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sheshe2

(83,328 posts)
Thu Dec 4, 2014, 06:26 PM Dec 2014

Thank You AG Holder!!!

For years now one of the things that has frustrated me about the "what have you done for me lately" Blackacademics has been their insistence that the Obama administration hasn't done anything for the African American community. That's why - back in 2011 - I started writing about DOJ's investigations into police brutality.

Today we learned that the investigation into Cleveland's Police Department has resulted in a finding that they have engaged in a pattern and practice of using excessive force. It is horribly sad that this finding comes too late to save the life of Tamir Rice. But perhaps we can take some small amount of comfort in the fact that previous investigations might have saved the lives of others. And hopefully this one will be part of finding justice for Tamir's death.

P.S. For those of you who - like me - are going to miss having Eric Holder as our Attorney General, this article about what he plans to do in the future is hopeful. And in 2 years, he's likely to have some company

Attorney General Eric Holder Plans ‘Institute of Justice’ to Address Protest Concerns

He says Ferguson could be a seminal moment for the national conversation around race



Attorney General Eric Holder has begun drafting plans to continue his work rebuilding the relationship between local law enforcement and the black community after he leaves public office next year.

“This whole notion of reconciliation between law enforcement and communities of color is something that I really want to focus on and to do so in a very organized way,” he said Tuesday in an interview with TIME. “Not just as Eric Holder, out there giving speeches—though certainly that could be a part of it—but to have maybe a place where this kind of effort is housed and to be associated with that kind of an entity.”

Read More http://time.com/3617425/ferguson-garner-eric-holder-attorney-general/


But, I have to say; these are the kinds of issues that I’ve talked about with the President since his first days here in Washington, DC. I met him before he had been sworn in as a senator. We bonded over these criminal justice reform concerns and views of racial matters. We share a worldview...




http://immasmartypants.blogspot.com/2014/12/thank-you-ag-holder.html

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Thank You AG Holder!!! (Original Post) sheshe2 Dec 2014 OP
The racist police agencies have been avoiding scrutiny. No more. joshcryer Dec 2014 #1
And I thank you josh... sheshe2 Dec 2014 #2
Admittedly I didn't see it until you linked it! joshcryer Dec 2014 #3
Thanks, I gotta go sometime soon, getting late here. sheshe2 Dec 2014 #5
I liked Kucinich plan for a Dept of Peace Beringia Dec 2014 #4
‘Institute of Justice’ this is wonderfully encouraging news.. thank you, she. Cha Dec 2014 #6
Yup! sheshe2 Dec 2014 #7

joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
1. The racist police agencies have been avoiding scrutiny. No more.
Fri Dec 5, 2014, 01:44 AM
Dec 2014

Thanks to the people making this the case. This is fundamentally a civil rights issue.

Thanks for the OP sheshe!

joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
3. Admittedly I didn't see it until you linked it!
Fri Dec 5, 2014, 01:51 AM
Dec 2014

Around 2PM here when you posted it and I wasn't on!

I'll give it a few kicks throughout the night!

sheshe2

(83,328 posts)
5. Thanks, I gotta go sometime soon, getting late here.
Fri Dec 5, 2014, 01:55 AM
Dec 2014

We are all in different zones, hard to keep up with work and all.

Beringia

(4,313 posts)
4. I liked Kucinich plan for a Dept of Peace
Fri Dec 5, 2014, 01:53 AM
Dec 2014
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Peace

Make expert recommendations on the latest techniques for diplomacy, mediation, conflict resolution to the U.S. President for various strategies.




Cha

(295,899 posts)
6. ‘Institute of Justice’ this is wonderfully encouraging news.. thank you, she.
Fri Dec 5, 2014, 02:01 AM
Dec 2014
"Attorney General Eric Holder has begun drafting plans to continue his work rebuilding the relationship between local law enforcement and the black community after he leaves public office next year".

sheshe2

(83,328 posts)
7. Yup!
Fri Dec 5, 2014, 02:11 AM
Dec 2014

I knew he was going to do something great Cha! He and PBO when he leaves office, hmmmm if it happens they can rock this world.

"P.S. For those of you who - like me - are going to miss having Eric Holder as our Attorney General, this article about what he plans to do in the future is hopeful. And in 2 years, he's likely to have some company"


Hugs Cha.

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