This is a new category I created during the last quarter of 2019, surrounding the ingredients of Instagram. I am always striving to do different things on SFM. This controversial piece is kind of like my Twitter Tweets of The Week. I cruise around Twitter and talk about many random things trending but this time it will be with post from Instagram. Sometimes there is audio so please don't forget to click on the links in purple to listen in. Enjoy!
This lady is really trying to cry wolf over her role in locking up 5 innocent young men by suing Ava DuVernay over her Netflix film about the real life stories of the Exonerated 5? I am sure plenty-many folks in the black community wish her well in reaping what she has definitely sowed. I hope "When They See Us;" when they pull us over, when they interact with us in the public, when they legally have to arrest us, when we are in their care, justice is administered without racial bias and if not, they are held accountable for their actions. This is what happened to the Exonerated 5 as young teen boys. There was a lot of racial injustice going on with Korey Wise, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana, Antron McCray, and Kevin Richardson. When will this die? It is still happening. I am waiting for the day when all judges, lawyers, and all the folks wrapped up in the criminal justice system, can see little black boys and girls like they see little white boys and girls. They too could be your child, sister or brother, your niece, your nephew, your neighbor or child's friend. Unfortunately, when it comes to black folks, they are seen as different and given harsher punishments than their white counterparts. All in the name of their skin being their sin and because of some folks not liking them for it. They are human beings, subject to error just like you! If Linda Fairstein was the lead prosecutor in the case (and she was) how is it possible that she didn't know minors were being interrogated without their parents? Also, please explain why Korey Wise went to jail for nothing? Girl bye! It all happened on your watch Linda, as the leading prosecutor. Karma is real! I wish Ava well!
This next Instagram post had me very perplexed. According to this story, the mom didn't even sign for her son to go on a school trip and they lost the little 3 year old boy. The people in charge was either high on those marijuana brownies or just lost track of this little guy. It does happen. As parents, this is something that will make your heart stop if you received a phone call that your school lost your child on a field trip you didn't even consent to! There are a lot of legalities that need to be addressed. Thankfully the little boy is safe but with all the child snatching and trafficking, you have to stay alert PEOPLE!
Okay, this sounds quite familiar. A woman in North Carolina has renounced her story that 5 black men who were teen boys at the time in 2002, did not have any criminal part in killing a man by the name of Nathaniel Jones. She apologized for her lie and she cried remorsefully. She articulated that the Winston-Salem police detectives coerced her into making false statements and that she was afraid for her life. Those who knew the truth should be held accountable. The aroma in the atmosphere smells quite clear to those folks who have lived through the era of "now and then" which consisted of Jim Crow, more hate, and more inequality, coupled with injustices. Where do you think the residue of that era has landed? It is still so easy to blame black boys or men for crimes they didn't commit. The benefit of the doubt is not given. Why? You don't want me to tell you why! You know why? I hope and pray the North Carolina Innocence Inquiry Commission rights the wrongs of these men. These American citizens all need to be free and compensated.
Joe Biden says he would hire a woman (um, like Stacy Abrams) to be his vice president and folks are at a disbelief. A lot of black and white folks like sleepy Joe, as President Trump calls him (lol= laughing out loud). Okay that was funny. Joe also has a lot of Republican cronies which he has said will help him get things done in a bipartisan manner. I hope he will consider Stacy because some of Joe Biden's past policies were not conducive to black folks smiles rather frowns. She could help spread the difference he is missing. Some people think Biden made that statement to get votes. Politicians all stretch the truth and some do flat out lie. I surmise you have to select the best person you think aligns with your beliefs and who can best serve the needs of your community. Stacy would be great though. It would be historic if a qualified woman was vice president.
I don't like watching these videos or hearing about it but I can't ignore it. These are the kind of stories that need to be in your face. Especially for the folks who don't want to try to understand the racial issue we have in America and for those who are quick to say, "There you go pulling the race card." These officers gave the profession such an ugly stain. They make it hard for other officers who serve and do their job the right way daily. Why is it, when a police officer makes a mistake and it's evident it is erroneous, why can't they just say "I'm sorry?" That shows professionalism and humility. This man in this video post was minding his own business after coming from a restaurant with family and then this happened. Even if they did have the right person, their conduct was totally unacceptable. These Sacramento police officers had no right to do what they did. I hope they are held accountable. Did you notice how one officer kicked the man in the back and then the other one jumped off of his feet to harm him with all of his might? Was this necessary? Would they want their kids, wives and family to see them acting like this as officers on the job? I hope no! Is this how we serve and protect the taxpayers who are paying the salaries of these officers? All they had to do was ask for identification. They had the wrong man! Dang, can we be given the benefit of the freaking doubt? This has got to stop.
Another one bites the dust in Miami! Those darn college kids were enjoying themselves at the beach then came the boom...bam..bang interjection. Again we have a lot of young people who appear to be of all races but the concentration of abuse is somehow focused on the black young man in this particular video. The officers were dispersing the crowd as they have a right to do. There were lots of officers. In the video you see a young man who was frustrated about how the officer was talking to them. All of a sudden an attack breaks out with a few officers holding down one young man. Anytime you see a crowd of officers telling you to leave the premises you should. But was all of that necessary? No!
As you've noticed, all of my Instagram post have come from Mr. DL Hughley. In this post DL is speaking about how unprepared President Trump was for this virus that suddenly hit us hard. What do you think? Was President Trump unprepared? Listen carefully.
"The best thing to be at a time like this is GHETTO." I can personally say I am in agreement with this statement. Check out why this was stated. There are some folks who tend to look down on people who are poor or low-income. These are the survivors. They are the ones who are able to cope well during the good times and in the bad times. It doesn't matter how the economy is doing. They will teach you how to make a dollar out of 15 cents. In this particular Instagram post, Mr. Lenard McKelvey (Charlamagne tha God) is offended by the fact someone would challenge the strength of a people often stigmatized as "ghetto." You can't change the color of your skin. Wherever you were born is part of your roots. It is where you came from. Yes you can change your income status and lifestyle but it is something you should not be ashamed of. You have the power to elevate your life to what you deem is better. Some folks have higher incomes but prefer to live in the hood or the ghetto. Some do not and they move for the betterment of their own liking and especially for their kids. We don't have the right to judge why they leave and why some stay. Just try to live your best life!
This was supposed to be some kind of Corona challenge amidst all the self isolation. Trevor Noah thought he'd get in on the fun by singing one of my favorite songs from the Titanic movie. Laughter is good for your heart. Especially during these unknown times. Be merry and be well everyone! New York was NOT having it! LMBO (Laugh my butt off)! For the record when you abbreviate something, please do not assume your readers know what it means. Spell it out!
Listen to how President Trump talks to the reporter when she is just simply asking a question as a journalist. He tells her that her question is a "nasty question". He feels attacked by her question. This is just a taste of what is to come in this video. There is a man who claims Trump fired the man in charge of infection and disease control. Wow! Trump stated he is a business man and really didn't need all of those folks taking up space!
Stuff like this makes me want to not patronize companies who do foolish things like this. Corporate greed indeed. Yes Clint Smith, this is a problem! They can afford to pay their workers vacation/sick time and any other worker who needs vacation/sick time. No other employee should have to donate their vacation time to save other workers. Whole Foods you should and you can do better. Just write it off on your taxes. That is what you do any ole way! Incidentally I didn't shop at Whole Foods that much but I dont' think I want to shop there at all now. In the midst of a national crisis you guys need to do right by those men and women who helped to promote and cultivate your BRAND name!
