Salma Typhii
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We need to have a serious talk about how USians glorify outlaws and criminals. It is steeped into our culture from the OK Corral to Bonnie and Clyde to Al Capone to the Godfather etc. We are actually kinda weird this way and most places don't make gangsters mythic figures #GunViolence
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Prosecutors believe 14-year-old charged in four murders will be charged as an adult.
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Evolve Undefined
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This was the first book that truly opened my eyes to deep legacy of violence in this country. It doesn’t sit well that it is focused on the life of an African American… but I would have to go back and see if the issue of white supremacy is dealt with properly. https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-libr
In response to Salma Typhii.
12:45 PM - May 01, 2024
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Courtney Kimmelman (she/her)
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In response to Evolve Undefined.
This country was built on White Supremacy, Racism and Slavery.
01:05 PM - May 01, 2024
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In response to Courtney Kimmelman (she/her).
And collectively- we still don’t have the courage to face it
01:26 PM - May 01, 2024
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Salma Typhii
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In response to Evolve Undefined.
There is definitely a racist undercurrent to this. No Black Al Capone is going to get the same folk hero status
12:49 PM - May 01, 2024
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Evolve Undefined
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In response to Salma Typhii.
Very good point. Even with Latinxs like Escobar… there is a pecking order that is driven by racism.
12:53 PM - May 01, 2024
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