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Black Westchester’s People Before Politics Radio Show Episode 406 with hosts Damon K. Jones and AJ Woodson. Our special guest this week is Selwyn Jones, co-founder of the Hope929 Organization and uncle of George Floyd, discussing the death of George Floyd, civil rights, criminal justice and joining The Sonya Massey Rally on Saturday, August 3rd in front of the Chicago Police Headquarters and much more!

Since May 2020, Selwyn has been on a nationwide journey, connecting with families affected by police violence and supporting their causes. His organization, Hope929, is dedicated to advancing civil rights and fostering positive change in honor of George Floyd’s memory.

Selwyn’s commitment to transforming communities for the better has led him to speak at prestigious institutions like Harvard University. Join us to hear how he’s channeling his personal grief into powerful activism.

Check out the podcast, “Setting It Straight With Selwyn Jones” every week on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart

Black Westchester presents the People Before Politics Radio Show every Sunday night, 6-8PM, simulcasting live on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube and archived on BlackWestchester.com. Giving you that Real Talk For The Community since 2014.

To support the Black Westchester and the People Before Politics Radio Show, that provides the News With The Black Point Of view and gives you the real talk for the community for free, make a donation via PayPal at www.PayPal.me/BlackWestchesterMag. In the words of Ray Charles, “One of these days, and it [might not be] long, You’re gonna look for [us], and [we’ll] be gone.” Support independent, Black-free media!

As always, you can follow us on Facebook, InstagramLinkedIn, and YouTube

Contributions and Donations can be made via PayPal.

Stay tuned to Black Westchester for more on this developing story!

AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson is the Editor-In-Chief and co-owner of Black Westchester, Host & Producer of the People Before Politics Radio Show, An Author, Journalism Fellow (Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism), Rap Artist - one third of the legendary underground rap group JVC FORCE known for the single Strong Island, Radio Personality, Hip-Hop Historian, Documentarian, Activist, Criminal Justice Advocate and Freelance Journalist whose byline has appeared in several print publications and online sites including The Source, Vibe, the Village Voice, Upscale, Sonicnet.com, Launch.com, Rolling Out Newspaper, Daily Challenge Newspaper, Spiritual Minded Magazine, Word Up! Magazine, On The Go Magazine and several others. Follow me at Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/mrajwoodson.bsky.social and Spoutible https://spoutible.com/MrAJWoodson

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Black Westchester’s People Before Politics Radio Show Episode 406 with hosts Damon K. Jones and AJ Woodson. Our special guest this week is Selwyn Jones, co-founder of the Hope929 Organization and uncle of George Floyd, discussing the death of George Floyd, civil rights, criminal justice and joining The Sonya Massey Rally on Saturday, August 3rd in front of the Chicago Police Headquarters and much more!

Since May 2020, Selwyn has been on a nationwide journey, connecting with families affected by police violence and supporting their causes. His organization, Hope929, is dedicated to advancing civil rights and fostering positive change in honor of George Floyd’s memory.

Selwyn’s commitment to transforming communities for the better has led him to speak at prestigious institutions like Harvard University. Join us to hear how he’s channeling his personal grief into powerful activism.

Check out the podcast, “Setting It Straight With Selwyn Jones” every week on Apple, Spotify, and iHeart

Black Westchester presents the People Before Politics Radio Show every Sunday night, 6-8PM, simulcasting live on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube and archived on BlackWestchester.com. Giving you that Real Talk For The Community since 2014.

To support the Black Westchester and the People Before Politics Radio Show, that provides the News With The Black Point Of view and gives you the real talk for the community for free, make a donation via PayPal at www.PayPal.me/BlackWestchesterMag. In the words of Ray Charles, “One of these days, and it [might not be] long, You’re gonna look for [us], and [we’ll] be gone.” Support independent, Black-free media!

As always, you can follow us on Facebook, InstagramLinkedIn, and YouTube

Contributions and Donations can be made via PayPal.

Stay tuned to Black Westchester for more on this developing story!

AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson
AJ Woodson is the Editor-In-Chief and co-owner of Black Westchester, Host & Producer of the People Before Politics Radio Show, An Author, Journalism Fellow (Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism), Rap Artist - one third of the legendary underground rap group JVC FORCE known for the single Strong Island, Radio Personality, Hip-Hop Historian, Documentarian, Activist, Criminal Justice Advocate and Freelance Journalist whose byline has appeared in several print publications and online sites including The Source, Vibe, the Village Voice, Upscale, Sonicnet.com, Launch.com, Rolling Out Newspaper, Daily Challenge Newspaper, Spiritual Minded Magazine, Word Up! Magazine, On The Go Magazine and several others. Follow me at Blue Sky https://bsky.app/profile/mrajwoodson.bsky.social and Spoutible https://spoutible.com/MrAJWoodson

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