I was reading a report on murders in America on a Facebook posting which included a chart for 2011 which noted the race of victims of murder as well as the perpetrator. Interestingly enough, the numbers for whites and blacks were remarkably similar.
Of 3100+ murders of whites - 2700+ of the perpetrators were white. For blacks, the numbers were 2600+ murders and 2400+ perpetrators - HUUUUMMMMM, interesting I said.
I guess a pathology of or penchant for killing one's own race is not restricted to black folks alone.
What is also interesting is that when you accept the fact that whites score higher on standardized tests; graduate from high school and college at higher rates; own more homes, are elected or appointed to political positions more often; earn more money; have healthier retirement funds; have higher IQs, etc. etc., etc., it makes me wonder what's the root cause of such behavior in that community. Not that I'm clear on the rationale in the black community, but still. I'm just saying!!!!.
At ay rate, the Duval County Democratic Black Caucus is working hard to find more ways to engage our black youth in positive behaviors, including a greater commitment to civic engagement in general and voting in particular.
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Thursday, August 28, 2014
Los Angeles schools decriminalize discipline
Los Angeles schools decriminalize discipline | Black Politics on the Web
Punishment is not going away....just a more human and reasonable approach to how to handle discipline in our school sis coming back in to fashion. And, it should help reduce the number of Black youth who stop out of education de to brushes with the criminal justice system over what some call minor instances and occurrences.
Restorative justice programs and processes will hopefully assist young Black adults in atoning for their actions as well as give them a greater sense that fairness is a reality for them as well as their classmates.
Let's all pray this approach can pay off big time for our Black youth.
Punishment is not going away....just a more human and reasonable approach to how to handle discipline in our school sis coming back in to fashion. And, it should help reduce the number of Black youth who stop out of education de to brushes with the criminal justice system over what some call minor instances and occurrences.
Restorative justice programs and processes will hopefully assist young Black adults in atoning for their actions as well as give them a greater sense that fairness is a reality for them as well as their classmates.
Let's all pray this approach can pay off big time for our Black youth.
Christensen Set to be U.S. First Black Female Governor
Christensen Set to be U.S. First Black Female Governor | BlackPressUSA
It's about time! However, I wish this governorship was in one of the 50 states of the United State versus the US Virgin Islands. But, I'll take it and I'm excited about it nonetheless.
We should all wish Delegate Donna Christensen all the best and make ourselves and our organizations available to assist her in all the ways we can.
The Duval County Democratic Black Caucus is always ready to help political leaders succeed.
Congratulations Ms. Christensen!
It's about time! However, I wish this governorship was in one of the 50 states of the United State versus the US Virgin Islands. But, I'll take it and I'm excited about it nonetheless.
We should all wish Delegate Donna Christensen all the best and make ourselves and our organizations available to assist her in all the ways we can.
The Duval County Democratic Black Caucus is always ready to help political leaders succeed.
Congratulations Ms. Christensen!
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