A couple weeks ago, I released an episode called “All Emotion,” discussing the shooting of a close friend of mine who also happens to be a law enforcement officer. Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with him and talk about life in general, as well as his experience and how we, as a community, can move forward to create a safer Durham.

When I say Black lives matter, I truly mean it. This Black man could’ve been taken from his family. We all must value life more than we do.

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