BLACK WOMEN MATTER!!!- NYPD neglect leads to Lawsuit

The last time I read something this disturbing was the Dunbar Village case. In 2003 a young college student was kidnapped off the busy streets of New York, raped repeatedly tortured and beaten to death. She was bright, smart, dependable, conservative, shy and a good student. When she went missing, her mother practically begged NYPD to search, call a press conference, investigate, and look for the daughter. Instead she got this response.

NYC Sean Bell Protestors, Al Sharpton/Nicole Bell Arrested!!

In case you missed it, a peaceful New York protest against the Sean Bell verdict has ended in arrest. Civil rights activist Al Sharpton has been arrested along with Nicole Paultre Bell (Fiancee/wife of Sean Bell) and about 190 other demonstrators were arrested for “civil disobedience.

I’m Just Being Honest-Reflections on the Sean Bell Verdict

It’s been a day or two since I’ve posted any new news or opinion pieces. Partly because the cocoa colored news has been a little slow, but mainly because I’ve been a little down since the Sean Bell verdict. I’m not from New York; I don’t know Sean Bell, his Fiancée, Nicole Paultre-Bell or anyone associated with the case and I can’t say that I was truly shocked or surprised by the verdict. And yet it has burdened my spirit.

Cops Cleared in Sean Bell Case!!!

The three Cops have been AQUITTED in the Sean Bell Case!!!!

State Supreme Court Judge Arthur Cooperman said the charges could not be proved beyond a reasonable doubt.

“Questions of carelessness and incompetence must be left to other forums,” Copperman said.

WOW!!!
I know some folks have already written their thought under my Converstation Starter post. (either post you use is fine with me)

I just want to know who will police the police??
This was not a criminal, or an armed assailant. Just a man and his friends in a car.

If I shot at someone who was unarmed because I “thought” they may do something wrong I’d go to jail.

Contrary to what Mayor Bloomberg believes this is a case about race and class. The cops involved may have been black but that doesn’t mean that they don’t stereotype against their own culture. These Black cops saw, young black males and automatically assumed they were going to do a “drive by.” that assumption isn’t right even if the one doing the stereotyping is of the same ethnicity

I’m just in shock, and worried about safety the black men in my life. whose stereotypes might put them in danger??

Conversation Starter- The Sean Bell Verdict

Tomorrow is a big day for the people of New York. The Judge in the Sean Bell case is expected to reach a verdict. Will the three law enforcement officers be dealt a guilty verdict?

I am soooo embarrassed…

Remember the kids that plotted to kill their teacher? Well they’re black! I’m so angry and embarrassed. Some of these kids and their parents are speaking out and claiming that they just wanted to throw pies at the teacher…. Ummm ok. I’m not saying the kids are liars but it sure sounds like a lie. None of ya’ll brought pies but someone brought a knife. Knife + no pie = lie!.

A Sad Anniversary

Today is the 1 year anniversary of the Virginia Tech Massacre. Let us pray for the family, friends and collegues of the victims and be reminded of the importance of seeking mental help.

Please pray for the Safety of all of those who live, work or go to school in large groups settings (Universities, dorms, office buildings, even churches etc) because all of us are at risk during this stressful time.

Columbine, the Amish School, V Tech, Northern Illinois University, and many more
may we never forget…

Kids plot to Kill Teacher!!!!!!!

I wish that I could say that this is a joke! Unfortunately it’s not…
Police in Waycross Ga. thwarted a murder plot against a veteran teacher. Who was plotting against her? Her third grade students.

Who in the Hell Left the Gate Open?!!

A 17-year old boy shot and killed his mother and her two other children one of whom is the 4-year- old daughter of rapper Juvenile (of “Back that A** up” fame.) This is so sad and sickening to me! How could a man kill his mother of all people and his two little sisters? What’s going on with our young black men?? I’m just in shock! No motive has been established. The Mother also happens to be a Deputy in Gwinnet County, Ga. My prayers and condolences go out to everyone involved.

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