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Entries in youth (3)
Why The Police? Jazz Hayden asks this question to students at John Jay College
Our youth are turning to law enforcement because it offers them the best job opportunity, not because of a desire to serve the people. One student even told me that he "hates" the police but he doesn't see an alternative.
ATH Archives - Gun Violence in Our Community
The incident in this video took place in November of 2009 but it is so appropriate for today's situations. Things have not improved since then. All of the purported remedies have proven ineffective. Our experts, academics, social scientist, preachers, and most of all our law enforcement agencies have all proven to be totally ineffective. "Boutique Activism" and "State Intervention" are the problem, not the solution. We need to go back to basics, building caring communities, a sustainable solution that is rooted in caring communities. What is a caring community? That's the discussion we must have.
Uptown Street Workout - "Preparing for Greatness"
Jazz observed this young man, named Johnny, Washington Heights, New York City doing this creative and unique exercise routine. His creativity was amazing to behold. The reason Johnny given for his workout was that he was "preparing for greatness".