The Case of Brandon Calloway- Black man beaten by police in Oakland, Tennessee

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My Mortality Matters: The Voices and Lives of Black Men

Dr John G. Taylor, M.Ed., LPC; Professor, Sexuality Educator, LicensedTherapist

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Black men throughout history have been subjected to acts of violence, social injustices, racism, police brutality, internalized homophobia, and discrimination. Historically, Black men have been treated less than humans by many systems designed to protect them, such as criminal justice, educational, medical, and mental health. This podcast will focus on the lived experiences of Black men by exploring racism, discrimination, sexuality, and relationships. The voices of Black men will be amplified as they share stories of their lives.

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The Case of Brandon Calloway- Black man beaten by police in Oakland, Tennessee

My Mortality Matters: The Voices and Lives of Black Men

54 minutes 27 seconds

2 years ago

The Case of Brandon Calloway- Black man beaten by police in Oakland, Tennessee

I had the opportunity to interview the attorneys Mrs. Ruby Wharton and Andre Wharton about their client Brandon Calloway. Brandon was severely beaten and arrested by the police of Oakland, Tennessee in July as a result of his failure to stop for a traffic violation. His attorneys recount the incident that leads to Brandon's brutal police assault and arrest. They also discuss the toll that this incident has taken on Brandon's mental health. Additionally, Mrs. Ruby Wharton discusses how along with her husband they raised their sons and the joy she has that her sons are part of the family's law firm.

*** Since the taping of this interview, the grand jury decided not to indict the police officers, and Brandon's attorneys have requested that the US Department of Justice takes his case.