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Posted by: Julia Wilburn on Feb 22, 2024

The Beck Cultural Exchange Center in Knoxville will host a panel discussion at 6 p.m. EDT tomorrow on policing and police encounters as part of their Black History Month events and ongoing conversations on racial justice. The event name —"The Talk" — comes from the conversation that generations of Black parents have had with their children about what to do if they are stopped or questioned by police officers. According to the Knoxville News Sentinel, 10 speakers are scheduled, including retired Knoxville Police Department Chief Nathaniel Allen, former NAACP President Dewey Roberts, former Knox County Commissioner Diane Jordan and attorney Dillon Zinser. In addition, Knox News Executive Editor Joel Christopher and reporter Angela Dennis will join a panel to discuss what their reporting has revealed about the effects of policing in the community. Nzinga Amani, a police reform activist, and community member Nahshon Bain-Greenidge also will share their experiences with local officers.