Podcast 'You Didn't See Nothin' and Pulitzer Prize Win

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The podcast 'You Didn't See Nothin' wins a Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting for revisiting a 1997 hate crime involving a 13-year-old Black boy named Lenard Clark who was brutally beaten by white teenagers in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. Reporter Yohance Lacour explores the case and its impact on the community and individuals involved.

Key Points

  • Focuses on the 1997 hate crime involving Lenard Clark in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood
  • Explores the ripple effects of the crime on the community and individuals
  • Examines the role of race, power, and influence in shaping narratives and perceptions

Pros

  • Sheds light on a significant and impactful hate crime incident from 1997
  • Raises awareness about racial tensions and injustices in society
  • Highlights the importance of revisiting past events to understand their lasting effects

Cons

  • Contains graphic and disturbing details of the hate crime, which may be upsetting to some listeners