Never really swallowed the post-racial america kool-aid, but sipped on whether the sentiment could persist for just long enough...
And then, the New Year--
Unarmed, Handcuffed Oakland African American Man Shot and Killed by Police at Start of the 2009 New Year
Tried to wrap my head around it. Tried to think that one had nothing to do with the other. Tried to think of such gross negligence/harsh aggression/blatant violence consistently on the part of the police toward any other race of people. Even after those tries, thought the victim could actually be a reported victim, and any criminal background reports held off until the family had a chance to mourn.
Rest in peace, Mr. Oscar Grant III
