The Fire This Time (Video) - South Central L.A. & Race Topic: History
With all that has happened in the last few years, relative to the murder of African-Americans by police -- and wanna-be police "standing their ground" -- I think that a look back at history can be instructive. There is a level of anger now in the Black community that reminds me of the time following the Rodney King verdicts. African-Americans exploded in rebellion then, and may be ready to do so again!
Take a look at this documentary, "The Fire This Time" to gain some historical perspective on our present situation:
Black people are more than 10 times as likely as white people to be in prison in many states. ‪#Ferguson‬ is everywhere. SHARE this now for all the people who say police violence has nothing to do with racism. Confront their ignorance.
First Successful Penis Transplant Performed Topic: Healthcare
Doctors in South Africa have performed the world's first successful penis transplant. The patient was a 21 year-old man who'd had his penis removed after problems following circumcision. This procedure will also be used to help patients who have lost organs due to penile cancer.
African-American War Veteran Killed By Police While Naked Topic: Racism
On Monday Anthony Hill, 27, a veteran of the Iraq War who served in the U.S. Air Force, was shot to death by police in Chamblee, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Hill suffered from mental illness, including bipolar disorder.
Hill was seen walking and rolling on the ground in his apartment complex completely naked. He was having a psychotic episode. As a result, the police were called. When they arrived Anthony Hill was shot, rather than dealt with in a non-lethal manner. He was naked and unarmed when he was killed.
With all of the murders by police of African-American men lately, it appears to be open season -- even with a Black man in the White House!