Tag Archives: incarceration

Friends of Justice in Winona

Posted on June 17, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Last week on June 11th, I posted a news item titled “African-American Mississippi man starts record sixth murder trial” Here is an update: Friends of Justice in Winona | Race-Talk.

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African American Mississippi man starts record sixth murder trial

Posted on June 11, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This is a blatant example of the racism  in America today. Six times Mr. Flowers has been tried. All for the same crime. The case needs to be moved completely out of the jurisdiction where an “impartial” jury may be found. The … Continue reading →

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How the mass incarceration of black men hurts black women

Posted on June 9, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This is a stirring and eye-opening article. How can we change this situation? The simple answer is for black men to stay out of jail. The real answer is much deeper and nuanced than that. The answer will need to … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court: If you want the right to remain silent, say so

Posted on June 1, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Wow, this is a very important Supreme Court decision. The right to remain silent and the right to legal representation must be invoked by a person in custody. So I will invoke my freedom of speech at this time and … Continue reading →

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Soul

Posted on May 30, 2010 by The Soul Brother

“The essential American soul is hard, isolate, stoic, and a killer.” D.H. Lawrence What is your soul like? Is it as D.H. describes? Is it soft, kind, excitable and a bringer of life and love? Many of us (Americans) as … Continue reading →

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Destruction of more than communities

Posted on May 28, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Unfortunately, incarceration is one area that minorities excel at. As I responded to Jonalin on another post last week the cause is desperation and hopelessness. Until we can equitably share in the wealth of this country in the forms of … 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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Is that all? Is all forgiven?

Posted on May 23, 2010 by The Soul Brother

I wrote this originally in December, 2009 and posted it to my original blog site. With the recent release of Raymond Towler this month after spending 30 years in prison for a crime DNA tests proved he did not commit, … Continue reading →

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Collateral Damage

Posted on May 21, 2010 by The Soul Brother

This is an excellent article written by Michelle Alexander for Race-Talk. Growing up in the South Bronx during the crack epidemic of the 1980’s and seeing what is going on today, I think she is on to something…. How the … Continue reading →

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