This was a crazy weekend in America.......

Let’s review 4 stories that all deal with how black men are oftentimes viewed. (THREAD)

This mess has to stop.

1 ~ Christopher Keys told his family and police that he was kidnapped and robbed by two black men. Yet, the real

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story is that he has been
arrested and charged with solicitation of sodomy for attempting to hire a male prostitute and he is a pastor.

2~ Patricia Ripley, 45, had claimed she was driving with her son Alejandro around 9 p.m. Thursday when two black men in

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another vehicle forced her to stop. Ripley told police that one of the men got out and demanded drugs, according to officials. After Ripley said she didn’t have any drugs, the man, who had a knife, stole her phone and kidnapped Alejandro, who was autistic and nonverbal.

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The kid was found dead hours later. While the cops were looking for TWO BLACK MEN, they later discovered it was all a lie. She killed her own son (and it was caught on video).

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3~ Amy Cooper was walking her dog Monday morning while Christian Cooper (black male no relation) was bird-watching at a wooded area of Central Park called the Ramble. They both told CNN their dispute began because her dog was not on a leash, contrary to the Ramble's rules,

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according to the park's website. She called the cops and told them that Christian was threatening her life and that she feared for her life. The police showed up in force only to find out SHE WAS LYING!! It was caught on camera.

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4~ Lastly, and most tragic, four Minneapolis police officers were fired TODAY, authorities said, as state & federal authorities investigated the arrest of a black man who died after being pinned to the ground. Video of the incident shared on social media captured the man,

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identified as George Floyd by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, repeatedly telling the officers, “I cannot breathe!” An increasingly distraught crowd of onlookers pleaded with the officer to move his knee. They kept a knee on his throat for 5 minutes and cut his airway off.

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He died over a potential “bad check” a nonviolent offense. (Via Dr. J.Moore)

And before anyone says “What about black on black crime”.

Please understand, that when the medical community decides to address BREAST CANCER.....nobody says “What about BRAIN CANCER”

Selah.

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