Rise Of New Activists In Kenosha, Wisc. After Police Shooting Of Jacob Blake

An activist group, formed just nine days ago, is standing up against police brutality and racial injustice in their city.

By Aleezeh Hasan
Jacob Blake Protests
In this Aug. 25, 2020, file photo, people gather to protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Morry Gash / AP Photo
Jacob Blake Protests
In this Aug. 25, 2020, file photo, people gather to protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Morry Gash / AP Photo

Rise Of New Activists In Kenosha, Wisc. After Police Shooting Of Jacob Blake

An activist group, formed just nine days ago, is standing up against police brutality and racial injustice in their city.

By Aleezeh Hasan

The shooting of Jacob Blake on Aug. 23 has given rise to a new crop of activists in Kenosha, Wisc. One such group is called BLAK, or Black Lives Activists of Kenosha.

Reset speaks with a member of BLAK about the demands of protesters in Kenosha and what it’s like to join the organizing movement right now.

GUEST: Djuan Wash, activist from Black Lives Activists of Kenosha (BLAK)