I’m a Young, Childless Black Woman and I’m Afraid To Have a Black Son
Ultimately all human life is fragile, but the deaths of Trayvon Martin and Jordan Davis show us that the lives of black boys can be disproportionately ephemeral.
#DangerousBlackKids Shows the Cuteness—and Humanity—Of Our Babies
In the wake of the Michael Dunn verdict, #DangerousBlackKids is a deliciously brilliant way to show the humanity of African American children.
Jordan Davis’ Life Mattered. All Of Our Children’s Lives Matter.
God bless Ron Davis and Lucia McBath, the parents of Jordan Davis. No one should have to celebrate their child's 19th birthday mourning the injustice of a legal system that empowers white sociopaths to lynch our children.
As Trial Commences Over Jordan Davis’ Murder, Hope Mixes with Dread
I pray that a Florida jury finds justice for Jordan, but I know too much about American jurisprudence and its disregard for black bodies to be hopeful.
Happy Birthday Trayvon Martin: We Remember and Celebrate You
Happy Birthday, Trayvon Martin. We will NEVER forget you.
The Hell? Philadelphia Teen Has Testicle Ruptured During Cop Pat-down.
The story of Darrin Manning, the Philly teen whose testicle was ruptured by a cop, makes me want to holler and throw up both my hands. And some ‘bows.
Another Outrage: Cops in New Mexico Attack Family, Shoot at Car Filled with Children
Watching New Mexico officers attack Oriana Ferrell and her family and shoot at her car, we must ask why the lives and bodies of African Americans are still devalued in this country.
Federal Prosecutor Reopens Kendrick Johnson Gym Mat Death Investigation; Video Of Gym Released
A federal prosecutor is reopening the investigation into the death of Kendrick Johnson, the teenager found dead inside a rolled-up wrestling mat in his high school gym—an announcement that came just one day after a judge ordered local police to release video of the gym where KJ died.
Tasteless, Racist Trayvon Martin Costumes: What Better Not Show Up On My Stoop This Halloween
Kids, freaks, racists and fools love them some Halloween, but this photo of two ignoramuses in Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman costumes, replete with blackface, a bloody sweatshirt, a gun and giggles, made me see stars, stripes, thunderclouds and lightening.
Jonathan Ferrell: Ex-Florida A&M Player Shot 10 Times By North Carolina Cop After Seeking Help
In yet another case highlighting the precarious existence of African-American men, 24-year-old Jonathan Ferrell, a former football player at Florida A&M described by family as...
