Audio Vault: Protesting while black: Senator pepper sprayed & handcuffed

Jan. 18, 2021 - This summer, protests have erupted across the country and state over the killing of George Floyd, an African American Minnesota resident, while in police custody. Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-Brooklyn) was one of the participants in a Brooklyn protest where police interacted with the crowd. The Senator recounted his experiences at the protest which included being pepper sprayed and handcuffed. (originally aired 6/2/20)