Remembering The Death Of Eric Garner After A Year Of Political Unrest

WNYC News | Jul 16, 2021

The anniversary comes amidst the racial protest movement and social upheaval that came after the murder of George Floyd —and many more deaths of Black people at the hands of police. WNYC's Race and Justice Unit reporter Joseph Gedeon spoke with Rebeca Ibarra about marking Garner's death given the current context. 

Click above to hear that conversation. 

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