NPR's New Podcast Series: 'We Keep Us Safe'
Investigating the youth movement story after George Floyd's death.
1A Tragic Death at CHOP
In the summer of 2020, young Antonio Mays Jr. traveled to Seattle to join the racial justice movement after George Floyd's death. He lost his life during the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest (CHOP). The case remains an unsolved murder.
2Journalists Investigate
Sydney Brownstone from The Seattle Times and Will James from KUOW investigate Antonio's death for NPR's Embedded podcast. The series uncovers new evidence and eyewitness accounts about the incident.
3The Dark Side of CHOP
CHOP protests in Seattle were a resistance point against police brutality but were marred by violent incidents. Antonio's death revealed internal contradictions and security issues within the movement.
4Media's Role
This podcast series examines details missed by traditional media. The content, prepared in collaboration with local journalists, aims to shed light on the background of the event.
5Quest for Justice
Antonio's family and activists have been seeking answers to unanswered questions for three years. The series aims to bring the demand for justice back to the agenda and raise public awareness.
6The Power of Podcasting
NPR's work demonstrates the critical role of long-form podcast journalism in understanding social events. It invites listeners to see the human dimension of the incident.
Original article: Invisibilia — NPR'nin Yeni Podcast Serisi: 'We Keep Us Safe'