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theGrio Daily, Michael Harriot

Black On Black Crime Is A Hoax

Mar 13, 2024
Michel Harriot dispels the myth of Black-on-Black crime, questioning its narrative diversion from systemic issues like police brutality. The podcast explores community efforts in Black neighborhoods, critiques the focus on this crime over state violence, and debunks the misconception of Black criminality through statistical analysis and societal critique.
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Quick takeaways

  • Discussion on Black on Black crime diverts attention from more pressing issues compared to white on white crime, highlighting the misleading nature of such focus.
  • Black people actively address crime within communities, challenging the stereotype that they ignore the issue, attributing lack of awareness to segregation between Black and white communities.

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Reasons for Not Discussing Black on Black Crime

The podcast explains why Black on Black crime is not commonly discussed. It highlights that the focus on Black on Black crime often diverts attention from more pressing issues and comparisons to white on white crime are emphasized. The podcast also points out that discussions around Black on Black crime are not absent within Black communities, highlighting various initiatives and organizations actively addressing crime and violence. It challenges the notion that Black people do not address these issues, attributing the lack of awareness to the segregation between Black and white communities.

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