Charleston White reacts to Karmelo Anthony being found guilty in the Austin Metcalf murder trial 😳
“This was unfair. It was an all-white jury, and the judge, DA, and Austin’s dad are all buddies. We’ve already got the money set aside to appeal and keep fighting”
The Karmelo Anthony verdict shows that the justice system has reverted back to the Jim Crow South era.
It is no longer about evidence.
It is no longer about right or wrong.
It is about keeping racial score through the prosecution and imprisonment of Black people.
It was no surprise that an all white jury would find a 19 year old kid, who was bullied and harassed by two 6’1” bullies, guilty of murder while he was minding his business.
We have seen this story before.
A young Black man is put on trial, and somehow the burden shifts from what happened to him, to why he should not have defended himself.
The facts become secondary.
The optics become everything.
The outcome feels predetermined long before the verdict is read.
People will tell you not to make it about race.
But race has always been part of the story in America.
The hard truth is that many Black people no longer believe they will receive the benefit of the doubt when their freedom is on the line.
And verdicts like this are exactly why.
At some point, we have to stop pretending that everyone is playing by the same set of rules.
Because the people watching this case saw something very different than what that jury claimed to see.
@SaycheeseDGTL I hope yall see what America is doing
Black boy gets shot in the back = Not Guilty
Black boy defends against two white thugs = guilty of murder
MAKE THIS COMEBACK PERSONAL
Become arrogant. Redemption arc. Apology to yourself. The feeling of revenge. Everything or nothing. Now or never. Tired of misery. Others will think you’re a psycho. Mediocrity always disgusted you. Desire to be the best. Impossible to lose. All In. People doubt you. You’ll show up completely new. Success is your proof.
Even after the darkest night, the sun will rise with its brightest rays. So should you.
Take full responsibility for your life.
Because in the end - it always works out.
Nah man they made a commercial for the ‘Unethical Hoops’ operation board game 🤣
You have to steal the ball from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander without fouling 😭💀
A DC legend is coming home!
John Wall has been named President of Basketball Operations for the program.
We’re excited to have @JohnWall bring his expertise to the Mecca!
Full Press Release:
https://t.co/LmSKV0vWX0
#dreamfactory🦬🔵🔴
#howarduniversity