Every February we learn something new about a Black person that didn’t receive credit for something that he or she did, but how often do we learn something new about Blacks that received credit for something that he or she didn’t do?
Not often enough.
Fortunately with the advancement of science and technology, falsely accused Blacks are having their names cleared of wrongdoing more frequently, but unfortunately in a lot of situations, it takes a very long time to have their names cleared.
And I wonder, what kind of therapy does a falsely accused Black person receive after being cleared of wrongdoing? Are there any special programs out there for such victims? Or are they simply given the traditional Black Therapy Package: Prayer and Ginger Ale?
*Quick Rant Alert* Why do so many Black people think that praying for someone is the best thing that you can do to help someone? Do you know that praying is literally the easiest thing that you can do for someone? It’s so easy that you can do it with your eyes closed.
If your car breaks down on the highway, do you want me to pray for you to find a ride or come get yo ass? I’m not saying people shouldn’t pray for folks, but I do believe that faith without works is dead. I digress.
Anyway, imagine if one requirement to graduate law school entailed the student having to team up with 9 other students (on day one) in an effort to help exonerate someone that claims (beyond a reasonable doubt) to be falsely accused. Such a program would help a lot of people out and would be easy as heck to organize.
Afterall, some help is better than no help for these victims of the justice system.
The End.
This has been a #TeamWoods moment in Black History.
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