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A Cop Stopped Choking Me When He Realized I Was White

Jada Gomez
Momentum
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Aug 20, 2020

“The experience forever changed the way I viewed race and law enforcement. I couldn’t help thinking that if I hadn’t been White, that cop might have choked me to death. I definitely would’ve been arrested for something I didn’t do.” — Jason McBride

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Momentum
Momentum

Published in Momentum

Momentum is a blog that captures and reflects the moment we find ourselves in, one where rampant anti-Black racism is leading to violence, trauma, protest, reflection, sorrow, and more. Momentum doesn’t look away when the news cycle shifts.

Jada Gomez
Jada Gomez

Written by Jada Gomez

Senior Platform Editor at Medium. Girl with the long last name from the Empire State. NYU Alum. Runner. Puppy Mommy. Smiler.

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