//http://www.finalcall.com/artman/publish/article_2632.shtml
Black community shakes up Duke University
By Jesse Muhammad
Staff Writer
Updated May 16, 2006, 02:13 pm
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DURHAM, N.C. (FinalCall.com) - The present alleged rape case involving members of the Lacrosse team of Duke University has caused a major divide along racial lines in the city of Durham.
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.”
He then strongly addressed how the victim has been made out to be the criminal in the media. “The burden of this case has been put on the victim and they have made the criminals look like the victims. Her past is on trial and that is unjust. But we cannot stand by and do nothing. We (NBPP) are in this for the long run.”
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“are in this for the long run”
Wonder what ‘ol Shabazz’s take on the Duke case is now?