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Jordan Davis Shot Dead in Florida
Another unarmed black teenager has been gunned down in Florida. Will this play out the same way the Trayvon Martin killing did?Second verse, same as the first. In an argument over loud music, Jordan...
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17-Year-Old Black Boy Killed For Playing Music Too Loud
17-year-old Jordan Davis died of racism.Michael David Dunn, a middle-aged white man, made a comment to a group of four black teenagers that their music was too loud. They began to argue and Dunn fired...
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NRA Lobbies to Expand Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ Law, as Shooter Stands...
Wednesday morning, the lawyer for Michael Dunn starts the first full day of his defense in the murder trial for his fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jordan Davis, in what is likely the most prominent...
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How to Make Sense of the Michael Dunn Verdict
A Florida jury could not reach a verdict on the most serious charge facing Michael Dunn, a first degree murder charge for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jordan Davis. —This post originally appeared...
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The Fears of a Black Mother: The Michael Dunn Verdict
A parent’s job is hard enough without worrying if their own child will lose their life for simply being a black teenager. –Today’s world has changed our overall outlook and created heightened fears...
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A Bi-Racial Former Florida Prosecuting Attorney Speaks on Michael Dunn...
Carmen Colon interviews Ken L. Foote Former Florida Prosecuting Attorney on criminal prosecution techniques in Michael Dunn trial.—Writer Carmen C Colon interviews Kenneth L. Foote, a former Florida...
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I, Too Am Jordan Davis
Edmund Adjapong states, “I am a Black, male, graduate student who attends an Ivy League university, who identifies with the Hip-Hop generation.” However the verdict in the Michael Dunn case tells him...
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“Dosen’t it bother you that disrespectful behavior…gives idiot racist fuel...
This comment by Paul on the post I, Too Am Jordan DavisDo you think it’s possible that you are missing a point here? I agree that young black men are viewed with suspicion and fear more than any other...
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It’s NOT Black People’s Job To ‘Look Beyond Race’
Lincoln Anthony Blades explains that when an innocent and unarmed Black man is gunned down by a white man, African Americans aren’t even allowed to express anger at the senseless killing.–Last week, I...
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A Bi-Racial Former Florida Prosecuting Attorney Speaks on Race in the Michael...
Carmen Colon’s interview continues with Ken L. Foote Former Prosecuting Attorney on Race Implications in the Michael Dunn Trial.– In interviewing Kenneth L. Foote, a former Florida State criminal...
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Why Am I Scary?
LeRon Barton has experience navigating the world as a Black man, but the Jordan Davis killing has him asking why that needs to be a challenge.—When I received the news of the Jordan Davis verdict, I...
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Black Male Achievement ≠ White Male Failure
There is increasing backlash from white men who feel vilified and targeted as being the source of all cultural ills.—Scenario 1: Hair There and EverywhereA white woman was shot to death this morning...
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Meet Miles Ezeilo, The Voice of A New Generation
Nick Chiles wants the world to see the fresh, talented voices coming from young men – and Miles Ezeilo is one to keep your eye on.I am giddy to introduce you to a talented new young voice on the...
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To Dismantle the Spokes on the Oppression Wheel
Whenever anyone is diminished, we are all demeaned, and the possibility for authentic community cannot be realized unless and until we become involved, to challenge, to question, to act.—We can see...
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Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis’ Mothers Team Up Take A Stand Against “Stand...
While legislators plan to expand current stand your ground laws, Trayvon Martin & Jordan Davis’ mothers continue fighting to have them outlawed after losing their sons. –Trayvon Martin and...
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The Niggification of America
More than 50 years after the death of Emmit Till, Reuben Jones says blacks men and boys are safer in Afghanistan than on the streets of America. —I remember being a young boy, visiting my grandmother...
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Seriously, Can We Stop Calling The Cops On Little Black Kids Already?
Denene Millner recounts the story of the 11 year-old boy who was held at gunpoint by cops… for building a treehouse in his own back yard.–We hadn’t yet moved any furniture into our new place, so...
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The Man Who Killed Our Son Still Needs Our Prayers
In Part I of Nicole Franklin’s series on race and forgiveness, she examines Lucia McBath’s request for prayers for Michael Dunn, the man who murdered her 17 year old son, Jordan Davis.–On Saturday,...
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2014: Is The Black Male’s Legacy Death?
Aleasa Word questions the dollar value attached lives of black males and the legacy it leaves–Once again the news is on fire about the death of a young black male. This time it was at the hands of a...
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Are You Losing Your Compassion?
What does compassion mean to you and how does it show up in your daily life?–I recently signed up for a course that focus on compassion. At first, you may think “Why would someone need to learn...
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