Great piece. I have to admit that I hadn’t heard much about either of these stories. I try not to consume too much news to protect my mental health.

I agree with you though. I agree that some of us don’t like to talk about it when young black people are in the wrong. Some are too busy trying to protect and deflect to acknowledge the times where one of us are in the wrong.

The silence makes it hard for it to be distributed throughout social media as well, which ends up causing even more silence. If no one is talking about it, no one is posting/reposting/ sharing. I’ve seen more about Nicki Minaj and Kanye than I’ve seen about the two stories you’ve mentioned.

If it doesn’t entertain or fit someone’s agenda, they don’t want to acknowledge it.Thank you for sharing!