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omg-whathaveidone · 1 year
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*I'm re-sharing this in the wake of another horrific tragedy. We must learn from past pain...we must never forget.
"The jury’s verdict will never blind the world to what we saw on the videotape" April 29, 1992
I recently had a bit of a reality check when I was asked who Rodney King was by a grown adult, who was literally a year old when Los Angeles rose up. I don't want to describe what happened in 1992 as "rioting" because to me it was an awakening. I wasn't much older than an infant at the time...I was a tween. And I grew up in Ohio...so far removed from life in a huge California city. But the impact of being a child and witness to the chaos and racism will live with me forever.
As a tween, I was still sensitive enough to understand the pain I saw on television and the fear mixed with absolute righteous anger. The violent assault of Rodney King by police footage is so ingrained in my mind that I can still almost hear the ABC news reporters dissecting each awful baton swing caught on a grainy video. It still gives me chills and that's probably why I am still having difficulty understanding the experience of someone who would never have an emotional connection to that horrible day or the days following the verdict in Los Angeles.
During our discussion, my acquaintance asked a seemingly innocent question after I reviewed what happened in April 1992.
"And what was the jury's reason for acquittal?"
His question rang in my head because I had to explain that we had no internet. No one could question the jurors or the media to push for more information. The decision was just....done.
I've been thinking about that moment when he asked this question for days. Our society had absolutely no way to push for accountability in 1992. Voices were ignored by entire systems. People were dehumanized as props. Rodney King's despair and heartbreaking plea for us all to just "get along" was mocked for years. There was no "calling out", there was no organizing of young voices nationwide for mass protest, there was only an infinite void of injustice. And that is why Los Angeles was at a breaking point.
The context of this crucial learning point has been so misconstrued since the nineties. It makes me wonder if folks, specifically well meaning activists, who are the same age and younger than my acquaintance really see the political connections. Those who have mostly lived outside of systemic racism or who have benefitted from it may not see the similarities. The racist mantras of "inner-city violence" that are used against the current movements to protect black and brown lives were the same ones back in the nineties. Unfortunately, the rising of LA was used as "proof" in support of more racist stereotypes and are currently used in rhetoric by the right wing. There is no legitimacy to any such mantras yet I see social justice movements still being thwarted by these old tropes.
So...I guess the reason this whole conversation sticks with me is because of how quickly the real lessons of history are lost. And this is by design. Critical race theory isn't taught in a book. It is learned by sharing experiences and remembering the lessons of our pain and triumph. And I say this as a woman of color with a Master's degree in Humanities. I could never teach someone straight facts of something like April 1992. It had to be felt. And I hope that we all remember to share those feelings so we never really forget.
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therealstarrcarter · 10 months
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Why is race a factor in police brutality?
The problem is in the nation's history. Racially motivated acts of violence are rooted in slavery due to systemic oppression and discrimination. They are implicated in today’s world by subconscious bias and negative stereotypes. People attempted to justify Khalil’s death by calling him a drug dealer and dehumanizing him when they don't even know him. They only focused on the fact that he sold drugs, not the fact that he was still a person. They have no idea what forms of systemic oppression led to him and others having to resort to selling drugs. This system is designed against people like him and to prevent them from truly succeeding in this world.
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lyfestile · 3 months
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humanrightsconnected · 10 months
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Today marks 3 years since George Floyd's murder. His death sparked demonstrations around the world and was the largest racial justice protests in the United States since the civil rights movement.
As we honor his life and legacy, discover from Advancement Project, Baltimore Action Legal Team (BALT), BlackOUT Collective, BYP100 (Black Youth Project 100), Dream Defenders (DD), Know Your Rights Camp (KYRC), Live Free, Organizing Black, Race Forward, and Southsiders Organized for Unity and Liberation (SOUL) how you can continue the fight for racial justice! 
📸 by Faith Eselé on Unsplash
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afriblaq · 2 years
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Hell yes. Man up! It's about time!
A former Minneapolis police officer pleaded guilty Monday to aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd just as jury selection was about to begin. Another former officer waived his right to a jury trial, setting up an unusual proceeding in which the judge will issue a verdict after lawyers submit written arguments.
The plea deal for J. Alexander Kueng calls for 3 1/2 years in prison, with prosecutors agreeing to drop a count of aiding and abetting second-degree murder. Kueng is the second officer to plead guilty to the state charge, following Thomas Lane, who pleaded guilty earlier this year.
Their former colleague, Tou Thao, rejected a plea deal earlier this year, telling a judge it “would be lying” to accept any such deal. On Monday, he agreed to go forward with a modified proceeding called a trial by stipulated evidence, in which he accepts certain evidence against him and waives his rights to a trial by jury and to testify.
The two sides will work out agreed-upon evidence against Thao and will prepare written closing arguments. They will submit those to Judge Peter Cahill by Nov. 17, with Cahill to rule on guilt or innocence within 90 days. The process includes an agreement to drop the aiding murder charge if Thao is convicted on the lesser charge. With such a conviction, Thao would likely get about four years in prison.
Keep reading at the link above.
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kiss-me-im-emo · 3 months
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RELEASE VIRGILIO !!!!!!!
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tristateauditnews · 3 months
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"In the Shadows of Authority"
In the shadows where justice fades, Echoes of fear in the silent parades. Men and women sworn to protect and serve, Yet some wield their power with cruel nerve.
A badge, a gun, symbols of might, But some misuse them, blurring wrong and right. Their duty sworn to safeguard life, Too often ends in grief and strife.
In streets and alleys, tension grows, A storm of anger, the outcry shows. Brutality unleashed in the dead of night, Leaves wounds of injustice, a haunting sight.
Families shattered, futures undone, By actions of a misguided one. Communities suffer from a trust betrayed, A dark stain upon the badge displayed.
We seek not an enemy but a friend, A protector whose resolve won't bend. Let justice and empathy pave the way, For a world where peace holds sway.
So let us stand, raise voices high, Against the violence, against the lie. For the heart of justice beats within, Calling for change to begin again.
In the shadows where hope persists, Let us rise, clenched fists unclenched to resist. To heal the wounds, to bridge the divide, And in unity, let peace abide.
This poem is a reflection of the call for justice, accountability, and a collective endeavor to address issues of police violence, emphasizing the need for change and the pursuit of a society built on compassion, understanding, and respect for human rights.
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no-bitch-i-cant · 4 months
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AMERICA IS TRAGEDY
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omg-whathaveidone · 1 year
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Please take time to center yourself before you try to listen to this very important and poignant episode. The police state we are under is an expensive burden to us all. @wnycradiolab @wnyc
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therealstarrcarter · 10 months
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Yvette Smith was a devoted mother of two when she died. She called 911 in order to solve an argument between two men. The deputy who arrived, ordered Yvette to come out with her hands up and then proceeded to shoot her three times, claiming he saw a gun. These officers make the same claim every single time. It's getting old and we all know it isn't true.
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personal-blog243 · 4 months
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sayruq · 1 month
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Palestinians have endured a never ending barrage of injustice since 1948, 75 years before Operation Al Aqsa Flood
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