It’s true, it’s true! I was chosen by Huffington Post Live to participate in a discussion about life for Black Americans. This segment was inspired after the recent incident with actor Forest Whitaker. The famous actor was accused of stealing from a NYC deli, and frisked in public. Needless to say, Whitaker was innocent. Much attention was brought to this ... Read More »
There are way too many unsolved murders, especially in Chicago. Do you guys remember when I posted about Rekia Boyd? She was the unarmed woman who was killed here in Chicago, by the police. It’s almost one year later and Rekia’s case (although simple), has yet to be solved. There are many stories like Rekia’s, and someone has taken notice, ... Read More »
This is a picture of seventeen year old Trayvon Martin. Just like any other young fan of the NBA, Martin made a quick run to the store for Skittles during half-time of the All Star game. He never returned home. Trayvon was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, because he looked “suspicous”. Zimmerman, who just happens to be the president of ... Read More »
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