Keep That Same Energy w/ Tiffany Williams Roberts

Day 1 Radio

This week's guest on Day 1 Radio is Atlanta-based Attorney/Organizer Tiffany WIlliams Roberts. In this conversation, we unpack the current civil unrest in the wake of the string of recent police murders. Here she offers information on how to get involved in the movement and explains what concepts like "defund the police" actually mean.

2:20 - Are we making progress? Tiffany calls the last two weeks the most astounding narrative shift she's seen in some time where people are actually talking about prison abolition, police defunding, and white supremacy by name. 6:30 - Tiffany lists the ways that people can get involved. She suggests finding places to use your talents. She also speaks on why marches or "righteous rage" cannot be the only action taken. 11:40 - Tiffany speaks on being aware of what is already legal or illegal when talking about police reform. She also urges people to pay more attention to local politics and not get so caught up in federal conversations. We also talk about what "defund the police" actually means and what it should look like. 22:15 - Tiffany talks about how to find the right group to join and what separates the solid from the shaky. 26:30 - Here the conversation shifts to how to spot non-allies at protests and the importance of joining with legitimate organizers. 31:00 - It seems like Black people hire the same lawyers every time something tragic happens. Tiffany suggests we support more local lawyers when looking for justice. We also talk about how the rich and famous should get involved by writing a check, but not necessarily speaking out. 38:30 - Tiffany gives us a list of organizations she feels is doing the work and are worthy of your attention, time, and support. Day 1 Radio podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, IHeartRadio, Spotify, Stitcher, Radio Public, and CLNS Mobile Media app. Follow us on Twitter, FB, and IG at @day1radio