living while black

  1. SummerMadness

    Suspects in Ahmaud Arbery’s Killing Are Indicted on Murder Charges

    Suspects in Ahmaud Arbery’s Killing Are Indicted on Murder Charges
  2. SummerMadness

    'Banking While Black': How Cashing a Check Can Be a Minefield

    'Banking While Black': How Cashing a Check Can Be a Minefield This is one reason why I am thankful for direct deposit, less headache and fewer issues.
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    Ahmaud Arbery was hit with a truck before he died, and his killer allegedly used a racial slur

    Ahmaud Arbery was hit with a truck before he died, and his killer allegedly used a racial slur, investigator testifies
  4. SummerMadness

    Being Black In America: 'We Have A Place In This World Too'

    Being Black In America: 'We Have A Place In This World Too'
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    Central Park Confrontation Goes Viral, as White Woman Calls Cops on Black Man Over Dog Leash

    Central Park Confrontation Goes Viral, as White Woman Calls Cops on Black Man Over Dog Leash
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    Black Deliveryman Says He Was Blocked and Interrogated by White Driver

    Black Deliveryman Says He Was Blocked and Interrogated by White Driver One would hope these folks would take a break during the pandemic, it is clearly not the case. The audacity. You do not have to tell a random person where you're going.
  7. SummerMadness

    Police attempted to use Taser on Ahmaud Arbery during a 2017 incident

    Police attempted to use Taser on Ahmaud Arbery during a 2017 incident Yet another case of the police video and the report saying the opposite thing. Is there any review and repercussions for these officers? Of course not, the police act in an unscrupulous manner and continue because they are...
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    Georgia Attorney General Seeks New Probe Into Handling of Ahmaud Arbery Case

    Georgia Attorney General Seeks New Probe Into Handling of Ahmaud Arbery Case Recusal while writing something supportive of the suspects in this case indicates gross misconduct. How does anyone justify the attempt to fix this case from the start? It wasn't until the tape was released that we...
  9. SummerMadness

    Two black men say they were kicked out of Walmart for wearing protective masks

    Two black men say they were kicked out of Walmart for wearing protective masks. Others worry it will happen to them. Yet again we see how racism in America can have deadly consequences. You wear a mask to protect yourself only to be treated like a criminal.
  10. SummerMadness

    High school basketball player handcuffed after game for 'trespassing' in gym

    High school basketball player handcuffed after game for 'trespassing' in gym Don't sit on the wrong side of the basketball court!
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    This Is What Racism Sounds Like in the Banking Industry

    This Is What Racism Sounds Like in the Banking Industry
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    Deputy constable fired after profiling shoppers at Indianapolis mall

    Deputy constable fired after black shoppers say he profiled them at Indianapolis mall
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    Buffalo Wild Wings asked a group to move b/c customer didn't 'want black people sitting near him'

    Buffalo Wild Wings asked a group to move because a customer didn't 'want black people sitting near him.' The staff has been fired. Their staff did it all wrong. Learn how to handle customers like this with class: From the video above, my favorite line is still: "We aren't ingorant [sic]."
  14. SummerMadness

    An Arizona deputy pulled over a man because of his air freshener

    An Arizona deputy pulled over a man because of his air freshener
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    Don't Be Black and Stare: Man stopped by police after woman says he was staring at her suspiciously

    Royal Oak Police apologize to black man stopped after white woman claimed he was staring at her Got a new one for the list: Do not stare at people. And shout out to Inn Season Cafe, I'll be sure to visit there the next time I'm in the Detroit area.
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    Black teens fundraising for their high school football team held at gunpoint by white woman

    Four black teens were fundraising for their high school football team. A white woman held them at gunpoint. Yet again, black people are told they must justify their existence or risk being shot. And despite her actions, the police department is treating someone that clearly committed a crime...
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    Family Accuses Nike Store Manager of Racial Profiling; Nike Investigating

    Family Claims They Were Racially Profiled, Accused of Shoplifting at Santa Monica Nike Store I guess this another thing to add to the list this week: Not allowed to purchase products at a store. Not allowed to propose to your significant other.
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    Couple claims they were racially profiled during marriage proposal at N.Y. orchard

    Couple claims they were racially profiled during marriage proposal at N.Y. orchard The first time, you're doing your job. The second time is suspicious, but we could say you're being over zealous. But the third time? Now you just need to lose your job.
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    A black hospital patient went on a walk with an IV drip. A security guard accuses him of stealing

    A black hospital patient went on a walk with an IV drip. A security guard thought he was stealing medical equipment Maybe if he wasn't attached to the medical equipment, you might have foiled a crime. But he's a patient, the needle is in his arm, the equipment is beeping, this security guard...
  20. SummerMadness

    Oregon bill aims to crack down on racially motivated 911 calls

    Oregon bill aims to crack down on racially motivated 911 calls