Say Their Name

Nikki Owens discusses how grief still happens when someone survives police violence. She shares how there is still a loss of who you were prior to the incident and the challenges of coping with that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Owens, cousin of William "Boo Boo" Green, and attorney Malcolm Ruff share why it's important to fight the law with the law. If you don't understand the law, align with the people who are knowledgeable. The only way to get change is when the community is more educated on the happenings of their community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Roundtable discussion continues as Nikki Owens speaks on how organizations should connect not just to those national names of people impacted by police violence... but also to those who are impacted directly in their communities. It's important to stand with organizations that are actually aligned with families locally and want to give them a platform to speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nikki Owens speaks on why it's important to pick a good attorney and the importance of having the support of fellow activists gives her insight on navigating this new space of loosing someone to police violence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dawn Dalton of the JustUs initiative continues the roundtable discussion as she speaks on self accountability mentioning: if we as a society can be up on the latest gear and trends we need to be aware of the latest laws and how the justice system works when it comes to people of color. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of Say Their Name, we present a roundtable discussion featuring members of Community Justice, including Dawn Dalton, Nikki Owens, Tamara McKinney and Beverly John. They are all part of the new found community of support for Nikki Owens and her family, fighting for justice for William "Boo Boo" Green. We gathered at the home of Dawn Dalton and had a great dialogue on how they met, the importance of activism and understanding the judicial system, policing in Prince George’s County, Maryland, and how they all came to be activists in their own right. If you’re looking for ways to be of service, please support the ladies and their various organizations Concerned Citizens for Bail Reform -https://cc4br.com/ JustUs Initiative -https://eji.org/ And Community Justice -https://communityjustice4u.org/ Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/williamgreen On January 27th, 2020 William “Boo Boo” Green, was handcuffed with his hands behind his back in the front seat of a police car when he was shot seven times by Prince George's County police officer Michael Owen Jr. Boo Boo's Cousin Nikki and attorney Malcolm Ruff share updates on the case including how many times officer Owen has tried to make bail as well as the failures of the counties system that ignored internal red flags. CTA for citizens From Nikki Owens If you’re looking for ways to be of service, Nikki Owens would like you to know that Police oversight in America is non-existent. Cities have tried to fight for laws that require police accountability with resistance from legislators, the Fraternal Order Of Police, and local politicians. The current judicial system in America is discriminatory and racist toward people of color. We the people need to recognize how problematic and dangerous it is for police to police themselves. Deadly force has now become normal instead of a last resort. Unarmed citizens, the mentally distressed, and children are dying at the hands of the people sworn to protect and serve them. We are seeing the centuries long abuse of people of color play out on our television screens daily, yet there is no oversight or consequences. Families are hurting and the call to stop murderous police officers is going unheard. We as families need to stand-up together, fight together, and demand that the laws that work for white citizens be enforced equally to people of color. We need the people paid by citizens to enforce and implement laws without bias, discrimination, and racism. Reach out to your local activist groups, ACLU, and other impacted families to join the fight for justice and equality Also, as always, push to have your state end Qualified Immunity Listen next week for a special part 3 on William Green. We sat down for a roundtable with Nikki Owens and Community Activists turned friends, Tamara McKinney, the cofounder of Concerned Citizens for Bail Reform, Beverly John of the Maryland Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability, and Dawn Dalton, the Cofounder of The JustUs Initiative, to learn more about policing and laws in Prince George’s county, and how we can all better support families who have lost someone due to police violence. Names of the Fallen mentioned in this episode Anton Black Freddie Gray Emmet Till Archie Elliott George Floyd Breonna Taylor William Boo Boo Green Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/williamgreen On January 27th, 2020 William “Boo Boo” Green, was handcuffed with his hands behind his back in the front seat of a police car when he was shot seven times by Prince George's County police officer Michael Owen Jr. William Green’s family talks about how Boo Boo impacted their lives, how they were able to get a $20 Million settlement, as well as their continued fight to get the officer convicted. WARNING CHIME 34:32 skip ahead 1 min Malcolm at that moment, with William Green's hands cuffed behind his back, locked inside of a squad car, and essentially pretty out of his normal state, he shot at him seven times and he hit him in his torso six times and he killed him right there. He didn't kill him instantly. There's video after the incident shows that Boo-Boo was still breathing. CTA for citizens From Nikki Owens If you’re looking for ways to be of service, Nikki Owens would like you to know that Police oversight in America is non-existent. Cities have tried to fight for laws that require police accountability with resistance from legislators, the Fraternal Order Of Police, and local politicians. The current judicial system in America is discriminatory and racist toward people of color. We the people need to recognize how problematic and dangerous it is for police to police themselves. Deadly force has now become normal instead of a last resort. Unarmed citizens, the mentally distressed, and children are dying at the hands of the people sworn to protect and serve them. We are seeing the centuries long abuse of people of color play out on our television screens daily, yet there is no oversight or consequences. Families are hurting and the call to stop murderous police officers is going unheard. We as families need to stand-up together, fight together, and demand that the laws that work for white citizens be enforced equally to people of color. We need the people paid by citizens to enforce and implement laws without bias, discrimination, and racism. Reach out to your local activist groups, ACLU, and other impacted families to join the fight for justice and equality Also, as always, push to have your state end Qualified Immunity Listen next week for a special part 3 on William Green. We sat down for a roundtable with Nikki Owens and Community Activists turned friends, Tamara McKinney, the cofounder of Concerned Citizens for Bail Reform, Beverly John of the Maryland Coalition for Justice and Police Accountability, and Dawn Dalton, the Cofounder of The JustUs Initiative, to learn more about policing and laws in Prince George’s county, and how we can all better support families who have lost someone due to police violence. Names of the Fallen mentioned in this episode Anton Black Freddie Gray Emmet Till Archie Elliott George Floyd Breonna Taylor William "Boo Boo" Green Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Seans uncle and Frank Haith shares what it was like to see Sean play and as a coach what made him special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seans Aunt Onaija shares her excitement in seeing Sean become a father. He takes to the role seamlessly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean's former coach Glen Beyer breaks down how Sean was such a passionate character. He took it to heart when his team lost and played hard to build a community amongst his team. He also shares how Sean took that same dedication to being of service to his community from the elderly to those in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a ceremony honoring Sean a stubborn dove becomes Family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Birthday parties, baby showers, holidays! Sean knew how to have a good time no matter the occasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cousin Amanda Fleming recounts what it was like to go from preparing for the wedding day of Sean to then dealing with the emotional pain of losing Sean. She thinks of alternate ways that the officers could've engaged with Sean without resulting in him loosing his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sean was kind and loving but not just to family members but even to the misfortunate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Val and William Bell discuss the struggles the family faces emotionally and how Seans big brother never speaks about the loss of Sean. While Seans youngest daughter who was only months old at the time remembers unique things about him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The parents of Sean Bell discuss the "blue wall of silence" and how former friends of Sean who are now in the NYPD face repercussions within the force just for knowing him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Bell remembers when a scout from the Dodgers took interest in Sean playing. He wonders about what could've been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.dcpofficial.com/seanbell Sean Bell was 23 years old, killed hours before what was to be his wedding day in Queens, NY. The officers fired 50 shots at Sean's vehicle. Sean's family talks about the immediate hours after the shooting, the court case and officers involved, their journey for justice and their ongoing push to keep the name of Sean Bell alive. CALL TO ACTION: Check out Valerie’s book Just 23 wherever books are sold online Also, as always, push to have your state end Qualified Immunity Names of the Fallen mentioned in this episode Amadou Diallo Delrawn Smalls Mohamed Bah Sean Bell Special thanks to Host: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Executive Producers: Adell Coleman & Chris Colbert Edited & Sound Design: Byron Hunt Producers: Heather Johnson, Ryan Woodhall and Mike DuBose Associate Producers: Quinton Hill Content Distribution: DCP Entertainment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support the show: https://www.dcpofficial.com/saytheirname See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices