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Shoe LeatherAuthor: Columbia Journalism School
Shoe Leather is an investigative podcast that goes behind the scenes of forgotten stories that shaped New York City. Go along with the team as they knock on doors and track down the people who were at the center of the news. This season we are looking at the aftermath of the killing of Amadou Diallo, an unarmed Black man who was shot by four white NYPD officers in the Bronx on February 4, 1999. They fired 41 bullets at Amadou while he stood in the doorway where he lived. Nineteen hit him. The first likely killed him. Amadous killing resulted in one of the biggest trials in New Yorks history and changes in the NYPD. It led to the conviction of a Bronx serial rapist who had been on the loose for six years. And it inspired art and music. Language: en-us Genres: Documentary, History, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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BOLI
Monday, 27 May, 2024
Amadou Diallo’s name became synonymous with “41 shots”. He was killed in 1999 by four NYPD officers, who fired at him 41 times inside the doorway of his Bronx apartment building. The incident etched his name into public memory through explosive news coverage. But beyond the headlines, who was Amadou Diallo? In “Boli”, we dive into Amadou’s life – from his dreams to his time in New York. We hear from neighbors and friends who go down memory lane to tell us his side of the story. Join us as we go beyond “41 shots” to learn more about Amadou Diallo. By Serena Balani and Neha Sati
