Episode 8: The activist and write-in mayoral candidate discusses her nonprofit’s roots and its role in the current uprising
On this episode of the Street Roots Podcast, Don’t Shoot PDX founder Teressa Raiford joins podcast host DeVon Pouncey to discuss her work during the recent uprising after the killing of George Floyd.
“We immediately filed a lawsuit after I saw the assault on Portlanders with chemical weapons,” Raiford said. “Those RCA agents that people call pepper spray or the LRAD devices. I believe in the right to freedom of expression, especially when you’re showing solidarity for national movements.”
Raiford also gave her stance on the role of Portland youths fighting for justice during these times.
“This is a protest city, so for the youth to be on the frontline isn’t unusual in Portland. Most of our biggest protests have been led by the youth and youth organizers,” she said.
Raiford also gave the backstory on the founding of Don’t Shoot PDX, thoughts on the widespread Black Lives Matter movement and more.
Listen to the full episode below.
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