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R&B singer Mario arrested for assault

Shocking! Disappointed! Assault? What times are we living in? Where is the respect? Maybe, it’s me but putting my hands on my mother would have been dishonorable, disrespectful, and I would have definitely met with an untimely or timely (depending on … Continue reading

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Why gangs should be prosecuted under anti-terrorism laws

This is an interesting and compelling argument made by Shamara Riley from the Grio. I would agree with it, if it wasn’t for the fact that persons of color would un-proportionally bear the brunt of unfair conviction and  sentencing practices. I am not … Continue reading

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Will the Fair Sentencing Act Really Make a Dent in Black Incarceration?

My short answer is, no it will not. Black crime and incarceration is the result of deeper problems in our community and in American society. I support the law due to the fact that persons of color is receive harsher and longer penalties … Continue reading

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30 Years Later, Freedom in a Case With Tragedy for All Involved

The Innocence Project has successfully proven that Phillip Bivens and Bobby Ray Dixon did not commit. How many others are serving prison time for crimes they did not commit? How many others were coerced to admit to crimes by police detectives who … Continue reading

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Cold Cases: Murder in L.A. and the Value of Black Life

Black people seem to always appear committing crimes, but we are never really seen as victims. I cannot say if the crimes committed against us are not as vigorously investigated and prosecuted as those we commit. I will say thought it … Continue reading

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The Myth of Black-on-Black Violence

Interesting and provocative article. The Myth of Black-on-Black Violence.

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Teenager Sentenced To 14 Years For Murdering Friend After Facebook Insult

This is so tragic. Do you think Facebook and other social networking sites need to monitor for cyber-bullying and other potentially harmful and/or criminal acts? Teenager Sentenced To 14 Years For Murdering Friend After Facebook Insult | News One.

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Now Playing: Wal-Mart’s Theater of Public Alienation

Even though this was written by a known Wal-Mart basher. Everyone needs to pay attention to their surroundings and take particular care in malls and parking lots, not just Wal-Mart’s. Don’t be a victim! Al Norman: Now Playing: Wal-Mart’s Theater … Continue reading

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Brazen bum Bernie

The man is locked up in Club Fed’s Camp Fluffy and is talking crap. He destroyed many working class people’s savings. He’s a non-repentant SOB. Brazen bum Bernie – NYPOST.com.

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Son of 80-year-old who shot burglar: ‘He protected his family’

The elderly gentleman was well within his right to fire away on the burglar. He was trespassing on private property with intent to do harm. Damn right he was protecting his family. Son of 80-year-old who shot burglar: ‘He protected … Continue reading

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