Ep. 33: Reflections of the Ampersee Encampment Eviction, Police Brutality, Houselessness, and Institutional Racism in Kzoo w/ K

In this interview we are joined by Kalamazoo community organizer K to talk about their experience during the eviction of the Ampersee houseless encampment in October 2021.

 

Giving us a first-hand account of the police brutality that occurred that day, including persisting injuries to themselves, we weave it into a larger conversation about what this event says about the community of Kalamazoo. From how the police deal with protestors in different contexts to how our adherence to capitalist philanthropy locks us out from finding more than band-aid solutions for houselessness.

 

K currently has a GoFundMe to help pay for medical expenses related to the incident. It is linked below if you would like to help.

 

"Indigenous Mother Seriously Injured By Police"

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-an-indigenous-mother-of-3-with-med-bills