Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
Audible | Crooked Media
The police tell us they are here to protect us. But what if their original purpose was something else altogether? Peabody Award-winning host Chenjerai Kumanyika takes listeners on a journey to uncover the hidden history of the largest police force in the world – from its roots in slavery, to rival police gangs battling across the city, to everyday people who resisted every step of the way. As our society debates where policing is going, Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD explores where the police came from.From Wondery, Crooked Media and PushBlack.Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.
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Aug 26, 2024 • 3min
Introducing: Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
Explore the unsettling origins of the NYPD and its complex relationship with marginalized communities. Discover how the force was initially shaped by a history tied to slavery and resistance. Hear captivating personal stories that challenge the narrative of police as protectors. This investigation reveals not just the past struggles between police gangs, but also everyday people's fight against injustices. Delve into the roots of authority and safety in a society grappling with the future of policing.
