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A THREAT: JAMES MOSS
In the pilot episode of A Threat, Emiliano Styles converses with his father James Moss. James Moss is an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, retired robbery, homicide, and organized crime detective from the Columbus, Ohio police department. He is a proud husband, father of 4, with 10 grandchildren. Mr. Moss gives accounts of his first encounters with racism as a child, the KKK, the importance of a strong, protective father in his household, and recounts how vital brotherhood was in his upbringing. He talks about his early run ins with police, racism in the army, and how he became an activist on the Columbus police department. He also gives accounts of countless death threats on him and his family, having his phones tapped, and how he survived attempts on his life. James Moss gives details of how he spearheaded unprecedented federal investigations and federal lawsuits against the Columbus Ohio Police Department charging them with police misconduct, police brutality, excessive force, and discriminatory practices against Blacks and women. Mr. Moss provides several gems and wisdom about what it means to stand up for yourself at all costs. Visit www.athreat.online for exclusive photos and show notes. Make sure to rate & subscribe!
In the pilot episode of A Threat, Emiliano Styles converses with his father James Moss. James Moss is an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, retired robbery, homicide, and organized crime detective from the Columbus, Ohio police department. He is a proud husband, father of 4, with 10 grandchildren. Mr. Moss gives accounts of his first encounters with racism as a child, the KKK, the importance of a strong, protective father in his household, and recounts how vital brotherhood was in his upbringing. He talks about his early run ins with police, racism in the army, and how he became an activist on the Columbus police department. He also gives accounts of countless death threats on him and his family, having his phones tapped, and how he survived attempts on his life. James Moss gives details of how he spearheaded unprecedented federal investigations and federal lawsuits against the Columbus Ohio Police Department charging them with police misconduct, police brutality, excessive force, and discriminatory practices against Blacks and women. Mr. Moss provides several gems and wisdom about what it means to stand up for yourself at all costs.
A THREAT: JAMES MOSS - SHOW NOTES
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO CLIP:
JAMES MOSS SPEAKS ON UNITED STATES COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS PANEL
OCTOBER 6, 1995 IN WASHINGTON, DC. - TOPIC > RACISM AND SEXISM IN U.S. POLICE DEPARTMENTS
EPISODE PHOTO GALLERY
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![Frank P. Moss, James Moss' Father](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592037517939-0W9I4J0E4CACT1IPCF38/Screen+Shot+2020-06-13+at+1.35.43+AM.png)
![Ernestine Moss, James Moss' Mother](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592037517889-ZUM89DEUJ04C9ZSI8C8E/Screen+Shot+2020-06-13+at+1.35.28+AM.png)
![James (middle) with his brothers and mother](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592035797657-2GDPI2VPCMWIDCMA82Y6/uncle+james+%2824%29.jpg)
![James Moss High School Class Photo](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592035791215-SDI6U6WFSJ83PZQ1OF1O/uncle+james+%2819%29.jpg)
![James Moss Army Portrait](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592035836104-7JOTQ3H8LFKOE7AFM7HX/uncle+james+%2810%29.jpg)
![James posing at home in Ohio after he returned from Vietnam War](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592035813386-AT7YK9NON86W4NOT6F10/uncle+james+%2816%29.jpg)
![James Moss and his wife Andria Moss at age 21](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592037511353-A2G02YRY92QVIM1POXKZ/Screen+Shot+2020-06-13+at+1.36.39+AM.png)
![James Moss with his siblings and his mother.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592035825571-4C5HVXJ4N0MEGQWXZ79C/uncle+james+%2813%29.jpg)
![James Moss with his siblings and his mother at his mother's birthday celebration.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592035844350-YUJESU92RK0E1KAKA68D/uncle+james+%289%29.jpg)
![(Left to right), Emil (Son), Debbie (Niece), James Moss, Andria (wife), Ernestine (Mother), Drew (Nephew), Shondrika (Daughter)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592035853588-188QS40IPTMSVSLV1185/uncle+james+%288%29.jpg)
![James Moss, Emil (Son), and Andria (Wife) at Emil's graduation ceremony in New York City](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592036803316-3VG1WBAE7J1OXZR0VUUI/1910166_522473656637_7407_n.jpg)
![(Left to Right) Andria (Wife), Phoenix (Grand Son), Jamelah (Daughter), James, Emil (Son), Brandon (Grand Son), Phil (Son in Law), MarQuai (Son)](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592036829979-U7NJRV326R5CLMNIHIW2/20268_595187876757_8092295_n.jpg)
![James in Harlem, NYC circa 2008](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592036854043-OS772WIF2IR8URP9EJX3/1910166_522473686577_4730_n.jpg)
![(Left to Right) Andria (wife), Emil (Son), James, and Shondrika (daughter) at the Bam Bazaar. Brooklyn, NY circa 2008](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592036854107-6NYTX6KCF46KNE8GOYGC/1910166_522877352627_3719_n.jpg)
![James playing "horsey" with his grand children Brandon and Phoenix during Christmas.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592036978686-L55TGHIGZ1M0IYECJZIX/1909793_514837289977_8615_n.jpg)
![James with his son Emil.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592036994017-RHRFKYVPH6ZM2GFTU45W/uncle+james+%284%29.jpg)
![James with his son Emil and brother Alphonzo.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592037001032-7FX6KRVLLT5EXE49R480/uncle+james+%285%29.jpg)
![James with his nephews Drew, Sly, and Leo](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592037014245-WLIYZL6Q4ZWOWGQ7E08T/uncle+james+%286%29.jpg)
![James with his children and wife circa 1986](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592422346597-QZAPAJK37IOS9UK0RB15/IMG_5870.jpeg)
![James Moss speaking on the steps of city hall in Columbus, Ohio](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5237384be4b068fcc41785b9/1592422404857-QWIF5HTK6KIOZIXXSKUB/IMG_5845.jpeg)