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Perpetuating the racism.
Author: Raine
Date: 08/25/2014 13:12:06
Watch this today, if you watch nothing else.
It's from 2 years ago. The City is Chicago. Problem is, as shown in the video above -- the part they selectively cut was the last part:
This was two years ago, and today, on the day of Michael Browns Funeral, the NYT reports this garbage: On the day his body os going to be put in the ground, dead at the hands of a police officer.
When will it ever stop? As our media continues to spread such garbage, is it any wonder why racism is so misunderstood in this nation? Racism is real and right here is a very good example of how it is institutionalized, again.
Raine
It's from 2 years ago. The City is Chicago.
“We have long been worried about the ways in which the media helps perpetuate negative stereotypes of boys and men of color, but this appears to be overtly criminalizing a preschooler,” said Dori J. Maynard, President of the Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. (snip)
CBS 2/WBBM television aired the story early the next morning and featured a short clip of the boy, whose name was not released.
CBS 2 anchor Steve Bartelstein said the two teens were standing on the sidewalk when they were shot.
“The male’s in good condition while the girl’s expected to recover and kids on the street as young as 4 were there to see it all unfold and had disturbing reactions.”
Boy: “I’m not scared of nothing.”
Reporter: “When you get older are you going to stay away from all these guns?”
Boy: “No.”
Reporter: “No? What are you going to do when you get older?”
Boy: “I’m going to have me a gun!”
Bartelstein ended the story saying, “that was scary indeed.”
Co-anchor Susan Carlson exclaimed, “hearing that little boy there, wow!”
Reporter: “Boy, you ain’t scared of nothing! Damn! When you get older are you going to stay away from all these guns?”
Boy: “No.”
Reporter: “No? What are you going to do when you get older?”
Boy: “I’m going to have me a gun!”
Reporter” “You are! Why do you want to do that?”
Boy: “I'm going to be the police!” (emphasis added)
Michael Brown, 18, due to be buried on Monday, was no angel, with public records and interviews with friends and family revealing both problems and promise in his young life. Shortly before his encounter with Officer Wilson, the police say he was caught on a security camera stealing a box of cigars, pushing the clerk of a convenience store into a display case. He lived in a community that had rough patches, and he dabbled in drugs and alcohol. He had taken to rapping in recent months, producing lyrics that were by turns contemplative and vulgar. He got into at least one scuffle with a neighbor.
When will it ever stop? As our media continues to spread such garbage, is it any wonder why racism is so misunderstood in this nation? Racism is real and right here is a very good example of how it is institutionalized, again.
Raine
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Comment by 
wickedpam on 08/25/2014 13:21:26
wickedpam on 08/25/2014 13:21:26
Morning 
Comment by 
Raine on 08/25/2014 13:32:30
good morning!
Raine on 08/25/2014 13:32:30
good morning!
Comment by 
TriSec on 08/25/2014 13:37:17
TriSec on 08/25/2014 13:37:17
Morning, comrades.
I have been allowed to play in the sandbox today; I'm working from home. (Car is in the shop, and Javi has an appointment this afternoon, plus soccer practice.)
I have been allowed to play in the sandbox today; I'm working from home. (Car is in the shop, and Javi has an appointment this afternoon, plus soccer practice.)
Comment by 
BobR on 08/25/2014 13:53:01
BobR on 08/25/2014 13:53:01
Those two stories in the blog are amazing, discouraging, and sad.
Wow....
Wow....
Comment by 
Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 14:21:43
Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 14:21:43
Good morning, bloggers!!
As a former print reporter, I have been wary of TV news as they have limited time and often can't go in depth. What horrific editing and reporting. We are having reporters engage in editorializing on the front pages of newspatpers and in broadcasts.
Raine, here is something that ran at the Daily Kos yesterday. The media is the tool used to misrepresent black men for a purpose.
As a former print reporter, I have been wary of TV news as they have limited time and often can't go in depth. What horrific editing and reporting. We are having reporters engage in editorializing on the front pages of newspatpers and in broadcasts.
Raine, here is something that ran at the Daily Kos yesterday. The media is the tool used to misrepresent black men for a purpose.
Comment by Raine on 08/25/2014 14:29:01
Yup. It what we said last week. :(
Raine on 08/25/2014 14:29:01
Quote by Will in Chicago:
Good morning, bloggers!!
As a former print reporter, I have been wary of TV news as they have limited time and often can't go in depth. What horrific editing and reporting. We are having reporters engage in editorializing on the front pages of newspatpers and in broadcasts.
Raine, here is something that ran at the Daily Kos yesterday. The media is the tool used to misrepresent black men for a purpose.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 14:35:21
If, like Moses, I live to be 120, I may see the end of this senseless bigotry.
Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 14:35:21
Quote by Raine:Yup. It what we said last week. :(Quote by Will in Chicago:
Good morning, bloggers!!
As a former print reporter, I have been wary of TV news as they have limited time and often can't go in depth. What horrific editing and reporting. We are having reporters engage in editorializing on the front pages of newspatpers and in broadcasts.
Raine, here is something that ran at the Daily Kos yesterday. The media is the tool used to misrepresent black men for a purpose.
If, like Moses, I live to be 120, I may see the end of this senseless bigotry.
Comment by TriSec on 08/25/2014 15:05:09
Ya know, we still use PAINT around here. That plastic peel-off junk wouldn't last through one snowstorm.
TriSec on 08/25/2014 15:05:09
Quote by Raine:
Oh VDOT….
Ya know, we still use PAINT around here. That plastic peel-off junk wouldn't last through one snowstorm.
Comment by Raine on 08/25/2014 15:06:41
Tape is generally used in construction zones I guess.
Raine on 08/25/2014 15:06:41
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Oh VDOT….
Ya know, we still use PAINT around here. That plastic peel-off junk wouldn't last through one snowstorm.
Comment by BobR on 08/25/2014 15:07:47
That peel-off stuff is used in construction zones so they don't have to paint black over them when they're done.
FYI - we get snowstorms here too.
BobR on 08/25/2014 15:07:47
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Oh VDOT….
Ya know, we still use PAINT around here. That plastic peel-off junk wouldn't last through one snowstorm.
That peel-off stuff is used in construction zones so they don't have to paint black over them when they're done.
FYI - we get snowstorms here too.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 15:08:51
Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 15:08:51
As we could use some good news, here is a story from Mother Jones -- with video.
These Israeli And Palestinian Kids Would Rather Sing Than Fight.
These Israeli And Palestinian Kids Would Rather Sing Than Fight.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 15:09:24
Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 15:09:24
We have to use paint here for our streets.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/25/2014 15:11:14
They use the paint here too - there were just temp lines. But yeah Epic Fail VDOT.
wickedpam on 08/25/2014 15:11:14
Quote by BobR:Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Oh VDOT….
Ya know, we still use PAINT around here. That plastic peel-off junk wouldn't last through one snowstorm.
That peel-off stuff is used in construction zones so they don't have to paint black over them when they're done.
FYI - we get snowstorms here too.
They use the paint here too - there were just temp lines. But yeah Epic Fail VDOT.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/25/2014 15:50:07
"SIR"
wickedpam on 08/25/2014 15:50:07
"SIR"
Comment by Raine on 08/25/2014 15:51:21
Chris got poked…
Raine on 08/25/2014 15:51:21
Quote by wickedpam:
Comment by 
Scoopster on 08/25/2014 15:52:11
Scoopster on 08/25/2014 15:52:11
Mornin' all..
Back from the doctor again.. this time it was my yearly checkup. I seriously need to lose some weight.
Back from the doctor again.. this time it was my yearly checkup. I seriously need to lose some weight.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/25/2014 16:00:31
Was only half paying attention when that happened - it was just ..wow!
wickedpam on 08/25/2014 16:00:31
Quote by Raine:Chris got poked…Quote by wickedpam:
Was only half paying attention when that happened - it was just ..wow!
Comment by BobR on 08/25/2014 16:09:21
wut?
BobR on 08/25/2014 16:09:21
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Chris got poked…Quote by wickedpam:
Was only half paying attention when that happened - it was just ..wow!
wut?
Comment by Raine on 08/25/2014 16:24:39
There was a caller on the show basically saying that Black crime never get's the kind of attention that Feguson is getting and then called chris a stutterer.. Chris ran up one side of him, down the other…
Raine on 08/25/2014 16:24:39
Quote by BobR:Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:Chris got poked…Quote by wickedpam:
Was only half paying attention when that happened - it was just ..wow!
wut?
Comment by wickedpam on 08/25/2014 16:41:37
wickedpam on 08/25/2014 16:41:37
Doing new tombstones for Halloween - what do ya'll think of the names? (be honest if it makes no sense let me know, you won't hurt my feelings 
Lea Ning
Helen Back
Barry M. Goode
Hugo First
Sal T. Andburn
Gil A. Teen
Vic Timm
Anita Shovel
Lea Ning
Helen Back
Barry M. Goode
Hugo First
Sal T. Andburn
Gil A. Teen
Vic Timm
Anita Shovel
Comment by Raine on 08/25/2014 16:46:59
I love them! very original!
Raine on 08/25/2014 16:46:59
Quote by wickedpam:
Doing new tombstones for Halloween - what do ya'll think of the names? (be honest if it makes no sense let me know, you won't hurt my feelings
Lea Ning
Helen Back
Barry M. Goode
Hugo First
Sal T. Andburn
Gil A. Teen
Vic Timm
Anita Shovel
Comment by Raine on 08/25/2014 16:47:54
Raine on 08/25/2014 16:47:54
Holy crap, I am watching Beyonce's performance at the VMA's last night… Woman has officially given PRince a run for the money. WOW!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/25/2014 16:49:53
I don't like the ones in the stores, almost too evil looking. Like my graveyard to be fun. Everyone stops to read and take pictures XD.
Sal T. Andburn was the only one I wasn't sure of - made that one up myself.
wickedpam on 08/25/2014 16:49:53
Quote by Raine:I love them! very original!Quote by wickedpam:
Doing new tombstones for Halloween - what do ya'll think of the names? (be honest if it makes no sense let me know, you won't hurt my feelings
Lea Ning
Helen Back
Barry M. Goode
Hugo First
Sal T. Andburn
Gil A. Teen
Vic Timm
Anita Shovel
I don't like the ones in the stores, almost too evil looking. Like my graveyard to be fun. Everyone stops to read and take pictures XD.
Sal T. Andburn was the only one I wasn't sure of - made that one up myself.
Comment by TriSec on 08/25/2014 16:55:55
Silence, Heretic!
TriSec on 08/25/2014 16:55:55
Quote by Raine:
Holy crap, I am watching Beyonce's performance at the VMA's last night… Woman has officially given PRince a run for the money. WOW!
Silence, Heretic!
Comment by wickedpam on 08/25/2014 17:00:28
I gave till the 4.18 mark - I was expecting more, kinda got bored. Does it get better?
wickedpam on 08/25/2014 17:00:28
Quote by Raine:
Holy crap, I am watching Beyonce's performance at the VMA's last night… Woman has officially given PRince a run for the money. WOW!
I gave till the 4.18 mark - I was expecting more, kinda got bored. Does it get better?
Comment by 
livingonli on 08/25/2014 17:10:06
livingonli on 08/25/2014 17:10:06
Good day, folks. Sounds like Mala's tombstone names could have been used in a "Treehouse of Horror" open.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/25/2014 17:15:06
I'm sure they are much more clever. Couple of mine could have come from the Haunted Mansion not sure - found a list on Halloween Forum.
wickedpam on 08/25/2014 17:15:06
Quote by livingonli:
Good day, folks. Sounds like Mala's tombstone names could have been used in a "Treehouse of Horror" open.
I'm sure they are much more clever. Couple of mine could have come from the Haunted Mansion not sure - found a list on Halloween Forum.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 18:47:11
Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 18:47:11
I am at home as we have an excessive heat warning. We have storms rolling in. I hope that I don't lose power here.
Comment by TriSec on 08/25/2014 19:07:44
TriSec on 08/25/2014 19:07:44
One of the drawbacks of working from home is that all my good snacks are in my desk.
OTOH, I can have that 3-martini launh.
OTOH, I can have that 3-martini launh.
Comment by Raine on 08/25/2014 19:10:51
I thought it got better.
Raine on 08/25/2014 19:10:51
Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Holy crap, I am watching Beyonce's performance at the VMA's last night… Woman has officially given PRince a run for the money. WOW!
I gave till the 4.18 mark - I was expecting more, kinda got bored. Does it get better?
Comment by Raine on 08/25/2014 19:12:26
you know what?
if you watch it, you will see the very part I am talking about.
Raine on 08/25/2014 19:12:26
Quote by TriSec:Quote by Raine:
Holy crap, I am watching Beyonce's performance at the VMA's last night… Woman has officially given PRince a run for the money. WOW!
Silence, Heretic!
if you watch it, you will see the very part I am talking about.
Comment by wickedpam on 08/25/2014 19:21:12
I'll try again in a bit then
wickedpam on 08/25/2014 19:21:12
Quote by Raine:I thought it got better.Quote by wickedpam:Quote by Raine:
Holy crap, I am watching Beyonce's performance at the VMA's last night… Woman has officially given PRince a run for the money. WOW!
I gave till the 4.18 mark - I was expecting more, kinda got bored. Does it get better?
I'll try again in a bit then
Comment by TriSec on 08/25/2014 19:55:55
TriSec on 08/25/2014 19:55:55
And now we're off to the pitch for our first practice session of the season.
Comment by Raine on 08/25/2014 19:56:30
Raine on 08/25/2014 19:56:30
So let me ask this question, Why is Rand Paul in Guatemala performing eye surgery when he's not licsened to do so in the USA?
LEt me put it this way? Why not get licensed to perform eye surgery in the USA?
LEt me put it this way? Why not get licensed to perform eye surgery in the USA?
Comment by BobR on 08/25/2014 20:10:03
cricket?
BobR on 08/25/2014 20:10:03
Quote by TriSec:
And now we're off to the pitch for our first practice session of the season.
cricket?
Comment by Raine on 08/25/2014 20:42:56
Raine on 08/25/2014 20:42:56
I Can't believe he has been gone 5 years.
I still miss Senator Kennedy.
I still miss Senator Kennedy.
Comment by Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 20:55:26
He was a giant and we may not see his like again.
Will in Chicago on 08/25/2014 20:55:26
Quote by Raine:
I Can't believe he has been gone 5 years.
I still miss Senator Kennedy.
He was a giant and we may not see his like again.