Jami Floyd appears in the following:
Mayor Bill De Blasio And Other Top Officials Escape Judicial Inquiry Into Eric Garner’s Death
Friday, July 23, 2021
Gothamist
Judge Orders PBA President Pat Lynch and the Supervising Sergeant on the Scene at Garner’s Death to Testify
The Hate-Crime Conundrum
Thursday, July 22, 2021
After 50 years of hate-crime legislation in the U.S., hate-motivated violence is once again on the rise. So where did we go wrong?
American Scholars of India Confront a Rise in Threats
Monday, July 19, 2021
Even scholars who live thousands of miles from India say their scholarship, or their defense of minority rights in India, puts them at risk.
Remembering The Death Of Eric Garner After A Year Of Political Unrest
Friday, July 16, 2021
Saturday marks the 7th anniversary of Eric Garner’s death at the hands of NYPD officers on Staten Island.
Hate Crimes Are Rising Nationwide, But They're Falling In Suffolk County
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Gothamist
In Suffolk, what gets classified as a "hate crime," as opposed to an incident, has come under scrutiny because, while everywhere else hate crime is are going up, in Suffolk it is rising.
How Haitian Americans In New York Are Internalizing The Assassination Of President Jovenel Moïse
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Gothamist
Despite being divided on his presidency, Haitian American's in "Little Haiti" are united in shock and grief.
Our Feelings Are Not Our Fault: How Science Can Explain Our Emotions
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
When the pandemic caused fear and anxiety to overwhelm her mom, Guadalupe Ortega turned to science.
Gloria Allred on Bill Cosby and the Future of #MeToo
Thursday, July 08, 2021
Gothamist
Veteran civil rights attorney Gloria Allred reflects on the decision to release Bill Cosby from prison.
WNYC Announces the New Class of Radio Rookies
Tuesday, July 06, 2021
Next class of young people to create audio documentaries through station’s youth journalism program to tell personal stories about policing in their lives.
Eric Garner's Family Continues Its Fight In NYC Courts Over 2014 Death At Hands Of NYPD Officers
Friday, July 02, 2021
Judicial inquiry into whether the city is withholding information fails to yield immediate results.
The Supreme Court on Voting Rights and More Legal News
Thursday, July 01, 2021
Jami Floyd's analysis of the Supreme Court's voting rights decision to uphold the Arizona laws, plus Trump's CFO and Cosby.
Identifying The Network Clusters of NYPD Officers Repeatedly Accused Of Misconduct
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Gothamist
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With the help of independent data journalist EJ Fox, WNYC created a network map using civilian complaint data obtained through a Freedom of Information Law request.
The Latest Supreme Court Decisions: The 'Cussin' Cheerleader' and 'Hot Pursuit'
Thursday, June 24, 2021
WNYC legal editor Jami Floyd talks about the latest decisions issued by the Supreme Court.
Police Watchdog Recommends Discipline for 39 NYPD Officers Over Alleged Misconduct At BLM Protests
Tuesday, June 22, 2021
The Civilian Complaint Review Board is recommending that the NYPD discipline 39 of its officers for misconduct at last summer’s Black Lives Matter protests.
She Spent Years Trying To Spread The Word About Juneteenth. Now, She's Concerned The Holiday Could Lose Its Meaning.
Friday, June 18, 2021
The founder of Juneteenth NYC discusses her mixed feelings about it becoming a federal holiday, and the need for more celebrations of Black culture.
SCOTUS Roundup: Obamacare Survives
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Jami Floyd, senior editor for race and justice and legal editor at WNYC, ticks through the latest round of Supreme Court decisions.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea Sits Down with WNYC's Race & Justice Senior Editor
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Gothamist
Jami Floyd sits down with NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea to ask him about the murder of George Floyd, the defund the police movement, and structural racism.
Legal Aid Society Says It Is Here To Stop Gun Violence, Too
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
At a time of rising shootings, the public defenders argue their organization should not just be seen as a group that defends criminal cases.
Black-Asian Relations Present Frictions and New Possibilities
Monday, June 14, 2021
Gothamist
Black Lives Matter has prompted an outpouring of support from Asian-Americans. But recent attacks against Asian Americans have prompted some in the community to call for more police.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea Looks Back On NYPD's Crackdown In Mott Haven
Monday, June 14, 2021
Gothamist
"I said at the time and I still say that I believe the officers that responded did a good job," says Commissioner Shea.
