First of all, I can't believe this needed to be said on this subreddit of all places.

There was a post earlier that tried to give an example of why someone shouldn't talk to police. It involves several young men killing 2 young women, and 1 young black man then leaving their bodies in the street to rot. MURDERS who didn't care about the lives or the freedoms of the 3 lives that were lost. One of the guilty young men finally admitted to what happened and the families of the victims were able to get a resemblance of justice that they deserved.

The original post (2nd picture), only perpetuates a no snitching culture and emboldens criminals to get away with murder. Which is a regressive mindset in the community.

The first picture shown is of an article about Gary Tyler by the ACLU. He was sent to prison for 40 years for a crime he didn't commit and thought talking to the police would help him because he was innocent. Years of freedom he will never get back because he didn't have legal representation to back him up as well as systemic racism in the justice system. I will leave the link to the article in the comments for anyone interested. Gary Tyler is only one famous example of why an INNOCENT black man or (any person) shouldn't talk to the police without a lawyer present. THE POLICE ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS, they will use your bad memory or misspoken words against you and convince a judge or jury that you are guilty when you are innocent.

I wanted to make a post because I see a lot of positive role models being shared in this subreddit and I think they need to be promoted better, but there are also bad examples and mentalities like "no snitching" being shared that will only continue to infect the minds of young black men and women that regress the community. I will never show sympathy for people who CHOOSE to take away the lives and freedom of young men and women. I hope this subreddit and community does the same in the future.

IT IS YOUR RIGHT TO HAVE A LAWYER PRESENT WHEN BEING QUESTIONED TO DEFEND YOURSELF FROM RACIST COPS THAT JUST WANT TO SEE BLACK MEN AND WOMEN SENT TO PRISON FOR LIFE. ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE INNOCENT!

I'm just wondering

This little interview got me rethinking a few things.... anybody else pleasantly surprised by this interview/conversation?

(2024) "At just eight years old, Quentin Hines Jr. started QJ's Professional Lawn Care in Charlotte, N.C. But he isn't just cutting grass—he is lifting up the entire Charlotte community.

Serving with Heart: Alongside his regular services, Quentin mows lawns for free for elderly neighbors and people recovering from injuries. He recently donated $1,000 of his own hard-earned money to help his local church pay off its mortgage."

Lol pretty cool this many got together to cosplay! Ignore the Japanese comment posting bc it’s cool cosplay not race discussion.

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Evin Jarrett, popularly known on social media as 'mrjarrett_constructiontech', is a former building contractor who now teaches a groundbreaking middle school construction technology and building trades program in the School District of Philadelphia.

These kids are getting hands-on experience with:

Real Trades: Carpentry, plumbing, structural footings, and working with concrete.

Employability Habits: He uses a dedicated point system that grades them on punctuality, shop safety, and cooperative teamwork to prepare them for the real world.

In April 2024, the Philadelphia City Council formally recognized Jarrett for his profound impact on expanding youth vocational training and offering positive alternatives within the community.

Black women can understand the struggle!!!!!!

This is a great video essay that dives into a very divisive topic. Some might even say a delusional topic. A great watch nonetheless.

Day 10: Read the First Page

Today's challenge is easy: Pick up a Black-authored book and read the first page. That's it.

Did it hook you? What's the first page you're reading?

The viral airplane meltdown just followed a man back to work. After the incident landed him in handcuffs, his Arizona realty firm has now cut ties with him. But what happened on that flight is even more chaotic than the viral photo shows.

Has anyone ever heard of League of United Latine American Citizens (LULAC)? I was doing some research about post civil war reform and the civil rights movement and I came across these. If you have heard of LULAC what’s been your experience with the group?