EPISODE · May 28, 2024 · 24 MIN
BOLI
from Shoe Leather · host Columbia Journalism School
Amadou Diallo’s name became synonymous with “41 shots”. He was killed in 1999 by four NYPD officers, who fired at him 41 times inside the doorway of his Bronx apartment building. The incident etched his name into public memory through explosive news coverage. But beyond the headlines, who was Amadou Diallo? In “Boli”, we dive into Amadou’s life – from his dreams to his time in New York. We hear from neighbors and friends who go down memory lane to tell us his side of the story. Join us as we go beyond “41 shots” to learn more about Amadou Diallo. By Serena Balani and Neha Sati
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Amadou Diallo’s name became synonymous with “41 shots”. He was killed in 1999 by four NYPD officers, who fired at him 41 times inside the doorway of his Bronx apartment building. The incident etched his name into public memory through explosive news coverage. But beyond the headlines, who was Amadou Diallo? In “Boli”, we dive into Amadou’s life – from his dreams to his time in New York. We hear from neighbors and friends who go down memory lane to tell us his side of the story. Join us as we go beyond “41 shots” to learn more about Amadou Diallo. By Serena Balani and Neha Sati
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