Against the Grain Monologue Project

The Against the Grain Monologue Project continues with the talented Michael Ward. In this video we lift the voice of Sgt. Larry Jones of the US. Army, after serving our country he returns to limited services and has an intense exchange with a cop that profiles him during a traffic stop.

This project is sponsored by the Counter Narrative Project & NBAF,

National Black Arts.

Actor: Michael Ward @michaelxward

Music: Self Love - Iso Indies, Epidemic Sound

According to a recent study, around 12% of veterans reported being stopped by police more frequently than civilians, with some studies noting that veterans, especially those with combat experience, may face higher rates of encounters due to a variety of factors including mental health issues and stress. - National Institute of Justice