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In defense of indigent defense-how the broken public defense system exacerbates racial disparities
This is something that if you are from the ‘hood you already know. To be adequately represented under the law takes money and lots of it. How many people do you know that did a stretch of time in prison for … Continue reading
Is Innocence Overrated?
Excellent commentary by Alan Bean and the folks at Friends of Justice. I have read Michelle Alexander’s “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness” and recommend everyone to read this book. It brings specific issues about justice and incarceration into a … Continue reading
Appeals court: Perry didn’t copy ‘Mad Black Woman’
Wow!! I didn’t even know about the plagiarism suit. I am glad Mr. Perry vindicated himself. The Associated Press: Appeals court: Perry didn’t copy ‘Mad Black Woman’.
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Tagged entertainment, justice, law, litigation, Tyler Perry
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Our Justice System Requires Us To Punish Wrongdoers. What If There Were a Better Way?
Interesting article by Mikhail Lyubansky over at Race-Talk. I must admit restorative justice may be a viable option for petty, nonviolent offences. This article has piqued my interest to learn more about it. I feel however that America has a “blood-lust” in its … Continue reading
Voting Rights Act at 45: Why we still need it
When I was a teen and young adult this was of no interest to me. As I have gotten older I have evolved to have a deep appreciation and understanding of all the legislation that attempts to level the playing … Continue reading
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Tagged equality, justice, Kristen Clarke, politics, race, racism, voting, Voting Rights Act
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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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Tagged african american, black, crime, justice, police
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Does the NAACP Have a Leadership Problem?
Lynette Holloway brings up some interesting points on both sides of th argument. Ben Jealous has in some respects has energized and embraced the youth movement, which to me is anyone below the age of 45. In some respects prior … Continue reading
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Tagged Ben Jealous, justice, leadership, Lynette Holloway, NAACP, politics, Shirley Sherrod, Troy Davis
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Gap In Federal Cocaine Sentences To Narrow
I have always believed this imbalance resulted in a form of discrimination based on economics. If you are poor and without access to adequate legal representation you received a stiffer sentence because you had crack cocaine.If you have money and … Continue reading
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Tagged courts, discrimination, drugs, incarceration, justice, law, poor, sentencing
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Can we talk?
The need for discussion has built up ever since January 2009. The avoidance of the discussion has caused heated personal attacks, rushes to judgment, and misinformation flinging about recklessly and without regard. The issue of Race in America is a … Continue reading
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Tagged commentary, justice, Obama, race, race relations, racism
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An enduring legacy of 9/11: Our hardened worldview
Excellent commentary from Nikki Stern. It needs to be read, especially in light of recent events. An enduring legacy of 9/11: Our hardened worldview – USATODAY.com.