Paul Butler, "Chokehold: Policing Black Men"

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Butler is a law professor at Georgetown University, a legal analyst for CNN and MSNBC, and frequent writer and speaker about issues related to racism and criminal justice. As a former federal prosecutor he has special insight into these matters, understanding not only how the system works, but how it can most effectively be challenged. Butler’s bold call-to-action starts with the need to abolish the principle known as The Chokehold, which is the popular assumption that all black men are dangerous, and must therefore be subject to rigorous policing. Butler has radical ideas for changing this and other racial biases, and he also looks at how black communities can use their own strengths to keep their neighborhoods safe rather than bringing in more police. Butler is in conversation with Kojo Nnamdi.
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[@blackqueenlight]

I bought this book after working at a prison for a couple months. People seriously should read it.

[@camillenicole4837]

Professor Paul Butler is a brilliant Black man.

[@dalewakinup8856]

Thank you for this conversation

[@colleendicks8992]

I just love listening to Professor Butler speak.

[@quentonupshaw4549]

Thoroughly enjoyed this video...enjoyed every second.

[@croach2194]

Mr. Butler, you have taught me so much about the experiences of black people and how discriminatory our society is. I thank you.

[@cocomarie3130]

Thank you Mr. Paul Butler. I appreciate your perspective, insight, and experience. Keep up your good work! 💯

[@coolbreeze1059]

VERY TRANSPARENT AND ARTICULATE BROTHER 😎🤴🏿

[@vibrantnubian27]

Professor Butler is so dope!!!

[@ElenaBonbon]

The time has come to throw the apple pie in the trashbin

[@sandramoreau6836]

Bravo 👏

[@virginiamattry5820]

Cut the CHECK bottom line.Then we will be able to heal and move on.

[@virginiamattry5820]

Do you hear the damage that was done to our people and they don't feel they owe us.

[@sblack812]

When he spoke about the young brotha that hung himself, the gravity and impact should continue to effect us all the same way as we vividly remember it and use it to assist each other against this system

[@GlobalFreeLiving]

He was tortured over a $10 backpage... think about it. We need to leave the grid!

[@sblack812]

Facts I'm definitely trying now on that 1

[@maurafarrell3671]

Somethings never change 😢

[@Realminthebush]

Black folk need to police your own neighnorhoods with veterans . When the policr come they bring DEATH and trauma . Our vets know how to protect , they were trained for war. They would love to have something to do. They can volunteer for a while 24/ 7 we can have about 100 donating maybe an 1hr or 2 hrs a day around the clock. They would be on call for emergencies also.

[@miguimau]

This is a great man and his struggle is right. And black people has suffered and suffers horrible opression just by race. But notice that gentification, police fighting for the rich and against the poor, etc happens everywhere and in mostly white countries (like mine in Europe) too. There is very racial/racist war in America but it´s a class war too.

[@rosemcknight8774]

Paul Butler I agree that black men have been prosecuted for many years nullification I agree should be used for black

[@ericyoung7803]

Rose Mcknight in the xurrent system, nullification is only for cops who kill

[@lasha4585]

Man, I would love to talk to Paul Butler, I have some innovative ideas!!!

[@Realminthebush]

You know what needs to and how it needs to be reformed.

[@aaronwhitfield7]

In New Orleans we call them the jump out boyz

[@lonelllonell8937]

He has to feel like a soldier on the battlefield fighting for you know those people only to come home and find out those same people he was over there fighting for just killed his brother the day before he got home wow

[@julietrankin870]

I remember KALIEF. sad but amazing young boy found not guilty after many years. Then killed him self. How sad what a loss for the whole world

[@time2stick2getherthomas69]

Professor Paul Butler, is Black Peoples " STAND YOUR GROUND "

[@hezekiawhite8207]

Just what does stand your ground mean? It means to fight back by any means necessary. When are the people going to stop talking making videos and suing these racists lawless enforcement officers. Malcolm X is crying in his grave because his people are spineless won't fight back. In essence Malcolm X died for nothing.

[@makeHimknown3]

The 'Experience showed you that u are still a Black Man...Suits, degrees, vocabulary and haircut you will still be a Black Man

[@cschu879]

How sad that the commentator had to read from paper word for word his credentials and educational background. This nerdy man looks educated so he must be lazy or not care about who he is introducing. A powerful and ambitious man who can make changes in our society by his mere presence and brilliance. So get it right next time nerd boy.

[@Sl12222]

Very ineffective introduction but it didn't take from the importance of the points that we're made by Professor Butler.

[@cschu879]

Commentator gave him a single glance as he finished the introduction nerd boy spent more time glaring at the people who are about to be ah inspirered...

[@stephaniehilliard6730]

SLAVE PATROL IS ALWAYS ON DUTY. Especially if you're in BLACK SKIN..

[@GiantsHunt]

Wall to wall half truths

[@paragonexecutivesdotcom3548]

Egyptians used to be afraid of us back then also.

[@jermaineedwards8384]

Uh what

[@ElenaBonbon]

That is what is in the American historybooks. Look futher for real history

[@speedstick77]

What if Paul Butler were in the White house in stead of our Mango Mussolini!

[@cyndeewi]

I brought the book on kindle. The physical book is out of stock.

[@ShutterSpeedGaming]

Just got it from Barnes and noble for $13

[@larhondathomas3785]

Can I have a autograph book of “Chock Hold”. 💋

[@nospammuppet7017]

Some very good points also some rasictspoints. gentrification also causes issus with poor white families not just black.

[@travisbrown6595]

How you have the nerve to mention Tanahesee Coats in the same breathe as Malcolm X

[@makeHimknown3]

Never play your "Trump" card...smh

[@davidcopperfield408]

This is a tame nyghur.