It’s not news to Black folks in Grand Rapids that interactions with the police can go south fast. With the investigation into Patrick Lyoya’s shooting underway, advocates say this awful, awful outcome was all too predictable. On today's episode, you'll hear the latest news on the case–and we'll talk about the police reforms that Black Grand Rapids residents have been waiting on for years. 

GUESTS: 

Dustin Dwyer, Michigan Radio reporter 

Cle Jackson, president of the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP

Kareem Scales, administrator of operations at the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP

Looking for more conversations from Stateside? Right this way.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work.

Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.

It&rsquo;s not news to Black folks in Grand Rapids that interactions with the police can go south fast. With the investigation into Patrick Lyoya&rsquo;s shooting underway, advocates say this awful, awful outcome was all too predictable. On today's episode, you'll hear the latest news on the case&ndash;and we'll talk about the police reforms that Black Grand Rapids residents have been waiting on for years.&nbsp;
GUESTS:&nbsp;
Dustin Dwyer, Michigan Radio reporter&nbsp;
Cle Jackson, president of the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP
Kareem Scales, administrator of operations at the Greater Grand Rapids NAACP
Looking for more conversations from Stateside? <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">Right this way</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/358m02D">supporting our work.</a>
Music in this episode by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="http://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

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Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.

To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit michiganpublic.org.

If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganradio.org/podfund

Conversations that matter to Michigan. Each weekday, host April Baer will bring you stories from people across the state—from policymakers in Lansing, to entrepreneurs in Detroit, to artists in Grand Rapids.
To access full episodes and individual story segments, please visit <a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/programs/stateside">michiganpublic.org</a>.
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://bit.ly/3RJN5Ul">supporting our work</a>: michiganradio.org/podfund

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