A Post-Derek Chauvin Verdict Conversation w/ Irami Osei-Frimpong

On this edition of Parallax Views, Officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty in the murder of George Floyd. The death of Floyd led to a wave of protests and renewed interest in Black Lives Matter. Many are the verdict, but will it lead to deep, systemic, structural changes in American policing?

Irami Osei-Frimpong aka the Funk Academic makes his third appearance on Parallax Views to discuss why he is skeptical that Chauvin's fate is a signal of deeper changes in American policing. Additionally, Irami and also discuss the issue of diversification of America's police force and why diversification alone may not be sufficient in truly changing the worst aspects of American policing. Moreover, Irami and I take some time to delve deeply into his criticisms of white feminism and why he believes it butts heads with the struggle for black self-determination. And finally, Irami and I chat about why "being basic" won't lead to a happy and meaningful life. And, with regards to meaning, Irami offers some advice that may prove more interesting to listeners than that of self-help gurus like Dr. Jordan Peterson.