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Comment on Kansas City Black Media - News, Radio, NAACP, Urban League by Shelia Haralson

Shelia Haralson — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:54:02 +0000

I need to know if the NAACP helps people in criminal cases as I believe my nephew was not given fair consideration in Clay County. He was pulled over with a person he know from a few years ago while living in Oklahoma. They pulled them over and stated there was a robbery 20 minutes before and wanted to take them in for questioning. Well, it seems the person in the car was identified by the person from the place that was robbed, but not my nephew. There was no weapon found in the car, no money, but yet they held my my nephew and charged him with robbery. The officer told my nephew if he didn’t confess, he would not see thanksgiving, christmas or new year’s that year(2010). My nephew did not see those holidays either nor was he released - they set his bail very high,and after 8 months in jail decided to lower it. My nephew was then going back and forth to court. The first trial ended in a miss trial as one of the jurors made contact with police to discuss the case. He just went through the second trial. The judge told the jurors, prosecutor and my nephew’s lawyer that he wanted the case which started monday to end on tuesday, but granted it through wednesday. The jury came back 11 guilty 1 innocent three times, and the judge kept sending them back (i don’t know why he couldn’t accept the fact that there was a hold out, but finally, the hold out gave in. They sentence my nephew to 10 years. I don’t understand how they can railroad a person like this just because of his skin color ( i can’t think of no other reason that he is going through this than because of his race). As you also may know, our family is not in a position to hire an attorney, so he had a public defender who I believe worked on my nephew’s behalf. But with the lack of evidence I don’t know why this all white jury did this to my nephew. I have heard how black people do not get a fair chance in Clay County, Mo., but have finally witnessed it for myself. It would be greatly appreciated if there is someone that can look into this for me and my family. I will be willing to take time to come meet with you if possible. Please advise if there is any help that can be provided by someone to look into this.

Comment on Kansas City Coolers Keep Line Dancing Alive by Patty

Patty — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:13:50 +0000

This is GREAT! I would like to learn how to TWO STEP (my partner and I). Not available on the Wednesday we will be in town (January 19,2012—January 22, 2012). Can we get a lesson anyway?

Comment on Satchel Paige Memorial Stadium by Ronald Stevenson

Ronald Stevenson — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:36:13 +0000

There is a need for more up to date photos of Satchel Paige Memorial Stadium!

Comment on African Americans Face Racism In Springfield, Missouri by Anna

Anna — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:31:05 +0000

Unbelievable, how can people be so primitiv?…..Welcome in 2012 - maybe this year will bring some white ignorant folks some wisdom. Maybe they should leave their frontporch - there are worse problems in this world then to worry about skin colour, damnheads.

This primitiv way of thinking is based on low education……people who have never seen anything of this world are usually so narrow minded.

Comment on African Americans Face Racism In Springfield, Missouri by Justin

Justin — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:26:00 +0000

Y’all Nigger lovers will never understand that it’s not a crime to be white. Some of the hillbilly side of our white race seem to have big problems with employment and arrest. I just hate to see the niggers and mexicans moving in to mo and taking over the whites last teritory. Hell I moved here from south Texas because all the billboards were in espanol.

Comment on Kansas City Black Doctors by Gregory Bell

Gregory Bell — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:09:13 +0000

Looking for a good African American doctor for regular check-ups and other problems concerning black males

Comment on Black Judge Marvin Teer, Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri by Tara

Tara — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:25:12 +0000

Justin, you are foolish. Judge Teer is biracial. I’ve known him personally for many many years, I am white and can assure you - he is NOT racist.

Comment on Kansas City Coolers Keep Line Dancing Alive by Hunter

Hunter — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:47:08 +0000

Do you teach other dances besides line dancing? Also do provide private dance classes for couples or groups? Where and times?

Comment on Black Judge Marvin Teer, Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri by justin

justin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:23:29 +0000

i think hes racist against white people just watch how differently he acts to a black defendant to a white. he will try to set an example of the white one. this is a major problem in our Missouri courts. it works both ways its not just black judges against whites its also the other way around.

Comment on African Americans Face Racism In Springfield, Missouri by Mary Q

Mary Q — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 18:22:46 +0000

It’s unfortunate that racism still exist…..but it’s like a revolving door— Child is taught ignorance and hatred, then becomes an adult and teaches it to their children. I really wonder have anyone consider legal justice on a national level? It may seem far-fetched, but it’s worth a try….. I hate to hear about hatred and racism (of any sort), and I actually feel bad for those who participate in it…..especially those who say they are Christians…….doesn’t your Bible say, Judge not, unless you be judged? Judging because of skin color…..are you serious? Could it be jealousy? Envy? Or could it be that you know that African Americans are uniquely created by God himself, and have such a “pleasant attitude of life” about them that you wish you could be like them? What’s the reason for your hatred? Why do you hate African Americans so much? I know…….it’s because like Jewish people, we’re the chosen ones!