racial profiling
Racial profiling in law enforcement is a deep-rooted issue with far-reaching ramifications; voice your take on 'broken-windows' policing and controversies surrounding race and crime.
Alleged serial killer in Baton Rouge tried for 'four-day streak of terror'
Three mighty thunderclaps shattered the tranquility of the Anderson house on placid Sandy Ridge Drive in the Hickory Ridge area of Baton Rouge. It was around midnight, September 11, 2017.
By Real Monsters 5 years ago in Criminal
Chauvin Trial: Act Two
OH MY Goodness! So I opened up the trial today and the Defense is examining their witness who is an expert on carbon monoxide... this argument is that Floyd died because Chauvin held his head near the tail pipe of the squad car. Like... how is his better for Chauvin?
By Duointherain5 years ago in Criminal
9 Minutes 29 Seconds
If this were a play, perhaps a grand Shakespearian style play, set in a modern and virtual Globe Theater, we’d know the cast. The hero who meets a tragic end, the lady who has lost him, the villain who admits no crime. I get to be the narrator and at the beginning, I shall stride from the wings into the center stage. I’d be small on the grand stage, just a slender little man with a long brown braid, in cargo pants and a tie-dyed hoodie, nothing much to look at, but my movements, the way I carry myself would fortend some great story. The orchestra would slowly fade away, as I lean forward, my hands making a grand gesture framing my face, now the only fully lit feature of the stage.
By Duointherain5 years ago in Criminal
The Ugly Phenomenon Of Asian Hate!
After hearing about the events of Asian hate crimes over the past year and then seeing the event in Atlanta, I got to thinking about it and discussing it with a friend. I'll grant, what he said, made sense to me on some level. He told me if everyone thought about it as simply as I did maybe it would be a better place. Granted, my thought process is simple sometimes. Especially when it comes to people. Because people are far too complex to be simplified. It's frustrating though, so I'm going to have a frank discussion on paper about hate.
By Jason Ray Morton 5 years ago in Criminal
George Junius Stinney Jr.
George Junius Stinney Jr. is the youngest person in United States history to be executed, at the age of 14. I cannot remember what I was reading when I saw his picture for the first time. I know that the fact that the state of South Carolina electrocuted a 14-year-old child made the food I had eaten try to leave my body. There are certain certainties life drills into your mindset and America’s “justice system” (like many other fixtures in America) not classifying Black Americans as qualifiers for fair treatment is one of them. This was perhaps more blatant in 1944 but do not be brainwashed into believing that we have overturned that system. A system set in steel, encased in metal, grander than the Great Wall of China, and sturdier than the wall that tumbled in Berlin.
By Jada Ferguson5 years ago in Criminal
Broken spirits
Once upon a time, there was a man who had nothing to his name but freedom respect and a warrior spirit he always had a reputation of not fearing death and would fight for the people of low class citizens and everyone knew to never forget his name Project 0409.
By project vendetta5 years ago in Criminal
Unified Peak
Ja was naked all morning. His eyes broke free the crumbs of his night sleep. Ja’s bed sat in the center of his small studio apartment. His mattress on the floor, a large piece of plywood acting as his bed frame. Near him sat a little black notebook. It was glowing as it had been the night before. All Ja could remember of the night before was the glow of the little black notebook. The book had emptied Ja.
By Vincent Rodriguez5 years ago in Criminal
The Cash, A Stash, and the Little Black Book Exchange
Born and bred in New York, from the Upper Eastside near Central Park, there was a sharp and witty youth named Kenny. He was a typical teenager. He had a love for rap music, hip hop, and the arts. His parents, Karen and Conner, were from the hippie generation. They considered him weird. His sister, Katia, was at the tender age of thirteen. She thought Kenny was the greatest brother on earth.
By Gladys Marie Stackhouse5 years ago in Criminal
Black Leather Magic.
Beep, beep, beep— Is that the alarm clock? It’s already time to get up? Pushing my eyelids open, blinking constantly to diminish the blur of deep sleep. I look to my left as my alarm clock is doing its musical number of time to get out of bed, Kevin. Same daily routine. I make my way downstairs to the kitchen and can smell the aroma of pancakes and syrup. I bet Rosita is making an amazing breakfast. Walking into the kitchen and in an instant— I’m invisible. Mom’s telling Rosita all the things she wants her to do today. Dad’s on the phone cursing up a storm about a deadline. I feel my heart beating out of my chest with all of the commotion, I head to the garage to grab my bike. Time to get out of here and get to school.
By Maha Salman5 years ago in Criminal
