Tag Archives: Aiyana Jones

Mayor Bing: Fired Police Chief ‘Blind-Sided’ Him

Posted on July 23, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I don’t know about you, but I feel that Mayor Dave Bing of Detroit should have asked for Warren Evans’ resignation after the killing of Aiyana Jones. The reasons are acceptable, but as a chief executive are we to believe … Continue reading →

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Do blacks feel betrayed by Obama’s silence on race?

Posted on July 23, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Dr. Boyce Watkin’s commentary brings up an interesting point. Since his eloquent address as a candidate, President Obama has not exactly been as declarative on civil rights issues since taking the oath of office. I wonder is it because his … Continue reading →

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Autopsy of 7-year-old girl proves Detroit police cover up, says family attorney

Posted on June 3, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Forensics and science have proven what we have known all along, the Detroit police department  is engaged in a cover-up. They know they broke procedure when they raided Aiyana Jones’ home, they know there was an unwarranted and unjustified discharge … Continue reading →

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Sharpton’s Jones Eulogy: ‘Look in the Mirror’

Posted on May 25, 2010 by The Soul Brother

We all are responsible for the death of Aiyana Jones. We need to think more about our actions. We need to be held accountable for our communities. What happened with Aiyana should not happen to any child. As I have … Continue reading →

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Birmingham, 1963 to Detroit, 2010- The tragedy of bombed and brutalized black girls

Posted on May 24, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This is a fantastic and provocative article. How far have we really come in this nation when it comes to race relations? Birmingham, 1963 to Detroit, 2010- The tragedy of bombed and brutalized black girls | Race-Talk.

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Bing: Last two weeks ‘horrendous’ for Detroit

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Soul Brother

David Bing was a great basketball player in his time. Is he however a good manager and politician? For him to throw up his hands and say that he doesn’t have a solution to the violence in Detroit, the city … Continue reading →

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