Posted on 05/21/2006 3:27:59 PM PDT by SmoothTalker
". As a result of the media maligning the character of the rape victim, New Black Panther Party (NBPP) National Chairman Malik Zulu Shabazz rallied his organization, local leaders and residents to take a stand against the injustice surrounding this heated case, and organized a press conference, demonstration and town hall meeting on May 1. As an attorney, he held concerns about the effective prosecution of the case and announced his decision to conduct a private investigation.
“The history of Duke University is rooted in racism. Racism existed long before we (NBPP) got here. The two defendants must be brought to justice and we will accept nothing else!” demanded Atty. Shabazz during the press conference held at the Duke campus entrance on Chapel Drive. “We are here to say to our Sister, you need not fear testifying. You have strong support and backing.”"
"Adding to this fervor, a few days before the demonstration, Duke University President Richard Brodhead sent out an email “warning” students, staff and faculty of the arrival of the group he and others deemed “an extremist group who carry guns that will not be allowed to disrupt the campus.” Despite such attempts by him and the media to drum up fear and tension with this image, residents showered the NBPP with love and support for standing up with courage.
In his press statement, Atty. Shabazz presented eight demands formulated by members of the Black community of Durham, which included that the defendants in the rape case, Collin Finnerty and Reade Seligmann, be tried and convicted, an immediate end to all attacks on the victim, an end to irresponsible media reporting, and that the crime scene on Buchanan St. be converted into a Rape Crisis Center."
"We are outraged by the rape of our Sister,” Min. David stressed. “They don’t expect Black men to stand up for their women, but we are here.”"
"Victoria Peterson presented statistics that show over 80 rape cases that have occurred in that part of town, with five of them taking place on the campus of Duke. “You talk about the Panthers being dangerous, but this university is a danger to the people of Durham,” she contended.
“We must put a stop to all rapes and sexual assaults on all women. We are tired of this and want it to end now,” pled Sasha of NCCU."
"The day of the demonstration marked the first day of final exams for the students—the reason given by Duke Police Chief Robert Dean and Aaron Graves, vice president for campus safety and security, for preventing the demonstrators from entering the campus to march. University officials said previously they wanted to allow students to study for exams without “disruption.”
Unshaken by the opposition, the residents chanted, “Black power!” and “Shame on Duke” along with the Panthers as they marched two miles to the house on Buchanan. With a police escort, the line of marchers swelled as onlookers fell into step with what has been called the largest march ever held in that area."
"Why, I'm not only a lawyer, I'm an attorney as well"
Come on....tell us what you really think!
Just another racebaiter like Jessie &Al Sharpton.
She's counting on an OJ trial.
Doesn't matter if there's no evidence, whitey's guilty.
local law enforcement should ask Malik and his cronies to produce permits for the firearms they like to run around with. If they don't have them lock them up and get them off the streets.
O.K. A reality check. Just about every household in NC has a gun, if they don't, their neighbors do. Try that crap in my neighborhood...
Since a disproportionate percentage of violent rapists happen to be black...
But,if the DNA don't fit, you must acquit, right??
TC
If we were to change our rules so people could be convicted based on minimal evidence, despite lack of evidence, based on prejudices, does anyone think that Blacks will benefit?
No permit required for a shotgun or long rifle. Same for handguns. If you CONCEAL a firearm, there is a permit required. If I was an overcompensating egomaniacal paranoid, I could carry my .45 in a holster in full view as long as I am not on federal property, a mall, bank, etc...
"We are outraged by the rape of our Sister."
Why do they all seem to be related? Do they all have the same father?.......never understood this.
I just have to ask why the Black Pampers don't get this worked up when any of the black women are being used and abused by their black brothers. There are plenty of black women who suffer at the hands of their Nubian princes and no one comes to their aid with such passion and publicity as this.
I have to think now that these college kids ARE GOING TO BE CONVICTED no matter what it takes or the Black Pussies will start riots all around the area.
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Well I know plenty of African-American reasonable people who unless Nifong has some real evidence would never convict. Of course like many sound thinking white potential jurors they probably would not make it on the jury either.
"Black Pampers"
Too funny!
Diversity is our strength.
This woman is a boob. 80% of rape cases except for FIVE (5) have taken place OFF CAMPUS, and this woman is declaring Duke a Rape Quagmire?
She's a booooooob!
Like, duh. Lift one for the "math is mean" sistah!
You didn't know? The pure and gentle Durham community is outraged by the Dookies. The students from Dook are the ones selling the drugs, stealing cars, violently assaulting people, raping, burglarizing homes, robbing people at gunpoint, wearing baggy clothing, and playing bumpa thumpa bitch and ho music. Oh the horrors!
Let's put some press-on nails on this pig.
"You didn't know? The pure and gentle Durham community is outraged by the Dookies. The students from Dook are the ones selling the drugs, stealing cars, violently assaulting people, raping, burglarizing homes, robbing people at gunpoint, wearing baggy clothing, and playing bumpa thumpa bitch and ho music. Oh the horrors!"
I always lock my doors when going by Hope Valley and the Hillandale Golf Course.
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