, and keeping Ryan's memory alive. This episode exposes the challenges families face when confronting police violence and the importance of community support in the fight for accountability. WARNING CHIMES- 19:58, 24:19 Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name If you have a story you would like to amplify about a loved one, or believe you can add resources and insights to the community, please fill out our guest booking form. https://forms.monday.com/forms/a6979eaaae8f47fd4260da893d46e047?r=use1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How do we hold those in power accountable?" Samy Feliz shares the heart-wrenching story of his brother Allan Feliz, killed by NYPD officer Jonathan Rivera in 2019. Learn about the family's relentless pursuit of justice, the challenges they've faced in a system designed to protect officers, and the historic recommendation to fire Rivera. Samy's powerful advocacy sheds light on police accountability, the impact of delays in the justice system, and the urgent need for reform in New York City's law enforcement. WARNING CHIMES- 17:17, 17:33 skip ahead to 20:20 Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Call to Action: Keep up with Samy's fight for justice and see how you can help https://www.justicecommittee.org/resources Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name If you have a story you would like to amplify about a loved one, or believe you can add resources and insights to the community, please fill out our guest booking forrm. https://forms.monday.com/forms/a6979eaaae8f47fd4260da893d46e047?r=use1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How do you find purpose after unimaginable loss?" Albert Corado shares the heartbreaking story of his sister Melyda "Mely" Corado, tragically killed by police gunfire at her Silver Lake, Trader Joe’s workplace in 2018. We discuss Mely's vibrant life, her loving nature, and the devastating impact of her death on her family. Albert shares his journey from grief to activism, challenging police accountability and city policies, leading him to his work with People’s City Council Los Angeles. He offers insights into the legal battle for justice and the importance of community organizing. We’ll explore the complexities of loss, the pursuit of change, and the enduring power of a sister's memory. WARNING CHIME 17:38 skip ahead 2 min 30 sec Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name If you have a story you would like to amplify about a loved one, or believe you can add resources and insights to the community, please fill out our guest booking forrm. https://forms.monday.com/forms/a6979eaaae8f47fd4260da893d46e047?r=use1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“How do we hold the justice system accountable?” Host, Chris Colbert, speaks with Dr. Carmen Johnson, revealing the transformative power of Court Watch, a community oversight program reshaping bond hearings and empowering citizens. Discover how this initiative is demanding transparency in courtrooms and learn about the critical importance of educating youth on their legal rights. Dr. Johnson shares her personal journey from trauma to advocacy and discusses the national expansion of Court Watch efforts. Tune in to understand how you can be part of this movement for change in the legal system. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Empowerment begins with understanding the law.” Host Adell Coleman sits down with Kisha A. Brown, CEO of Justis Connection, to explore the intricacies of legal rights during police encounters. Gain insights into the immediate steps to take after such encounters, the distinction between criminal and civil cases, and the importance of legal knowledge in empowering Black communities. Discover how to navigate police complaint processes and access vital resources through Justis Connection. Tune in to learn how the law can serve as a tool for justice and change. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you navigate a police encounter and its aftermath? Civil rights attorney Kisha Brown shares crucial insights on surviving police interactions and seeking justice. Learn about the challenges of building police brutality cases, the importance of Black lawyers in the community, and practical tips for protecting your rights during traffic stops. Brown also discusses the role of legislative action in creating systemic change and offers advice on choosing the right attorney. An essential guide to understanding and navigating the complex legal landscape of police violence cases. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part two of our discussion with Dr. Reynaldo Evangelista, a former Baltimore Police Department Detective, he shares his expertise on police responsibilities, emphasizing their role as protectors of constitutional rights - that they have the utmost responsibility to keep us safe. We dive into the appropriate use of force, and de-escalation techniques, stressing the need for better training and selection in law enforcement. Dr. Evangelista also addresses mental health challenges faced by officers, advocating for destigmatization and support, and advises citizens on their rights during arrests, underscoring the importance of compliance and remaining silent. Dr. Evangelista and our team aim to educate listeners on navigating police interactions safely and understanding law enforcement procedures. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources on how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our season 3 premiere episode of "Say Their Name," host Adell Coleman sits down with Dr. Reynaldo Evangelista, who brings a unique perspective from his experiences as a former police officer and current professor. From a path of considering the priesthood to joining law enforcement, Dr. Evangelista sheds light on the racial issues prevalent in policing, underscoring the significance of empathy and understanding, especially towards minority communities. We’re shedding light on practical guidance of citizens' rights during and after police interactions, offering the knowledge you need around knowing your rights, when to speak up, and when to keep quiet. We’re here to empower you with essential knowledge for handling police encounters with confidence and safety. Hosts & Executive Producers: Adell Coleman and Chris Colbert Producers: Q. Hill and Heather Johnson Engineer and Editor: Q. Hill The House: DCP Entertainment Subscribe to our Say Their Name Newsletter for up to date resources for how to keep you and your loved ones safe and aware. https://dcpentertainment.substack.com/s/say-their-name Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Say Their Name returns with season 3 on February 18th! This season we’re speaking not only with families, but with activists, academics and advocates including law enforcement officers, legal specialists, and media experts to bring together their knowledge to help individuals and communities navigate the ins and outs before and after a police encounter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Owens discusses how grief still happens when someone survives police violence. She shares how there is still a loss of who you were prior to the incident and the challenges of coping with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Owens, cousin of William "Boo Boo" Green, and attorney Malcolm Ruff share why it's important to fight the law with the law. If you don't understand the law, align with the people who are knowledgeable. The only way to get change is when the community is more educated on the happenings of their community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roundtable discussion continues as Nikki Owens speaks on how organizations should connect not just to those national names of people impacted by police violence... but also to those who are impacted directly in their communities. It's important to stand with organizations that are actually aligned with families locally and want to give them a platform to speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Owens speaks on why it's important to pick a good attorney and the importance of having the support of fellow activists gives her insight on navigating this new space of loosing someone to police violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Dalton of the JustUs initiative continues the roundtable discussion as she speaks on self accountability mentioning: if we as a society can be up on the latest gear and trends we need to be aware of the latest laws and how the justice system works when it comes to people of color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of Say Their Name, we present a roundtable discussion featuring members of Community Justice, including Dawn Dalton, Nikki Owens, Tamara McKinney and Beverly John. They are all part of the new found community of support for Nikki Owens and her family, fighting for justice for William "Boo Boo" Green. We gathered at the home of Dawn Dalton and had a great dialogue on how they met, the importance of activism and understanding the judicial system, policing in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and how they all came to be activists in their own right. If you’re looking for ways to be of service, please support the ladies and their various organizations Concerned Citizens for Bail Reform -https://cc4br.com/ JustUs Initiative -https://eji.org/ And Community Justice -https://communityjustice4u.org/ Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/williamgreen On January 27th, 2020 William “Boo Boo” Green, was handcuffed with his hands behind his back in the front seat of a police car when he was shot seven times by Prince George's County police officer Michael Owen Jr. Boo Boo's Cousin Nikki and attorney Malcolm Ruff share updates on the case including how many times officer Owen has tried to make bail as well as the failures of the counties system that ignored internal red flags. CTA for citizens From Nikki Owens If you’re looking for ways to be of service, Nikki Owens would like you to know that Police oversight in America is non-existent. Cities have tried to fight for laws that require police accountability with resistance from legislators, the Fraternal Order Of Police, and local politicians. The current judicial system in America is discriminatory and racist toward people of color. We the people need to recognize how problematic and dangerous it is for police to police themselves. Deadly force has now become normal instead of a last resort. Unarmed citizens, the mentally distressed, and children are dying at the hands of the people sworn to protect and serve them. We are seeing the centuries long abuse of people of color play out on our television screens daily, yet there is no oversight or consequences. Families are hurting and the call to stop murderous police officers is going unheard. We as families need to stand-up together, fight together, and demand that the laws that work for white citizens be enforced equally to people of color. We need the people paid by citizens to enforce and implement laws without bias, discrimination, and racism. Reach out to your local activist groups, ACLU, and other impacted families to join the fight for justice and equality Also, as always, push to have your state end Qualified Immunity Listen next week for a special part 3 on William Green. We sat down for a roundtable with Nikki Owens and Community Activists turned friends, Tamara McKinney, the cofounder of Concerned Citizens for Bail Reform, Beverly John of the Maryland Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability, and Dawn Dalton, the Cofounder of The JustUs Initiative, to learn more about policing and laws in Prince George’s county, and how we can all better support families who have lost someone due to police violence. Names of the Fallen mentioned in this episode Anton Black Freddie Gray Emmet Till Archie Elliott George Floyd Breonna Taylor William Boo Boo Green Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/williamgreen On January 27th, 2020 William “Boo Boo” Green, was handcuffed with his hands behind his back in the front seat of a police car when he was shot seven times by Prince George's County police officer Michael Owen Jr. William Green’s family talks about how Boo Boo impacted their lives, how they were able to get a $20 Million settlement, as well as their continued fight to get the officer convicted. WARNING CHIME 34:32 skip ahead 1 min Malcolm at that moment, with William Green's hands cuffed behind his back, locked inside of a squad car, and essentially pretty out of his normal state, he shot at him seven times and he hit him in his torso six times and he killed him right there. He didn't kill him instantly. There's video after the incident shows that Boo-Boo was still breathing. CTA for citizens From Nikki Owens If you’re looking for ways to be of service, Nikki Owens would like you to know that Police oversight in America is non-existent. Cities have tried to fight for laws that require police accountability with resistance from legislators, the Fraternal Order Of Police, and local politicians. The current judicial system in America is discriminatory and racist toward people of color. We the people need to recognize how problematic and dangerous it is for police to police themselves. Deadly force has now become normal instead of a last resort. Unarmed citizens, the mentally distressed, and children are dying at the hands of the people sworn to protect and serve them. We are seeing the centuries long abuse of people of color play out on our television screens daily, yet there is no oversight or consequences. Families are hurting and the call to stop murderous police officers is going unheard. We as families need to stand-up together, fight together, and demand that the laws that work for white citizens be enforced equally to people of color. We need the people paid by citizens to enforce and implement laws without bias, discrimination, and racism. Reach out to your local activist groups, ACLU, and other impacted families to join the fight for justice and equality Also, as always, push to have your state end Qualified Immunity Listen next week for a special part 3 on William Green. We sat down for a roundtable with Nikki Owens and Community Activists turned friends, Tamara McKinney, the cofounder of Concerned Citizens for Bail Reform, Beverly John of the Maryland Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability, and Dawn Dalton, the Cofounder of The JustUs Initiative, to learn more about policing and laws in Prince George’s county, and how we can all better support families who have lost someone due to police violence. Names of the Fallen mentioned in this episode Anton Black Freddie Gray Emmet Till Archie Elliott George Floyd Breonna Taylor William "Boo Boo" Green Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seans uncle and Frank Haith shares what it was like to see Sean play and as a coach what made him special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seans Aunt Onaija shares her excitement in seeing Sean become a father. He takes to the role seamlessly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean's former coach Glen Beyer breaks down how Sean was such a passionate character. He took it to heart when his team lost and played hard to build a community amongst his team. He also shares how Sean took that same dedication to being of service to his community from the elderly to those in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a ceremony honoring Sean a stubborn dove becomes Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Birthday parties, baby showers, holidays! Sean knew how to have a good time no matter the occasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cousin Amanda Fleming recounts what it was like to go from preparing for the wedding day of Sean to then dealing with the emotional pain of losing Sean. She thinks of alternate ways that the officers could've engaged with Sean without resulting in him loosing his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean was kind and loving but not just to family members but even to the misfortunate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Val and William Bell discuss the struggles the family faces emotionally and how Seans big brother never speaks about the loss of Sean. While Seans youngest daughter who was only months old at the time remembers unique things about him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The parents of Sean Bell discuss the "blue wall of silence" and how former friends of Sean who are now in the NYPD face repercussions within the force just for knowing him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Bell remembers when a scout from the Dodgers took interest in Sean playing. He wonders about what could've been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/seanbell Sean Bell was 23 years old, killed hours before what was to be his wedding day in Queens, NY. The officers fired 50 shots at Sean's vehicle. Sean's family talks about the immediate hours after the shooting, the court case and officers involved, their journey for justice and their ongoing push to keep the name of Sean Bell alive. CALL TO ACTION: Check out Valerie’s book Just 23 wherever books are sold online Also, as always, push to have your state end Qualified Immunity Names of the Fallen mentioned in this episode Amadou Diallo Delrawn Smalls Mohamed Bah Sean Bell Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/seanbell Sean Bell was 23 years old, killed hours before what was to be his wedding day in Queens, NY. The officers fired 50 shots at Sean's vehicle. Sean's family talks about the connections they shared, Sean's talent for baseball, his love for working with his hands, his love for family and the tragic events that lead to him loosing his life right before he was set to be married. WARNING: CHIME#1 (46:31) Skip ahead 30 seconds Valerie Bell So by them doing that Guzman sees this and he's telling Sean go 'cause he think he's gonna get shot up. So as Sean pulls up, he pulls back and then the cop started shooting- .... and on the passenger side he was shooting. He shot 11 bullets. His other officers came over there in the area. So he must have called them. One shot 31 times. William Bell He reloaded- ... and kept shooting. Valerie Bell (00:43:16): And another shot five. Whatever. It added up to 50 shots. by him shooting only on Guzman's side, the guy in the backseat jumps out, tries to run on the ground, and he got shot in the leg two or three times. But Guzman Valerie Bell: ... ended up with 16 bullets in his body. William Bell : And he was a big man. Valerie Bell: Right. And they didn't remove all of the bullets. So he still has bullets to this day. William Bell: Not one bullet came out that car. Butfor a guy to reload? He'd already shot 16 times. Valerie Bell: They just heard their own bullet ricocheting back and forth. William Bell: One guy almost got killed in the subway in Long Island Railroad. What is these cops doing there? You're shooting wild. There ain't no bullets coming at you. They probably dead in the car already,? CALL TO ACTION Check out Valerie’s book Just 23 wherever books are sold online Also, as always, push to have your state end Qualified Immunity Credits Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

www.dcpofficial.com/pamelaturner On May 13th, 2019, 44 year old Pamela Turner was shot and killed by Baytown Police Officer Juan Delacruz while she was outside her apartment complex. Turner, who suffered from Schizophrenia, had had previous interactions with the officer we hear about the families journey for justice as they await the court date for Officer Delacruz WARNING Chime #1 31:06 (skip ahead 3 min 40 seconds) Chelsie: In the video, you can see that someone is recording of course. The officer pulls up and literally hops out of his car, and walks straight up to her, very aggressive like. It was not a welcoming situation, he was hostile already as if he had gotten a call, So he walked up to her and there was someone who was out there who actually said they watched him drive and see her and hurry up and turn the car and go to her and then hop out. And then he immediately tries to arrest her without announcing himself, any probable cause, anything like that. And of course, my mom, just like any other person would've done, just like I would've done resist, and it's like, hey, what's going on here? Why are you harassing me? What did I do? I hear my mom screaming. Why, why, why, why so many times, but not one response from him. And then, she moves and he tries to tase her, he did tase her. And I see her go down to the ground, and I see him standing on top of her. First of all, he kneeled in her chest and then he stood up, and then I immediately see him back away and pull out his gun. And that's when you just hear shots ring out. Probably worse 40 seconds of my life. All of that happened within a very short amount of time. Antoinette: She actually was sitting up looking at him- Chelsie : She looked at him. Antoinette: You can't see it clear, but you can see the figure she was actually sitting up. And when she went backwards, I told Chelsie, she was shot in her eye. I felt it. Chelsie : You could see how her head snapped back on the video- Antoinette: And Chelsie said, "What make you think that?" I say," just look the way she falls." And she actually was shot under the eye. But I just felt it's like a pain. And I said she was shot in her eye. I guess we were so close that just like, I felt everything she went through. And it just makes me angry. Chelsie : He shattered the left side of her face right here. Antoinette: They had to- Chelsie : They had to reconstruct her face. Antoinette : But that wasn't what killed her. Chelsie : Nope. She felt that. Antoinette: The second shot was not the shot that killed her, the third shot is the shot that ricocheted and hit her organs and killed her. CALL TO ACTION Push to have your state require Officers to have adequate training when dealing with mentally ill civilians Keep praying & keep fighting for Pamela Turner’s family and other impacted families If you are a family impacted by police violence, Chelsie wants you to know to please reach out to her so they can be part of your support system – And if you need help contacting her, you can reach out to us at DCP to help you get connected Contact your local officials to demand that they ban Qualified Immunity Names of the Fallen mentioned in this episode: George Floyd Breonna Taylor Trayvon Martin Kedric Crawford Stephon Clark Pamela Turner Credits Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill, Blair Davis & Dylan Davis Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

www.dcpofficial.com/pamelaturner On May 13th, 2019, 44 year old Pamela Turner was shot and killed by Baytown Police Officer Juan Delacruz while she was outside her apartment complex. Turner, who suffered from Schizophrenia, had had previous interactions with the officer stemming from what the family alleges was harassment from the apartment complex management. The family talks about Pamela's unrelenting drive to help others, and the trauma and challenges that they still face in finding justice for Pamela Turner. CALL TO ACTION Push to have your state require Officers to have adequate training when dealing with mentally ill civilians Keep praying & keep fighting for Pamela Turner’s family and other impacted families If you are a family impacted by police violence, Chelsie wants you to know to please reach out to her so they can be part of your support system – And if you need help contacting her, you can reach out to us at DCP to help you get connected Contact your local officials to demand that they ban Qualified Immunity Credits Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill, Blair Davis & Dylan Davis Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martinez explains how even after experiencing his own trauma in loosing his sister to police violence, he works to give peace to victims who come into the trauma unit at University of Chicago Medical Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martinez shares how not only he but members of his church and community all had premonitions, or bad thoughts on something happening to Rekia leading up to her tragic death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martinez shares how each side of town has its pockets of good and pockets of violence. He shares how it really is as a Chicago native. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Martinez recounts a trip back from Washington D.C. to Chicago. With a quick turn around, endless miles and lack of sleep he finds his sister protecting him even after her passing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/rekiaboyd Rekia Boyd was shot and killed by un-uniformed officer Dante Servin, while she was with a group of young people in an alleyway across from Douglass Park on the West Side of Chicago. Though Rekia's family pressed charges they ran into some consequential challenges when the judge discovered a technicality in the case. CALL TO ACTION Check out Women’s All Point’s Bulletin http://www.thewapb.org/ Move to have more states push for Qualified Immunity Names of the Fallen mentioned in this episode LaTanya Haggerty Trayvon Martin Breonna Taylor George Floyd Rekia Boyd CREDITS Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/rekiaboyd On March 21st, 2012 Rekia Boyd affectionately known as Strawberry or Kia, encountered un-uniformed officer Dante Servin, while she was with a group of young people in an alleyway across from Douglass Park on the West Side of Chicago. The officer was known for being hostile to those living in the community. The officer pulled up to the group, words were exchanged and the officer opened fire, shooting Antonio Cross in the hand and shooting Rekia in the back of her head. We learn about Rekia's goals and aspirations, what she loved to do and how much big brother Martinez advocated for her in life and in her tragic death. CALL TO ACTION Check out Women’s All Point’s Bulletin http://www.thewapb.org/ Move to have more states push for Qualified Immunity WARNING Chime #1 :36:59 (skip ahead 30 seconds) Martinez -I came in from a bike ride at about 6:30 in the morning, um, on March 21st. So coming from this bike ride I was like forget it, you know, I felt good, I'm gonna do some sit ups, do some push ups, I felt like Rocky, you know, I'm going at it. And it's the story on TV, this doctor just talking, they just got this just playing on TV. 21, I mean, 22 year old woman shot in the head, 39 year old man shot in the hand. So I kept seeing it, every channel. And I'm like Rikia 22. Chime #2 00:40:45 (skip ahead 2 min) Martinez . the officer pulls up, you know, and they exchange words and like man I ain't got no drugs for your crack head ass, get the hell on out of here and that's when the officer starts shooting, you know. :... he shot Antonio in the hand and shot Rekia in the back of the head as she was running. Uh, then like, um, seen a little video, of course all the cameras all of a sudden don't work around there but the police they end up coming like 30 seconds after. And as they coming down the street you see Antonio, you just see a white shirt with blood on it, Antonio. So he come up to the car, he point down the way, police, they ride down to what officer was that. You see him about to get in the car, he turn around, look at the police car, grabbed his phone, act like he calling it in. They n- never detained him, they let him tamper with evidence because he shot inside the car. , Antonio, like man, I have the phone up to my ear, so when he let the shot go, you know, he was shooting for my face 'cause it, the shot hit him in his hand, you know, so, uh, he was gunning for the head. Rekia I don't, I don't think she was next to him but she started running across the alley. [inaudible 01:17:13] say me and her started running. She said whenever we in danger we always check for each other [inaudible 01:17:18] you good, Rekia you good, whatever. She say, you know, I ran across the alley here behind the tree and I turned around looking for Rekia and like, and I called her name and then I looked down and she's laying in the alley. , supposedly he shot five times, Um, and, a bullet may have ricocheted off of a pole and hit his car. Right? His own bullet may have ricocheted off the pole and hit his car. t and the bullet ricocheted in her head. Right? So it didn't go in and come out. It went in and just ricocheted through her head. Yeah. Awful. Awful. CREDITS Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The family shares the good and the bad when it came to celebrity appearances in uplifting not just their mother's name but other women who have been killed by police. They shout out one particular local rapper who gave them a real "Chance" to amplify the story of Bettie Jones and other Chicago women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bettie Gang twins LaTonya and LaTisha share shocking remarks made from people after the death of her mother. Those who had thoughts about money and losing sight of why the family received money Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bettie Jones' son Anthony joined with sister LaToya and cousin Marcus discuss the constant harassment of cops, including how cops would pick up and drop people in high crime and gang related areas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony shares the pain of finding out his mother died while being behind bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Niece Camilla recounts her Aunt Bettie's presence when she had her baby. Constantly joking of the song of choice when in labor: "Who Let the Dogs Out!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/bettiejones Bettie Jones was a 55 year old mother and grandmother, who on the early morning of December 26th, 2015 was shot multiple times by officer Robert Rialmo of the Chicago Police Department, as she opened the door to her home for him. Officer Rialmo also shot and killed Quintonio LeGrier, who had come downstairs with a bat while dealing with a mental health situation. Check out part two as the family tries to find out why the police were really called, where Officer Rialmo actually fired his weapon from. and begin their fight for justice. CALL TO ACTION Check out Women’s All Point’s Bulletin http://www.thewapb.org/ Keep saying the name of Bettie Jones Move to have more states push for Qualified Immunity Vote in state elections to help determine DA’s Check out Bettie Gang’s music on iTunes or Spotify Names of the Fallen Mentioned in Episodes: Quintionio LeGrier Marcellis Stinette Terrance Johnson Sandra Bland Bettie Jones Credits Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/bettiejones Bettie Jones was a 55 year old mother and grandmother, who on the early morning of December 26th, 2015 was shot multiple times by officer Robert Rialmo of the Chicago Police Department, as she opened the door to her home for him. Officer Rialmo also shot and killed Quintonio LeGrier, who had come downstairs with a bat while dealing with a mental health situation. Officers were initially called by LeGrier's father who had barricaded himself in his room in an upstairs apartment. He had asked Jones to open the door to the building to let officers in. A lot of debate circulated around the officer's location when he fired the fatal shots. Follow as the family share's the life and legacy of Bettie Jones, and what happened to her that fateful day. WARNING: 26:31 Skip Ahead 1 min 30 seconds So, um, I went to the bathroom I sat down, I start... I heard some gunshots. Like, I heard, "Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom," and I heard, Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom," that's how it sound. And I'm like, "What the hell is that?" So, now I'm surprised and I heard something like the mirror shot through a glass. So, I'm like.., "What the... what is that?" So, I was like, "Ooh, that's shooting," because we stayed like around gangs, like they was always into it with each other over there. And I was like, "Mom, get down they shooting. Ma, ma," and she aint say nothing. I went... I had to look, like I stood and I just turned slow and I looked by the door. And she was laying right there gasping for air and I was like, "Ma!" So, I wind up, you know, holding her, trying to comfort her and trying to comfort her in her time of need as... right then and there. And, um, she was like, you know, like Because she got shot in the neck, in the chest. Once the door opened- A crack in the door. Yeah, she... it was a little crack. She peeped out and he shot her in the neck. Credits Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices