"George Zimmerman is not just an outlying overzealous rogue vigilante that hunted down an innocent Black American boy. He very much represents mainstream America. We–schools, law enforcement, the media, intellectuals, politicians, and everyday citizens–are all involved in a system that creates and perpetuates fear and outcaste of a vulnerable, marginalized segment of our population. These young people grow up feeling hopeless, undignified, and failed by the system." An moving reflection by Dr. Victor Rios, Professor of Sociology at UC-Santa Barbara.
Posted on: Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:47:04 +0000
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