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“Smoke or fog?: Curtis Flowers trial day eight”

Posted on June 18, 2010 by The Soul Brother

Another update from the Mississippi trial of Curtis Flowers. “Smoke or fog?: Curtis Flowers trial day eight” | Race-Talk.

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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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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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