Massey, Orell — Racism in a Rural California Sheriff’s Department Part One
Our guest on this edition of Radio Curious is Deputy Sheriff Orell Massey—a black man, native of South Carolina and a 20 year veteran of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Department. He is also a 21 year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps where he was assigned to the Embassy detail. When I asked Sheriff Massey to be a guest on this program and share his experience as a black Deputy Sheriff, he asked: “Are the people of Mendocino County ready to hear what I have to say?”
In part one of our conversation, recorded on February 1, 2015, Deputy Orell Massey shares his experiences. You may decide if you are ready to hear what he has to say.
In part two, Deputy Massey gives his personal response when asked, “what is it like to be the only black Deputy Sheriff ever in the history of Mendocino County?” Later he shares stories about his off duty life, his goals and aspirations.
Click here to listen to part one or on the media player below.
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on February 10th, 2015 at 3:02 pm
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