• The Evolution of Othering, Generational Curses, and the FOIA Struggle in Chesterfield Ep. 6

  • Apr 15 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
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The Evolution of Othering, Generational Curses, and the FOIA Struggle in Chesterfield Ep. 6

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  • In this episode of The Rabbit Whole, we look back on the historic roots and manifestations of systemic corruption, the lingering trauma of institutionalized racism, and the present struggle for transparency in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Generations removed from the horrors of slavery, its evils still reverberate through antiquated laws applied with far less transparency than is required in a free society. These practices serve as the haunting reminders of an infrastructure designed to exclude and exalt groups based on an American caste system. We discuss the need to reconsider the use of unaccountable regulators shielded by anonymity and bureaucracy. This form of regulatory administration can only lead to the perpetuation of cycles of injustice as evidenced by one of the real-time example we discuss in the episode involving a mother repeatedly harassed by Chesterfield police after she reported a crime. As we peel back the layers, we uncover how past injustices have morphed into present-day policies and practices. The net result is a compromised access to justice that allows laws to be applied at the discretion of those wielding power. What was once meant to be a society based on the rule of law has transformed into an oppressive and unjust corporatocracy. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) should serve as a tool for accountability and transparency, yet it often feels like a battleground where truth struggles to emerge from the shadows of secrecy and deception. Nonetheless, FOIA requests offer hope, illuminating the dark spaces where injustice has seemingly taken root in Chesterfield County. In the end, we can always make things better so long as they see the light of day. We hope you enjoy this episode and find the resource links useful as we work to crowdsource the truth together. Sources in this week's episode: Richmond Times Dispatch https://richmond.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/north-carolina-real-estate-deeds-racist-language/article_fc680959-eec9-5126-873a-4acbf8eb65a9.html News 8 Link https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/chesterfield-judge-agrees-to-expunge-prostitution-charges-for-virginia-beach-pastor-john-blanchard/ News 6 https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/chesterfields-policy-public-information-freedom-of-information-act-march-29-2024 Roanoke Times https://roanoke.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/foia-chesterfield-police-secret/article_69e56863-34bd-5ff2-bf88-958d79170f9c.html Virginia Museum of History and Culture https://virginiahistory.org/learn/civil-rights-movement-virginia/world-jim-crow // Please consider supporting us and getting the word out WHAT IS THE RABBIT WHOLE PODCAST? Find us on the web at https://www.therabbitwhole.com/ Explore The Rabbit Whole on YouTube Collaborate with us and other independent guerilla journalists at the Rabbit Whole where we love to share the stories that matter to people, not the mainstream 📢 Rabbit Whole Media Is a place for local stories that are too complex to cover in a short clip. These stories unfold and are collaborative efforts between the community, content creators, entrepreneurs, and influencers taking their stories to Instagram, YouTube, and wherever you catch your podcasts. 📱 Follow us on IG www.instagram.com/RabbitWholePodcast // ABOUT ME Hey, I'm Andie! I create content for real people who need answers. Beyond being a Creator, I manage a small business while I edit podcasts, produce YouTube videos, develop online branding, and fumble through social media as only a genXer who played outside as a kid can. It may not be trendy, but it will be useful, truthful, and shared to inform. WHAT IS THE RABBIT WHOLE PODCAST? Find us on the web at https://www.therabbitwhole.com/ Explore The Rabbit Whole on YouTube Collaborate with us and other independent guerilla journalists at the Rabbit Whole where we love to share the stories that matter to people, not the mainstream 📢 Rabbit Whole Media I
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