On June 19, 17-year-old Antwon Rose Jr. was shot and killed by police officer Michael Rosfeld in the borough of East Pittsburgh in Allegheny County. People have been in the streets in Pittsburgh demanding accountability for Antwon's death and for an end to police brutality every day since the shooting. In this episode, you'll hear some of the speakers at the #JusticeForAntwon protest that was held outside the Allegheny County Courthouse on June 21.
The moderator of the event was Brandi Fisher of the Alliance for Police Accountability. You can hear a previous conversation with Brandi in episode 2.
You can learn more about the Alliance for Police Accountability at their Facebook page: facebook.com/APAPGH
The speakers include Leon Ford, Jr., who was shot by a police officer during a traffic stop in 2012 and is now paralyzed from the waist down. You can follow Leon on Twitter @leonfordspeaks.
