We're Killing Ourselves, Nothing New

This week, the black community celebrated the airing of the CNN two part documentary, "Black In America", with constant debate taking place regarding the fairness of the content. Many theories were discussed regarding what ails the black community.

Black men were described as not responsible, uneducated and lazy in the most negative form. In the linked article from the Philadelphia Inquirer, it highlights the funeral of slain landscaper, Cory Moody, who was described as a loving father and family man. Moody was killed on July 18th, allegedly by a teen who knew him, for his wallet.

Let's see, we have another father killed, and another victim of black on black crime. A two for one deal in terms of lives ruined. Racism or the lack of a father didn't cause the teen to allegedly kill Moody, someone he apparently knew. The teens personal choice somehow sent a signal to his brain to commit an unconscionable act of violence.

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