Sticky Note Conversations

Welcome to Sticky Note Conversations with your host, Erika Washington. In this week's episode, Erika is joined by Dr. Cheryl Neely, a sociology professor and author of 'No Human Involved.' They dive into discussing Dr. Neely's research on the serial murders of Black women and girls, the systemic indifference of law enforcement, and the deeply ingrained issues of racism and sexism in policing. Hear firsthand about Dr. Neely's personal connection to her work and her thoughts on potential solutions for these pressing social issues. Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that raises awareness and inspires action.
Check out Dr. Cheryl Neely's books https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B086Z8PB4F
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  • (00:00) - Introduction to Sticky Note Conversations
  • (00:42) - Meet Dr. Cheryl Neely
  • (03:42) - The Tragic Case of Michelle Kimberly Jackson
  • (06:25) - Historical Context of Policing and Racism
  • (07:31) - The Phrase 'No Human Involved'
  • (11:27) - Defunding the Police: A Complex Issue
  • (16:16) - Bias Against Sex Workers and Marginalized Communities
  • (25:05) - Over-Policing in Black Communities
  • (31:43) - Political Landscape and Voter Behavior
  • (42:25) - Latino Voters and Deportation Policies
  • (43:40) - The Legacy of Slavery and the 13th Amendment
  • (45:06) - Voting Rights and Political Strategies
  • (49:07) - Latino and Asian Communities in America
  • (53:08) - Anti-Blackness and the African Diaspora
  • (57:50) - Race, Class, and the American Caste System
  • (01:06:14) - Police Portrayal in Media and Reality
  • (01:14:22) - The American Dream and Systemic Issues
  • (01:15:15) - Hope for Missing and Murdered Black Women
  • (01:17:07) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Creators and Guests

Producer
Erika Washington
SE
Editor
Simone Endress
WB
Composer
Wil Black

What is Sticky Note Conversations?

To keep my thoughts in order and my to-do lists remotely manageable I create arrays of sticky notes on my desk and wall. New idea? Stick note! Someone I want to meet with? Sticky Note! Need to remember to pay a parking ticket? Write it on a sticky note. Over the course of the last year, I have wanted to create a podcast that allowed me to dive deep into conversations with interesting people.. I wanted to have real conversations that were more than sound bites or regurgitated talking points about fluffy topics. My hope is that each episode feels like old friends catching up. Revealing great information but also humanity, struggle, victory, joy, grief, and possibly, a flicker of transcendence.

I hope you will enjoy these as much as I do creating them.
Join me here every Saturday as I pull a new sticky note off my desk.