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On AlterNet: black men

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "black men"

Will They Arrest Britney in Mansfield for Sagging Pants?

Will They Arrest Britney in Mansfield for Sagging Pants?

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, New America Media. September 6, 2007.
Sagging pants are an easy and convenient symbol of the supposed dereliction and menace of young black men. The consequence of that symbol and thinking has been devastating.

Sagging Your Pants? Risk a Fine Or Jail Time

Sagging Your Pants? Risk a Fine Or Jail Time

Alex Jung, AlterNet: PEEK. August 31, 2007.
Alex Jung: Pant-saggers in Mansfield, LA can be fined $150 (plus court costs) or be thrown into jail up to 15 days. Seriously?

Craig's a Liar from the 'Hood' Too

Craig's a Liar from the 'Hood' Too

Earl Ofari Hutchinson, AlterNet. August 31, 2007.
Why did the comparison of Craig to the guy from the 'hood' so easily roll out of arresting officer Dave Karnsnia's mouth? It didn't seem to fit. Or did it?