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Good morning, y’all–

I’m really not going to say much for today’s blog, mostly because the song speaks for itself.
And I won’t exhaust over the issue, but I couldn’t NOT make a post about this at some point.

Of course, I share the widely felt confusion, shock and anger over the Sean Bell ruling.
Admittedly, this case didn’t stand a chance once they decided to try it without a jury, but hearing the “Not Guilty” verdict was still a harsh slap in the face. I didn’t know Bell or his family and I can’;t even begin to fathom the pain his family and fiancé must be going through. However, as a Black woman living in New York City, I’m pissed the f-ck off for plenty of reasons. The main one is because I have brothers, cousins and nephews between the ages of 14-35. Any one of them could’ve been Sean Bell. In the long run, this verdict affects every Black man, not just those living in New York City – and every Black woman who may have to deal with the sorrow of an unnecessary lost loved one. Why? Because AGAIN, the NYPD has proven that at given moment, there could be a police officer, (perhaps of our background, and perhaps not), that can take your man out simply because he felt "threatened"-- and get away with a smack on the wrist and a demotion to desk duty.

(Long, hard sigh) First Amadou Diallo and now Sean Bell. FIFTY MUTHAF-CKING GUNSHOTS, PEOPLE!!! WHEN DOES IT END?!

Unfortunately, this verdict was passed on Friday, after last week’s Throwback, so I decided that some KRS-One was definitely in order for today. I swear I tried my hardest to find a video for this song that I am going to play, but I couldn’t. I DID come across concert footage of him performing said song, but I felt that it would probably be more effective to have the still shot show, allowing you to fully ingest the lyrics.

In memory of Sean Bell and to his two friends injured in the shooting. To their families. And Diallo, you haven’t been forgotten.

To my Black brothers in the struggle– please stand strong. This Sister needs you.

I just can't get over the fact that Black cops were entangled in this mess. I don’t know how you sleep at night.

Stay strong.

– Breezylovesyababy@gmail.com