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There Wasn’t a Shooting in Charleston

Originally posted on Black Millennials:
There was a shooting at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal. There was a shooting, a massacre, and a tragedy at AME. Calling it anything else — especially a #CharlestonShooting is a function of white supremacy. The erasure, the inability or unwillingness to name how a white 20something shooter specifically targeted…

This Is Not an Article about Rachel Dolezal

Originally posted on Black Millennials:
I’m not writing about Rachel Dolezal. There’s no need for her — and her lies, cultural theft, violence, and overall fuckery — to take up any more space. But since we’re all so transfixed with Black women now, can we perhaps channel our collective societal anger and newfound enlightenment towards Arnesha Bowers,…

Neighborhood Graffiti in Elmont

There is a major difference between graffiti and street art. Street art is typically seen as an image or a collection of images that may be beautiful, elaborate, inspiring and pleasing to the eye. Street art is usually done by a skilled artist, who is sponsored by a local government or civic group, and it’s consideredContinueContinue reading “Neighborhood Graffiti in Elmont”

Community Safety Corner: Another Home Invasion in Elmont, Suspects Flee

Source: ABC News Police in Elmont are investigating a home invasion that occurred early Sunday morning. According to detectives, the three female victims, ages 17, 35 and 45 were asleep inside their residence on Leighton Road when they were awakened by 4-5 men armed with handguns and a taser, demanding cash. The victims were placedContinueContinue reading “Community Safety Corner: Another Home Invasion in Elmont, Suspects Flee”