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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Dijon Kizzee, police reform, and activism education

LA County sheriff's deputies shot and killed 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee in South LA on Monday. Kizzee was reportedly riding a bike when deputies tried to stop him for violating vehicle codes, though it’s unclear which codes he was violating.

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By Madeleine Brand • Sep 2, 2020 • 50m Listen

LA County sheriff's deputies shot and killed 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee in South LA on Monday. Kizzee was reportedly riding a bike when deputies tried to stop him for violating vehicle codes, though it’s unclear which codes he was violating. KCRW finds out what happened.

Also, why did several sweeping police reform bills fail during the final days of California’s legislative session? And what is the role of school teachers in promoting Black Lives Matter and social justice?

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