Dijon Kizzee, police reform, and activism education

Sheila Jackson (second left), aunt of Dijon Kizzee, speaks against the shooting of Dijon Kizzee by Los Angeles sheriff's deputies, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 1, 2020.

Sheila Jackson (second left), aunt of Dijon Kizzee, speaks against the shooting of Dijon Kizzee by Los Angeles sheriff's deputies, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., September 1, 2020. Photo credit: Patrick T. Fallon/Reuters

LA County sheriff's deputies shot and killed 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee in South LA on Monday. Kizzee was reportedly riding a bike when deputies tried to stop him for violating vehicle codes, though it’s unclear which codes he was violating. KCRW finds out what happened.

Also, why did several sweeping police reform bills fail during the final days of California’s legislative session? And what is the role of school teachers in promoting Black Lives Matter and social justice?

From this Episode:

Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Angie Perrin, Rebecca Mooney