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Freedom Of Speech: All Words Ain’t Free!

Freedom of speech is an absolute right, but there are many limits to what we can say and do. These come from the law in some countries like America where you’re free as long as your words don’t break any laws; or social norms (e..g., profanity) if not speaking appropriately around people who might be offended by it;  Plus, our conscience will tell us when something isn’t kosher enough for moral purposes even though it is technically within safe boundaries. That...

The Gangsta-Thug Narrative: Who’s affected…2?

The Gangsta-thug …image and enthusiastic embrace of society’s stereotypes are the most pressing problem facing African-American males.  When they see you, it’s shameful that the hue of your skin defines who you are in the eyes of the world; (the police)for sure. (You are an abomination!) And so…the rules of law don’t immediately pertain to you. In most atrocious ways, you are guilty until proven innocent. Then again, that part…until proven innocent never comes into play. Why? Because you fit the Gangsta-thug narrative! Therefore, there...

There Is No Doubt About It..What Now?

  There is no doubt about it–the death of George Floyd, has prompted protests across the country and in other countries.  It is disturbing to think about how many people of color have lost their lives due to police brutality and misconduct. Unfortunately, racism and brutality within the criminal justice system extend far beyond going back decades. Despite our self-identification as a country, African American is harshly incarcerated — disproportionately and receives stiffer sentences. Racism is still relevant today and...

A Shooting in Akron, Ohio

Nakia Crawford, an 18-year-old who was a recent high school grad, running errands with her grandmother, was shot in Akron, Ohio, while she was stopped at a red light. She was shot multiple times inside of the car. Unfortunately, she died later at the hospital. Meanwhile, the suspect in the shooting has yet to be identified. Still, police are following reports that he was a white male driving a black Mustang with tinted windows. Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan said in...

Another Blatant Act of Racism

  Another Blatant act of Racism— Stephanie Rapkin, of Shorewood, in Milwaukee, an attorney showed up at a peaceful protest on N. Oakland Ave, parked her car across the road, blocking the march, over the past weekend.  Ditching the car in the middle of the street, she got out and walked up to demonstrators, where she was caught on camera shouting at them;   Meanwhile, when asked to move her car, Rapkin spits on Eric Patrick Lucas III, 17, who helped...