As thousands of Americans protest police aggression night after night, technology is giving millions at home their first window into scenes that are all too familiar to people of color. On this week's episode of GeekWire, civic editor Monica Nickelsburg explains how the cameras in our pockets are shaping the revolution in the streets.
Although the demonstrations this week are rooted in history, technology sets this moment apart from civil rights movements of the past.
Recording has become a powerful tool in the debate over racial justice and law enforcement, but its impact depends on who wields the camera.
The ability to record and share what’s happening on the ground with a largely captive audience due to the pandemic allows the experience of black Americans to be witnessed more broadly than ever before.

Hosted by Todd Bishop, produced by Curt Milton, with music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell.

<p>As thousands of Americans protest police aggression night after night, technology is giving millions at home their first window into scenes that are all too familiar to people of color. On this week's episode of GeekWire, civic editor Monica Nickelsburg explains how the cameras in our pockets are shaping the revolution in the streets.</p>
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<li>Although the demonstrations this week are rooted in history, technology sets this moment apart from civil rights movements of the past.</li>
<li>Recording has become a powerful tool in the debate over racial justice and law enforcement, but its impact depends on who wields the camera.</li>
<li>The ability to record and share what&rsquo;s happening on the ground with a largely captive audience due to the pandemic allows the experience of black Americans to be witnessed more broadly than ever before.</li>
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<p>Hosted by Todd Bishop, produced by Curt Milton, with music by Daniel L.K. Caldwell.</p>

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