MB Civic

By Amina Luqman | Friday, September 21, 2007 | The Washington Post

“Something about the case of the ‘Jena 6’ has sparked a rumbling within the black community. It’s ironic, sadly, because there is an everyday sameness to what has happened. Consider: A racially provoked incident and a lackluster community response — same as ever. Extreme charges brought for less-than-spectacular alleged crimes — same as ever. An overzealous prosecutor, an inept defense attorney, an all-white jury, witnesses not called, a quick guilty verdict — same, same, same. Unfortunately, any of these elements is less than extraordinary in black American life….”…BS

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/20/AR2007092001958_pf.html