Watch Three Artists Reckoning with Stop-and-Frisk

In 'American Secrets: New York City,' artists Akil b STRANGe, MC Grizzz, and AJ Cincotta-Eichenfield produced and audiovisual response to the NYPD's controversial policy.

By Von Diaz Oct 14, 2013

Although a federal judge recently ruled that the NYPD’s controversial Stop-and-Frisk policy needs to be reformed, the tactic continues to be used by police–and not just in New York. More than a decade of racial profiling has left its mark, and inspired a trio of artists to explore its legacy, drawing on personal experiences as well as comments made by exiting Mayor Michael Bloomberg.  Artists Akil b STRANGe, MC Grizzz, and AJ Cincotta-Eichenfield produced a audiovisual response to Stop-and-Frisk that also speaks to issues of gentrification and coming of age in a racially charged city. 

(h/t Gawker