Justice Matters

Justice Matters

Last week, I awoke to a news alert on my phone, stating that two sheriffs’ deputies in Florida had been murdered at a restaurant.  At a news conference, the Sheriff attempted to tie their deaths to an “anti-cop” sentiment caused by those protesting police brutality, asking reporters, “what do you expect happens when you demonize law enforcement to the extent that it’s been demonized?” This news brought forth two emotions- sadness and fear.  Sadness at the thought that these officers…

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Probability and Providence

Probability and Providence

As a black attorney with a history degree, I can think of all kinds of reasons not to celebrate today.  I’ve spent much of my life studying the sins of this country, and all of it as a descendant of those whose persecution produced America’s social and economic foundations, who fought with Washington but weren’t given full citizenship (on paper) until 1964, and as a member of a group whose rights are repeatedly violated by the state without consequence.  But…

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