Racial justice protestors at a rally in Woods Hole in 2020.
Today marks one year since the police murder of George Floyd, which sparked protests around the world and spurred a new wave of activism.
To reflect on the past year, CAI talked with people in our region about how Floyd’s death touched their lives and prompted action.
Robert Cutts grew up in Harwich and returned to the Cape to retire.
When he worked as a deputy sheriff in Virginia, he went public with complaints of racism in his own department, but he still believes most police officers want to do the right thing.
Youth protesters last summer
On The Point, we discuss youth experiences with racism, young people s ideas on how to address racism and white supremacy, and how schools are responding.
Guests on the program are:
Jeanne Morrison, consultant in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for nonprofit organizations, and career counselor to youth of color. She serves on multiple local and state boards and steering committees for non- profit organizations committed to social and racial justice including the League of Women Voters Cape Cod, Barnstable Human Rights Commission and Barnstable No Place For Hate.
Romaine Morgan, poet, graduate of Dennis Yarmouth High School and currently a student at Cape Cod Community College.