Ferguson exposed systems that disenfranchise Black St. Louisans and fail their basic mandates to provide safety, health and community to the people who depend on them. Inspired by the Uprising and driven by experience and anger, many people found their voices and created their own new systems designed to help their community thrive. In this episode, we explore the creation of Love Bank Park, the closing of the Medium Security Institution known as the Workhouse, and the restorative justice movement.
Credits: This episode was produced by Danny Wicentowski and edited by Emily Woodbury. With production assistance from Chad Davis and Ulaa Kuziez. Greg Munteanu did the audio mixing and podcast design. Brian Heffernan provided editorial guidance. Kris Husted is the executive producer. Special thanks to Kameel Stanley.
The theme music is by Cassie Morgan and remixed by Mvstermind. Additional music was provided by Drake Stafford and Kai Engel.
We Live Here is a production of St. Louis Public Radio in collaboration with the Midwest Newsroom.
