When It Comes To Crime Reporting, Do All Black Men Look Alike?
Above you see descriptions of White perpetrators sent out to those apart of the Syracuse University community. Since the very first email the SU DPS (Department of Public Safety) sent me, I was disturbed by the vague, unhelpful descriptions of African American men provided after a student…
Trayvon Martin “#Hoodiesup”–Provision or Distraction?
One of my best friends and mentors sent me the screenshot above which pushed me to write about the Trayvon “hoodie” phenomenon. Dr. Boyce Watkins mentioned the “#HoodiesUp” theme for rallies was something done for creativity when we spoke. However, at this point, I see it as a…