Slow and Sudden Violence

In Slow and Sudden Violence, Derek Hyra explores how police violence is intertwined with the ongoing racial and spatial dynamics of urban redevelopment in cities like St. Louis and Baltimore. He examines how housing policies and neighborhood changes have led to Black community displacement and inequality, contributing to tensions and unrest. Hyra advocates for ending racialized policing and addressing the root causes of community trauma and inequality to promote social justice.