and then you'd mentioned rodney king, how is the french president responding to these violent apps as well? the french president is between a rock and a hard place because of what happened earlier this year. people are wondering whether these protests are related in any way to the yellow best protests. and so few years ago, they've been ongoing, as well as the wide spread protests over his decides. decision to unilaterally increase the retirement age and perhaps from 62 to 64 without consulting parliament . and there's, there is a relationship, but it's not the relationship isn't. hey, whenever we're mad we take to the streets and pro molotov cocktails with the cops. the relationship is that the police not to not was used in order to counteract and suppress the yellow basses, as well as the type pension protests. and because of that now, and there's john downs or not have not really been a desirous or as cooperative in terms of defending the states for arguments in that same way. in this particular case, you have a different situation, which is my call has some sympathy for the protes

. - against the backdrop of the rodney king verdict, kevin powell and heather b were tasked with talkingining racism, to their roommates in the house. - this wasn't like a bunch of experts on a pbs show. this was real people talking about serious issues in a way that you don't often hear on tv. - the docu-series is born. - "the real world" brought viewers in that were not represented on television. - white women benefited for the civil rights movement more than black people. look it up. - then i'm the lucky one. - you are. - kevin powell is an activist. kevin powell fights for black rights and black power. and so to have him on that first season, talking about those issues, right at the time that the rodney king situation was going on, you couldn't have asked for a better setup. - [woman] why do you get so close? - will you listen? black people are emotional. - and kevin powell is kind of giving it straight to people, with no chaser. he's telling 'em the truth. truth that a lot of people weren't ready for. - and let me tell you something about you. there was a lot going on during my seas

before rodney king. you can look at all the instances where there are calls for change. i think we are involved in change right now in this moment that is going to be long lasting. it is very challenging. i was the victim of a crime when i was in middle school. some kids at recess came around at pe class and came to the locker room and tried to steal my watch and physically assaulted me. the officer that helped afterwards went out of his way to check the time to see how i was. that is the kind of work, the kind of perspective i like to have in our sheriff's office regardless of circumstance. that influenced me a lot. some of the storefronts have changed. what is mys is that i still see some things that trigger memories. the barbershop and the shoe store is another one that i remember buying shoestrings and getting my dad's old army boots fixed. we would see movies after the first run. my brother and i would go there. it is nice. if you keep walking down sacramento. the nice think about the city it takes you to japan town. that is where my grandparents were brought up. th

. >> kind of like the rodney king video.at came out, everybody got to see what a lot of people already knew was happening. >> members of antioch, myself included, knew what the conduct was of the police, but it's finally exposed and in the light for everybody to see. >> the members of "reimagine antioch" want the accused officers fired and decertified so they cannot be hired by other police departments. today's hearing ended without anyone taking the stand. the judge said they'll pick up the case again in late august. >>> a woman who drove her car into a school around 8:30 yesterday morning in san jose. the woman drove her suv through a fence, across a playground, into the actual building. the crash sparking a small fire. we have an update on the driver. she was taken away from the scene in an ambulance. she's been placed under a 72-hour mental health hold at the hospital. a report will be submitted to san jose d.a. to see if any charges need to be filed. >>> the swifties have spoken, and they've won. less than 24 hours ago,

. >> kind of like the rodney king video.n that came out, everybody got to see what a lot of people already knew what was happening. members of antioch, myself included, knew what the conduct was of the and i don't care police but it's finally exposed and in the light for everyone to see. >> angela, who died in ant i don't care police custody, a relative says the text messages will cast doubt by any investigations by the department and that could mean some people who should be prosecuted may walk free. >> i think it's very clear, especially through these text messages, not only that they were sent and received but even sitting on so many officers' phones for so long, that this is a culture of prejudice and dehumanization that is rampant within that department. >> chief steven ford was subpoenaed to testify in the case, though he abruptly announced his retirement on wednesday, just nine months after he was hired for that top job. he will remain in office only about three more weeks. the contra costa district attorney's office,

before rodney king. you can look at all the instances where there are calls for change. i think we are involved in change right now in this moment that is going to be long lasting. it is very challenging. i was the victim of a crime when i was in middle school. some kids at recess came around at pe class and came to the locker room and tried to steal my watch and physically assaulted me. the officer that helped afterwards went out of his way to check the time to see how i was. that is the kind of work, the kind of perspective i like to have in our sheriff's office regardless of circumstance. that influenced me a lot. some of the storefronts have changed. what is mys is that i still see some things that trigger memories. the barbershop and the shoe store is another one that i remember buying shoestrings and getting my dad's old army boots fixed. we would see movies after the first run. my brother and i would go there. it is nice. if you keep walking down sacramento. the nice think about the city it takes you to japan town. that is where my grandparents were brought up. th

undercover premiered in 1994, two years after the uprisings that followed the not guilty verdict in the rodney king >> new york undercover was so groundbreaking because it was one of the first shows ever to have two lead actors who were of color as detectives fighting crime. and you didn't see that all the time. >> fbi, fbi! >> we represented hip hop. we were young, black and two detectives that were from the streets that decided that they wanted to be on the right side of the law and protect the community. >> get the gun out. >> new york undercover was the antithesis of the must-see tv. >> and be sure to ne in to an all-new episode of "see it loud" the history of black television. it airs tomorrow night at 9:00 p.m. eastern only on cnn.. sleep more deeply. and wake up rejuvenated. purple mattress's exclusive gelflex grid draws away heat, relieves pressure, and instantly adapts. sleep better, live purple. visit purple.com or a mattress store near you with thereestyle libre 2 system, know your glucose level and where it's headed. no fingersticks needed. manage your diabetes with more confidence. fre

>> new york undercover appeared in 1994, two years before the uprising of the not guilty in the rodney kingew york undercover" was one ever the first shows ever to have two lead actors who were of color as detectives fighting crime and, you know, you did not see that all of the time. >> fbi, fbi. >> we represented hip hop. we were a young black and latino. we were two detectives that were from the streets that decided that they wanted to be on the right side of the law. and, protect their community. >> get the gun out. >> new york undercover was the must-see tv, it was on fox, it was different, and that drama genre. >> fox was the new kid on the block. they were more open to new ideas [music] ♪ throw your hands in the air you a true player. >> a nonnetwork kind of show. "new york undercover" is a precursor to a lot of the crime dramas with black leads that now we take for granted. >> we were very intentional with a show like "new york undercover" so many people that guest starred on that show. towers, elis, tyra banks. >> it was the it was. it was one of the best shows in history. i would a

two years after the uprisings followed the not guilty verdict in the rodney king beating case. >> "new two lead detectives of color fighting crime and you didn't see that all the time. >> we represent hip-hop. we were a young black and latino. we were two detectives that were from the streets that decided that they wanted to be on the right side of the law and protect their community. zp . >> get the gun, i'll cuff him. >> "new york undercover" was antithesis of must-see tv. >> yeah. "see it loud: e history of black television" airs tomorrow night at 9:00 eastern on cnn. we will be right back. not letti. so, we switched to verizon business internet. they have business grade internet, nationwide. (vo) make the switch.h. it's your business. it's your verizon. before... and bath fitter. before... and bath fitter. if you have a “before” bath, now's the time to call bath fitter to get a beautiful “after.” with o unique there's no mess or stress. spensmart on a beautiful new bath done right, backed by a lifetime warranty. join over 2 million happy customers who know: it just fits. bath fitte

undercover" premiered in 1994, two years after the uprisings that followed the not guilty verdict in the rodney king. - "new york undercover" was so groundbreaking 'cause it was one of the first shows ever to have two lead actors who were of color as detectives, fighting crime. and, you know, you didn't see that all the time. - freeze! put it down! - fbi, fbi. - we represented hip hop. we were a young black and latino. we were two detectives that were from the streets that decided that they wanted to be on the right side of the law and protect their community. - get the gun and cuff him. - "new york undercover" was the antithesis of the must-see tv. it was on fox, it was different in that drama genre. (introductory music) - fox was the new kid on the block. and so, they were more open to new ideas. the casting, the music, definitely meant it was a non-network kind of show, or a new network kinda show, if you will. so, "new york undercover" in a way is a precursor to a lot of the crime dramas with black leads that now we take for granted. - we were very intentional with a show like "new york undercov

. >> as with rodney king the situation with george floyd's murder was caught on camera which gave peopleerybody realizes that now's the time when you can't just sit on the sidelines. you can't -- you have to be actively anti-racist. that's what has to happen now. [ chants ] >> the genre of television where we see the most change following the murder of george floyd and the protests that followed that is the unscripted realm. it's the shows that used to follow police officers. >> the new episode of the cnn original series "see it loud: the history of black fw television," premieres tomorrow at 9:00 p.m. on cnn. we'll be right back. so i consolidated it into a low-rate personal loan from sofi.i. ditch credit card fefees and high interest. borrow up to $100k. sofi. get your money right. my active psoriatic arthritis can make me feel like i'm losing my rhythm. with skyrizi to treat my skin and joints, i'm getting into my groove. ♪(uplifting music)♪ along with significantly clearer skin... skyrizi helps me move with less joint pain, stiffness, swelling, and fatigue. and is just 4 doses a year

i remember that rodney king riots of 91 lead to the demonstration in 92 when our chief did lose his job because of abuse of excessive huge numbers ever police going out and rounding upon people who are demonstrating are we going in that direction again. please, get it right with true reform. good evening. i'm daved and i represent ukrainian community san francisco. so we are dealing now like we have our community consists of women with children. and many of them are like teens. and these children are dealing with war trauma. we have like who is -- she has 2 teenageers. like -- they drove on the ballot from [inaudible] this is like city and -- teachers of shared children were killed and everything. so and what happened in delores park is contradicts everything what i telling my community. and i'm ashamed of it. i'm tell thanksgiving is a safe place this is like where you can recover and where you can deal with your trauma and start new life. as -- like from our community. actually like i was a participate of my ref lougz of dignity i don't know if you know how it started because it first

rodney king.n we all get along a big question in pursuit of answers to that question, haygood is travel the world writing about war, peace and political activism for pittsburgh post-gazette, the boston and the washington post. born and raised in columbus, ohio. graduated at miami university. welcome home, will. he has written nine books covered zones in nigeria and covered apartheid. south africa was taken hostage. somali rebels. you you haven't lived to have been taken hostage by somali rebels. want to tell you. i mean, what's up with the war correspondents before and witnessed the of nelson mandela. amandla he has covered in los angeles. interview with soul singer james brown in and spent more than a month in louisiana covering hurricane katrina. everywhere he is shown a skull ability to bridge racial divides and other divides, to foster greater understanding among people and bring us closer to a peaceful and just society. among his many other works, he's widely known for his 28 article, a butle

before rodney king. you can look at all the instances where there are calls for change. i think we are involved in change right now in this moment that is going to be long lasting. it is very challenging. i was the victim of a crime when i was in middle school. some kids at recess came around at pe class and came to the locker room and tried to steal my watch and physically assaulted me. the officer that helped afterwards went out of his way to check the time to see how i was. that is the kind of work, the kind of perspective i like to have in our sheriff's office regardless of circumstance. that influenced me a lot. some of the storefronts have changed. what is mys is that i still see some things that trigger memories. the barbershop and the shoe store is another one that i remember buying shoestrings and getting my dad's old army boots fixed. we would see movies after the first run. my brother and i would go there. it is nice. if you keep walking down sacramento. the nice think about the city it takes you to japan town. that is where my grandparents were brought up. th

we reacted in my time and those younger than me looking at the film of rodney king all the way to georges instagram and twitter in the '50s. it never happened before that where america had to look at the face of this young man, and for this woman to have the courage and strength to do that, it ignited a movement that led into decades of legislation and change, and we are still fighting legislation and change, but it made forward movement because of mamie till mobley and what she said and did about her son. >> we are going to give eddie glad the last word on the other side of the break. the other side of the break. >>> we're back with the rev and eddie. eddie, the conversation we started before the break, she was an ordinary person in that she didn't choose the spotlight but she did extraordinary things when tragedy changed her life, losing her son. it was just the two of them. this was her only boy. there is this unimaginable courage. you can't put yourself in her shoes and imagine doing all the things she does in that pain and grief. it is so much easier to do a fraction of that and wou

this goes become to the bad days of policing when prosecute testers for rodney king xr results ended up in learning numbers of people occur willed 24th and mission. and to the days when we stopped aids protesters in the castro and corraled people there. we cannot go become. i'm stunned, cho, by your misstating the facts what happened this night. i'm not sure where you got your facts there needs to be investigations before facts are told. we have really written general ords on use of force that talk about the high priority safe guarding life and dignity and general order and juveniles. this talks about the member of the pd unique opportunity to influence the life of children and young people. the influence that is helping is nowhen we want. needs to be a swift investigation. can dp ahandle this. i heard that dpa will. thank you. [applause]. good evening i'm gonzalez i'm the restorative justice coordinate at hubbingel beref cart. the delores hill bombing yielded no positive pregnancy from arresting consequently youth. we all recognize the need to alternative props to handling this even

george floyd, rodney king, the whole thing. it is hate, hate, hate, hate. what can i do, man? be moved to another country, that is an option. peace out. host: let's go to minneapolis, minnesota. gregory on the independent line. caller: good morning. host: good morning. caller: yes. i will be 69 years old next week. i grew up in chicago, basically in a jim crow system. it was urban, but it was still jim crow. the reality of the american dream does not exist for black people. we live in the reality we live in a system that basically tells people from slavery that you have an opportunity to work for us and provide for our dream. you are lucky to be here. the fact of the matter is, black people still fighting for their rights. anybody from italy have rights and privilege, ok? you can see the deep south or somewhere in kentucky and cannot read. you still have privilege. it is based on your color. this is a very racist country, i invite anybody to deny it. that is all i have to say. host: all right, gregory. as we continue talking about the american dream, i want to bring up a littl

i remember that rodney king riots of 91 lead to the demonstration in 92 when our chief did lose his job because of abuse of excessive huge numbers ever police going out and rounding upon people who are demonstrating are we going in that direction again. please, get it right with true reform. good evening. i'm daved and i represent ukrainian community san francisco. so we are dealing now like we have our community consists of women with children. and many of them are like teens. and these children are dealing with war trauma. we have like who is -- she has 2 teenageers. like -- they drove on the ballot from [inaudible] this is like city and -- teachers of shared children were killed and everything. so and what happened in delores park is contradicts everything what i telling my community. and i'm ashamed of it. i'm tell thanksgiving is a safe place this is like where you can recover and where you can deal with your trauma and start new life. as -- like from our community. actually like i was a participate of my ref lougz of dignity i don't know if you know how it started because it first

george floyd, rodney king, the whole thing. it is hate, hate, hate, hate. what can i do, man? be moved to another country, that is an option. peace out. host: let's go to minneapolis, minnesota. gregory on the independent line. caller: good morning. host: good morning. caller: yes. i will be 69 years old next week. i grew up in chicago, basically in a jim crow system. it was urban, but it was still jim crow. the reality of the american dream does not exist for black people. we live in the reality we live in a system that basically tells people from slavery that you have an opportunity to work for us and provide for our dream. you are lucky to be here. the fact of the matter is, black people still fighting for their rights. anybody from italy have rights and privilege, ok? you can see the deep south or somewhere in kentucky and cannot read. you still have privilege. it is based on your color. this is a very racist country, i invite anybody to deny it. that is all i have to say. host: all right, gregory. as we continue talking about the american dream, i want to bring up a littl

before rodney king. you can look at all the instances where there are calls for change. we are involved in change right now in this moment that is going to be long lasting. it is very challenging. i was the victim of a crime when i was in middle school. some kids at recess came around at pe class and came to the locker room and tried to steal my watch and physically assaulted me. the officer that helped afterwards went out of his way to check the time to see how i was. that is the kind of work, the kind of perspective i like to have in our sheriff's office regardless of circumstance. that influenced me a lot. some of the storefronts have changed. what is mys is that i still see some things that trigger memories. the barbershop and the shoe store is another one that i remember buying shoestrings and getting my dad's old army boots fixed. we would see movies after the first run. my brother and i would go there. it is nice. if you keep walking down sacramento. the nice think about the city it takes you to japan town. that is where my grandparents were brought up. that is th

i mean, you had mentioned rodney king, how is the french president responding to these violent apps? well, the french president is between a rock and a hard place because of what happened earlier this year. people are wondering whether these protests are related in any way to the yellow best protests a few years ago. they've been ongoing, as well as the wide spread protests over his decides. decision to unilaterally increase the retirement age and perhaps from 62 to 64 without consulting parliament . and there is, there is a relationship, but it's not the relationship isn't. hey, whenever we're mad, we take to the streets and pro molotov cocktails of the cops. the relationship is that the police not to not was used in order to counteract and suppress the yellow basses, as well as the anti pension protests. and because of that now, and there's john down or not have not really been a desirous or as cooperative in terms of defending the states for arguments in that same way. in this particular case, you have a different situation, which is my call has some sympathy for the protests agai