The Lip News
Episode 92
Eric Garner’s Daughter Opens Up about Bernie Sanders, Civil Rights and Grief
Eric Garner was killed on camera by NY police officers after being held in a chokehold on July 17, 2014, his last words “I can’t breath” became a rallying cry for the African American community and the Black Lives Matter movement. Eric’s daughter Erica, sat down to speak about her father’s passing, activism and working with the Bernie Sanders campaign team on their latest campaign ad. Ms. Garner also addressed civil rights today, her opinions of New York Mayor Bill de Blasio and what is is like being black in America in this uncensored Lip News interview hosted by Sasha Kai Parker.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Erica Garner to the Lip.
00:37 Voters respond to Erica’s campaign ad.
01:09 The Bernie Sanders campaign ad.
02:33 Clip, Rosa Parks.
03:04 How to be black in America.
04:17 Eric Garner’s death & Police vs BLM.
07:42 Police body cams and accountability.
09:52 Ramsey Orta’s indictment.
13:27 Police brutality over a cell phone.
14:55 Ramsey’s case now.
15:15 Failure to supervise.
18:35 What’s next and where to find Erica.
19:12 Thank you and goodbye.
19:23 Bernie Sanders campaign ad.
Guest Bio
Erica Snipes-Garner is an activist, writer, and the daughter of the late Eric B. Garner, a man murdered at the hands of the NYPD on July 17, 2014. Erica’s activism provided her with a platform to conduct weekly peaceful protests in Staten Island to commemorate her father’s death and engage the world against the injustice that surrounds it. Erica has remained hopeful, peaceful, and committed to advocating for the elimination of the harsh injustices in the legal system. Erica is continuing her fight for justice and is dedicated to addressing issues of inequality in the legal system, and holding elected officials accountable by ensuring these issues remain a relevant topic of discussion at the local, state, and national levels.
Hosts
Elliot Hill
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