Black man pulled over AT LEAST 31 times and hit with 63 traffic charges, then shot to death. Philando Castile’s dying moments were livestreamed on Facebook by his girlfriend, causing outrage The black 32-year-old’s death led to protests in St Paul, Minnesota, and was decried by the sta[...]
Archive for July 10th, 2016
Driving While Black: Philando Castile’s Horrible Traffic Record
Ron Sims: Driving While Black
Earlier this year Seattle Times columnist Danny Westneat called me at home. A portion of our discussion appeared in his column “Driving While Black”. We talked about a broad range of things including my various traffic stops including the newest one, my eighth. He was correct that I have[...]
SUNDAY REVELATIONS
Chinazor Onianwah In Nigeria, Christianity is an art. And the most successful preachers are those who can deliver the sermon in vivid imagery like a griot beguiles his audience and they see him as the manifestation of God. In thinking God is awesome, it is their pastor that is awesome. In thinking[...]
A Wide Set Nose
Charlie James Any black man could have been pulled over. Officers fear led to this and Castile had no idea what was going on. Philando Castile Pulled Over Because He Matched Description of Suspect With “Wide Set Nose” Castile’s uncle, Clarence Castile, says that this is a clear example of [...]