During the 90's, thanks to movies like Boys in the Hood and the popularity of rappers like the late Tupac Shakur, the image of the young black male became synonymous with "Thug Life. So, I just assumed that in 2007, since most of the "gangsta rap:" is purchased by white people, the stereotypical image of the black thug came with a " for entertainment purposes only" disclaimer.
But there is nothing humorous about this image, especially when it could be responsible for sending black men to jail, unjustly.
Although, Bob Allen was cold busted, he thinks that he should still be able to keep his job representing the good folks of Florida.
I just have a problem with a dude that is so petrified of black men that he would "assume the position" being responsible for making laws that will effect the lives of thousands of black boys.
I am tired of Black men being thought of as blood thirsty thugs.
The people of Florida should be also and demand Bob Allens resignation...
Min. Paul Scott is a writer and activist in Durham NC. His blog is
But there is nothing humorous about this image, especially when it could be responsible for sending black men to jail, unjustly.
Although, Bob Allen was cold busted, he thinks that he should still be able to keep his job representing the good folks of Florida.
I just have a problem with a dude that is so petrified of black men that he would "assume the position" being responsible for making laws that will effect the lives of thousands of black boys.
The people of Florida should be also and demand Bob Allens resignation...
Min. Paul Scott is a writer and activist in Durham NC. His blog is
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