Posts Tagged ‘Race relations’
BALTIMORE: THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?
When a black man named Freddie Gray died while in custody of the Baltimore police last month, anguish led to protest. Protest led both to legitimate grievance and illegitimate violence. Black fingers pointed at racism. White fingers pointed at irresponsible black communities. Both were wrong. Both were right. I wish I had a simple formula…
Read MoreADVENTURE IN BALTIMORE
Ten days ago, Carolyn and I were in the Baltimore suburbs where our son Yosi underwent elective surgery. (He’s home in Tennessee and recovering quickly.) We needed a prescription filled. A series of events led us to witness a truth too many Americans ignore. First, we went to Rite Aid, a block from the doctor’s…
Read MoreRUCKUS ON FILLMORE STREET
Last Saturday, a ruckus took place on Fillmore Street. Emerging from a café with friends, I heard screaming on the east side of Fillmore near California. Crossing the street, I saw two or three police officers attempting to restrain a young man. He was black. The man was on the ground screaming and cursing. He…
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