The Heat discusses law enforcement and race in America

The Heat

Published February 18, 2015 at 8:56 PM
Updated February 19, 2015 at 1:46 PM

It’s been a relationship historically marred by suspicion, mistrust, frustration and violence. So after just 15 months in office, FBI Director James Comey chose to confront the shortcomings of both police and their communities. Will it make a difference? CCTV America’s Jim Spellman filed this report. 

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To discuss more on the relationship between U.S. law enforcement and communities of color, The Heat joined with three experts.

  • Chanelle Hardy, an attorney and executive with the National Urban League, a leading U.S. civil rights organization.
  • Safiya Jafari Simmons, Chief Strategist, SJS Consulting.
  • Roland Martin, award-winning journalist and commentator (Watch our #OneMoreQuestion with Martin here where he answers some of the question you asked on Twitter).

The discussion continued.