The family of Jack Lamar Roberson never thought that he would be gunned down by police when they sought medical attention for the diabetic. But that’s exactly what happened when an ambulance was called for Roberson.
Tim Wise shared this on Facebook.
PS – I am scared to death to call 911
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Nat Turner’s Revolution Nat Turner’s rebellion, also called the Southampton Insurrection, is probably the most famous slave uprising in North America.
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Last month The Atlantic article ‘Did the Wrong Man Spend 40 Years in Solitary Confinement?’ asked the question ‘ a sham trial in Louisiana says about the U.S. court system’. Andrew Cohen explains …
Herman Wallace is dying, so he is not really free. His life is over.
How many European-Americans have been held in solitary confinement for anywhere near this long?
Solitary confinement is cruel and unusual punishment.
This story is further evidence that the U.S. does not apply punishment equally across racial lines.
In the U.S. we often hear about human rights violoations in other countries, but how often does the U.S. address our own human rights violations?
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“Tonight, Kamau is joined by “Orange is the New Black” star Laverne Cox to discuss her inspiring work as an actress and activist. Laverne also gives tips to fans who approach her on the streets, and discovers a few things she and Kamau have in common.”
#TransgenderRights
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A performance packed documentary about Sanchez, poet, activist and seminal figure in the Black Arts Movement. Still going strong at 79.
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“CBS News 11 in Dallas, Texas is reporting that an 8 year old African American boy was shot in the face while playing a game of ‘tag.'”
horrific
I was trying to find the name of the European-American who shot the African-American teen through the truck because his music was too loud; before I could find that I found that last month a 33-year-old Merritt Landry (European-American) shot a 14-year old unarmed Marshall Coulter (African-American) in the head. http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/07/29/homeowner-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-new-orleans-after-shooting-teen-he-says-he-thought-was-breaking-into-his-home/
I follow @gundeaths on Twitter and most of the shootings don’t make the main stream news.
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“Take a quick look at the Texas Historical Commission’s plaque about the plantation again. There is no mention of enslaved African Americans. Credit for the plantation’s success is given to machines, horses, and Jackson himself. Likewise, none of the other signs recognized the constant, coerced labor African Americans faced. Additionally, we know black women were very likely to face all kinds of sexual abuse.
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Enslaved African-Americans in Brazoria County produced 3/4s of the entire state’s output.
In no way did anyone running Plantation Day try to recreate the cruel dynamics that existed under slave societies.
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In no way did anyone running Plantation Day try to recreate the cruel dynamics that existed under slave societies.”
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Dr. Joy DeGruy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communication, a master’s degree in Social Work (MSW), a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Ph.D. in Social Work Research. Dr. Joy DeGruy is a nationally and internationally renowned researcher, educator, author and presenter. She is an Assistant Professor at Portland State University and the President of JDP Inc. Dr. DeGruy has over twenty-five years of practical experience as a professional in the field of social work. She conducts workshops and trainings in the areas of mental health, social justice and culture specific social service model development.
Published Works:
Dr. Joy DeGruy authored the book entitled Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome: America’s Legacy of Enduring Injury and Healing, which addresses the residual impacts of trauma on African Descendants in the Americas. Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome lays the groundwork for understanding how the past has influenced the present, and opens up the discussion of how we can eliminate non-productive attitudes, beliefs and adaptive behaviors and, build upon the strengths we have gained from the past to heal injuries of today
Some parts of the video repeat so you may need to click ahead a few minutes here and there.
I first heard Dr. Joy DeGruy on KPFA while driving. I couldn’t wait to get to a computer to share her work. She cuts straight to the heart of some of the mostly unspoken about racial justice issues in the U.S. @getgln
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