To serve, protect–and frame
The Way I See It-March 27, 2014 When I heard what Terry Robinson had done, I knew what kind of bravery this took. But I still wondered what the end game would be. A number of intersecting issues started flying around in my head – rogue cops, retaliation, prison recidivism, snitching, local control, transparency, etc. […]
Gentrification from the lens of Dan Scott & Spike Lee
Read additional commentary by Jamala on Dan, Spike Lee and gentrification at BlackCommentator. The commentary includes video of Spike’s remarks at Pratt Institute. I, too, sing St. Louis: The Dan Scott Saga (This year is the 250th birthday of the City of St. Louis. This is the first of several articles throughout the year that share […]
Getting a whooping in Kansas
Rep. Gail Finney (see photo to right) introduced a bill to not just reinforce using corporal punishment wherever kids are, but to do it harder–literally. Finney’s bill called for a definition of spanking that should result in redness or bruising. I’m a strong opponent to spankings, especially with it is in isolation of other option. […]