News: Black Dad Bans T Shirts & Trainers So Sons Wont Be Shot

Javan

Lawrence Otis Graham is an Ivy League graduate, attorney in New York and the author of 14 books. He lives in a predominately white, upper class suburb with his wife and children. He share's his experiences in the article, but the house rules he set for his kids stood out for me the most:

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1. Never run while in the view of a police officer or security person unless it is apparent that you are jogging for exercise, because a cynical observer might think you are fleeing a crime or about to assault someone.

2. Carry a small tape recorder in the car, and when you are the driver or passenger (even in the back seat) and the vehicle has been stopped by the police, keep your hands high where they can be seen, and maintain a friendly and non-questioning demeanor.

3. Always zip your backpack firmly closed or leave it in the car or with the cashier so that you will not be suspected of shoplifting.

4. Never leave a shop without a receipt, no matter how small the purchase, so that you can’t be accused unfairly of theft.

5. If going separate ways after a get-together with friends and you are using taxis, ask your white friend to hail your cab first, so that you will not be left stranded without transportation.

6. When unsure about the proper attire for a play date or party, err on the side of being more formal in your clothing selection.

7. Do not go for pleasure walks in any residential neighborhood after sundown, and never carry any dark-colored or metallic object that could be mistaken as a weapon, even a non-illuminated flashlight.

8. If you must wear a T-shirt to an outdoor play event or on a public street, it should have the name of a respected and recognizable school emblazoned on its front.

9. When entering a small store of any type, immediately make friendly eye contact with the shopkeeper or cashier, smile, and say “good morning” or “good afternoon.”

Read more about their experiences here:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/postev...n-i-was-wrong/

Javan

Was my OP title not sensational enough?

Shaliydah88

I guess.

Javan

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Originally posted by Shaliydah88

I guess.

Any suggestions?

Horse

1. Don't live in the US

TheLuckyOnes

Its really sad that African-Americans have to go through all these precaution just to live peacefully.

FunkyDinevo

I mean....

TheLuckyOnes

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Originally posted by UpInFlames

1. Don't live in the US

THIS.

Sad but true, even Europe treats black people better than the US

Cas

That's unfortunate to hear. But
better be safe than sorry.

Chrome

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Originally posted by TheLuckyOnes

Its really sad that African-Americans have to go through all these precaution just to live peacefully.

Right...

classiccity98

thats horrible that black people have to go through all these precautions just to live like everyone else.

Javan

Just kinda reinforces the concept of white privilege. All the money in the world and you still have to worry about this kind of stuff.

Walley

The more important issue is why he's married to woman when he is clearly gay.

Seriously though, this is really sad and makes me angry. The fact that anyone has to have this mindset just baffles me.

Toya

This makes me angry that he feels like he needs to do this just to ****ing keep his sons alive. The fear he must feel every day when his sons are out and he doesn't know if they're following all those rules. Ugh. I couldn't live with all that paranoia.

Quietly Trek

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Originally posted by TheLuckyOnes

THIS.

Sad but true, even Europe treats black people better than the US

Europe treats its South Asians and Arabs worse, so it's all the same in the end.

Artemisia

javan, your comment on the video

Kim Kardashian

It's awful that people have to do things like this to be safe.

Javan

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Originally posted by Artemisia

javan, your comment on the video

That's not me

Kim Kardashian

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Originally posted by Artemisia

javan, your comment on the video

cloudinthesky

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Originally posted by TheLuckyOnes

Its really sad that African-Americans have to go through all these precaution just to live peacefully.

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Originally posted by TheLuckyOnes

Its really sad that African-Americans have to go through all these precaution just to live peacefully.

This tbh. It's really saddening that black families even have to have this kind of talk. That said, if it has to be this way, I do think these are all good rules and if this is still a problem by the time I'm old enough to have a family I will probably tell my kids this too.

Now, let's patiently await the racists to spout off about how this is unnecessary and blacks just want attention and turn this thread into the usual mess.