Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
A December protest calls for community policing and more transparency in the investigation of Alonzo Smith's death.
When the death of 27-year-old local teacher Alonzo Smith was ruled a homicide in December, questions regarding the role of special police in Washington, D.C., began circulating in Anacostia — where Smith was found in the custody of armed security guards, unconscious and handcuffed. Smith died later in an area hospital. While his case is still being investigated by the U.S. Attorney’s office, Smith’s mother, Beverly, has called for an independent investigation. We’ll air a conversation between Anacostia Unmapped’s Kymone Freeman and Beverly Smith, and revisit Smith’s case with Netfa Freeman, one of her biggest advocates.
Guests
- Netfa Freeman Events coordinator, Institute for Policy Studies and Pan African Community Action activist
- Kymone Freeman Co-Owner, We Act Radio; Contributor "Anacostia Unmapped"
- Beverly Smith Mother, Alonzo Smith
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