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THE BLACK SNOB GIVES INSIGHTFUL CRITIQUE OF ZIMMERMAN VERDICT

One of my favorite bloggers wrote an awesome, insightful critique of the Zimmerman acquittal and the state of Black affairs.

The article is so good, I won't try to expound on it.  Just read it ....

Zimmerman Verdict Is the Status Quo, But You Are Not

July 14, 2013, by Danielle Belton


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Related:
Killing in Self-Defense: You Better Be White by Danielle Belton, July 16, 2013


The Last Word – Attorney General Eric Holder questions ‘Stand Your Ground’ laws July 17, 2013

The Snob Talks Zimmerman Trial Aftermath on NPR  Danielle Belton, July 17, 2013

DANGERS OF SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE

Leaders testify at senate hearing on dangers of school-to-prison pipeline

CALL AND POST: Tuesday, 18 December 2012 13:36

 

 

Expert testimony highlight failures of harsh school discipline policies and outline alternative solutions

 

 

 

(Washington) – Across the country, an alarming number of students are suspended, expelled and even arrested for minor or trivial offenses. Instead of being sent to school guidance counselors for schoolyard fights or talking back to teachers, young people are increasingly pushed into police stations, courtrooms and juvenile detention centers.

 

 

 

Read the rest HERE 

 

 

Related:

 

Mississippi town sued over 'school-to-prison pipeline', Terry Frieden, CNN

updated 10:43 AM EDT, Fri October 26, 2012

 

 

School To Prison Pipeline :: ACLU of Georgia