Huey P. Newton said, “I do not expect the white media to create positive Black male images.” A white woman strangled her three children to death, and yet the lone Black male juror who refused to acquit her is now being cast as the problem. She is given context, sympathy, illness, and complexity. He is given suspicion.
She committed the violence, but he becomes the villain for refusing to excuse it.
Here’s something Black folks have long understood, in the United States a Black man does not need to commit violence to be treated violently.
What an emotional victory. Just 48 hours after the death of freshman basketball player Jaden DeJesus-Eves, the Christian Brothers girl basketball team wins a section title. Jaden’s mother was on the court with her son’s jersey after the victory.
Absolutely heartbreaking news out of Sacramento as it was announced that Christian Brothers freshman phenom Jaden DeJesus-Eves passed away unexpectedly yesterday.
My thoughts are with the @brothershoops family and his loved ones. Tragic news and a young man gone far too soon.
Incredibly sad news shared by the Christian Brothers basketball program on Instagram.
Jaden DeJesus-Eves, a talented 6'8" rising freshman, has passed away.
Our thoughts are with his family, friends and teammates during this difficult time. RIP young man.