Episode 3: The Toughest Cop in America

FEB 6, 202351 MIN
The Africas VS. America

Episode 3: The Toughest Cop in America

FEB 6, 202351 MIN

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<p>By the 1970s, both local and federal law enforcement have perfected a system to subvert and neutralize Black liberation movements across the United States. The civil rights movement has been uprooted, and Black Power is now here. In Philadelphia, the most famous police officer in America is elected mayor. Frank Rizzo’s objective is to turn the city into centre stage in the nationwide fight against Black liberation activists. His power and influence will have deep implications for MOVE.</p><p><br></p><p>For transcripts of this series, please visit <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-africas-vs-america-transcripts-listen-1.6736750" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>