Why? I’m feeling so numb right now.

the revolution will not be televised

That’s ridiculous. We have to keep hope alive

This is a low down shame! Folks are STILL acting like it’s 1960. Wonder how MLK JR would feel if he was still here today.

Things that make me go hmmm….

man this shit makes me so mad.. i got so many feelings runnin through me right now

Please do not be discouraged. PLEASE electronically sign the petition at the following website:

http://www.naacp.org/get-...etitions/jena-6/index.php

hmm….well I guess all they can do it re-appeal , so rocking all black that for nothing ?!?!?!

I can’t believe that picture. People are so backwards it is just depressing. I don’t even know what to say.

What kills me though is that Jay-Z, Kanye, 50, Jermaine Dupri, Diddy, etc etc all have $90,000 laying around somewhere and this baby is still in jail. You wanna parade around for perfume album sales and what-have-you but can’t lift

On the real fuck America, seriously, I’m in Canada, n proud cuz we don’t got it that bad, people aren’t stubborn or ignorant in the U.S.. And if you don’t agree with me you got some problems, lets put it this way. The USA which we all consider the leader of this world besides China, has loads of $$$, they spend Billions on a phony war, when they could be helping everyone across the world fight poverty and contribute to peace. Thats what we need to do, now this kid is arrested and from what I know hes not guilty! but he still didn’t get bail how sad is that. Tells you that even now in the U.S. ppl still got it bad its like you guys living in the past, here shit theres literally a huge difference between the Canadian Ghetto n the U.S. we got way better, and we aren’t that rich, we got good medical only due to taxes.. And if your thinkin oh they doing it to stop the terrorists?? MY ASS, U.S. alone have killed over 100,000 Iraqi’s many of them civilans, the soldiers have raped the women, (WAR CRIME).. you know why Saddam Hussain was hanged?? for (WAR CRIMES) now W. fucking Bush is doing the same and everyone is so ignorant they could only care about whats going on to the U.S. ..get over yourself America

less than 100k to get this boy outta jail?

Okay I’m still not understanding why he can’t get bail. Okay Remy is out on bail and she is accused of attempted murder and beating up and threatening a witness. She shot someone, he beat up a guy with a shoe, no deadly weapon involved, but he can’t get bail. This just a example to Al and all the other protestors that they still can do what they want. For those who don’t think it racism, this should wake you up.

what goes around comes around, those judges will get what they deserve.

Then again, only God knows the full story and peoples’ intentions. Whoever is in the wrong will be duly punished in one way or another.

That town hasn’t seen the end of it.

I have prayed and continue to pray not only for those boys, but for this racist country as well. What happened to the white guy that pulled the gun on the black kid in the store ? did he get arrested? This ish is ridiculous!!!

Something good will come out of this later on… I’m not letting it get me down cause these boys don’t deserve this punishment at all. Maybe something less harsh but gosh… Oh well we just gotta keep fighting for them. I’m sure i’d want someone doing the same thing for me if I were locked up on some crazy B.S. like this… Sigh. Keep the faith!!!

The whole situation is just so sad…I thought enough money was raised yesterday to post the bail…

I saw this on CNN. They showed his mom, who my heart really breaks for right now. She could barely walk to her car from crying so bad. And to THat_Dude, “rocking all that black” was not for nothing. We didn’t back down during the bus boycott nor when it came to getting our rights to vote,etc…this just eans the fight is just beginning.

I cosign with you MS.T. I wish there is a way we can run this city into the ground. Since it is a small town I am sure alot of people own there own businesses- which means- they have to get their loans from somewhere. If black people had the power to buy or merge with the bank they get their money from - that minority owner would make them pay a higher premium/ payments. I would force them to close- leaving them with no income. Or if there are large plants in that town shut that down and cut off all resources. This would stiffle them economically. Somethings got to be done!!!

Riz, would you please type like you have some sense?

Blatent racism. I guess I would rather know who the fools are than not. This situation is going to show the true colors of a lot of people. We all should be angry. It is discontent that start revolutions. And show the others that we will not just sit on our hands while you rape us or our children.

My energy and prayers are focused on Bell and the Six as a whole.

Don’t let this dampen the beauty of yesterday. The neo nazi thing doesn’t surprise me, another fear tactic. I was surprise to see all the KKK members at the ralley though, too bad they chose to wear their police uniforms as oppose to the white sheets.

i still don’t understand why they wont give him bail ..

OK FAM PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE DON’T GET DISCOURAGED. THE RALLY WAS JUST THE BEGINNING!!! THEY NEEDED TO SEE THAT WE AS A PEOPLE CAN STAND TOGETHER NONVOLIENT AND STAY FOCUSED ON THE MATTER AT HAND!!!!

THIS MOVEMENT IS A JOURNEY…NOT A SPRINT!!! WE MUST STAY FOCUSED AND CONTINUE TO FIGHT DILLIGENTLY AND UNITED!!!

AND DIDN’T GO DOWN THIS TIME BUT WE WILL BE BACK AND AS WELL THE STATE CAPITAL!!!

CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT WASN’T JUST ONE EVENT, BUT A SERIES OF EVENTS FOR A GREATER CAUSE. WEARING BLACK MADE A DIFFERENCE, COMING TOGETHER MADE A DIFFERENCE, CONCRETE LOOP AND ALL THE OTHER BLOGGER MADE A DIFFERENCE….WE AS A PEOPLE ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

What this and the others suffering in Jena need, is our prayers and our constant support. Did any of you really think this would end that soon? These are the same people who have slave owner running through their veins and have been sitting and waiting for a day like this. If you’re full of rage right now wait for the days to come. Can we keep the dream alive? Seriously, ask yourself. It’s time to MAN UP people.

cosign # 9. I hate telling other people what to do with their money because it’s their money and they can do what they want with it But shouldn’t these rappers and other black entertainers feel obligated to do what they can in a case where Blacks are still recieving unequal treatment in the year 2007. Or maybe many Black celebrities have not informed on this issue. It’s really unfortunate.

when will black folks wake da fuk up and realize that marching is not going to put an end to a biased, racially-motivated (in)justice system. WAKE DA FUK UP, BLACK PEOPLE! you cannot bring your marching shoes to a systemic war; you will lose EVERY time.

hmmm…why do the owner of this truck and minor get arrested for having a noose attached to the vehicle and the minors who hanged the noose at the school were not arrested? Things to make you go hmmm…. I’m beginning to get like my grandmother, I’ll be so happy when THIS life is over! Unfortunately, we live in a world of ignorant, stupid people!

i couldnt imagine being this child parents, i was raised if someone hit me, to hit them back and im sure im not alone so anyone could be in this situation!! All i can do is continue to pray for this child and his family and know that everything unfortunately happens for a reason and that god must have a plan!!! So i will continue to wear black and i will continue to keep hope alive and i hope this doesnt discourage anyone!!!

@ 10 Ritz

Everyone has got their own share of problems. There are racist people everywhere yes babe even in Canada. Now America’s got its problems ,but I would never say F it . I got too much hope to do that . If you feel that way, why are you on an american based website?

That’s expected. The powers that be had to show black people that they would not allow blacks to affect how they interpret their own laws. It was necessary for the government to show white America that they will not be intimidated in any way by blacks.

#29- Are you from Canada?What part?

@Chance #06 Thanks for the link!

This is such a damn shame its 2007 and this is still goin on we still have a loooong way to go! Honesty im white & im ashamed to be catagorized in the same race as these disgusting people! I just wanna say again that not all white people are racist & im so upset that this ignorance & racism is still so alive in this country! We all just need to keep praying for these boys & this country!

We also need to shut America as a whole down…make this country go into a depression. I am tired of these corporations kicking our behind. I just cancelled 2 credit cards, - left with 1- they are not going to see my money no more!!! If enough people follow suit…we can shut this place down economically.

When i heard about this story..
I was sooo shocked..
Couldnt believe situations like these still happens..
I still cant believe it..
This story doen’nt even get any coverage over here in Britain..
Its really sad..
I dont understand why such blatant racism still exists..
Is the condition of the world ever going to get better?..
Because it seems to get worse and worse as time goes on..
And most of this celebrities dont care..
Want nothin to do with it..
They more likely thinking it could “tarnish” their image..
Imagine if 1 of the Jena 6 was my brother..
I wish there was something I could do to help..
Wdf is George Bush doing??..
Kanye is right “George Bush dont like black people”
Bastard

I think we should be a little patient……justice is gonna prevail.

we can pray from now- until Jesus comes back…we need action!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any suggestions?????? I stated alot.

Im praying for this boy and his family its sad to know that all this is still going on I just cant grasp the reason why it hurts me more than anything… He is having his life taking away over a school yard fight its ridiclous that this white boy and friends are out still causing problems I feel like kicking some ass but I know thats the devil and I want stoomp to that level of ignorance or self embrassment….. Just know GOD is coming soon and this will be over.

IT ALL STARTS WITH PARENTING I believe racism starts at home I grew up in a small white town alot of the kids my age were racist because thats how their parents taught them to be the funny thing is is that none of these kids were ever around people other than whites to see how other people are so they never had their own opinions just their parents!! Thank God I moved outta that town my parents got divorced I moved in with my dad best move I ever made!

Wow

A DAMM SHAME.. SHAKING MY HEAD.. AND WE LIVE IN THIS WORLD..

Instead of people saying the country is racist or whatever why dont people start donating or something to help the family. I live all da way In London U.K so i can not really be as much help apart from wear my black in support. People should come together and support this young man that is being destroyed and humiliated by the justice system and the govenment. Were is George Bush in all this sitting down somewere laughing. We are giving the white people of Jena what they want by not donating money to help the child. When they have the money they will have to let him go because there will be no more excuses. So i say that everyone should donate something even if its 1 doller if 90,000 people donate 1 doller there will be enough lets help the family. And lets not forget to pray for the family through this troubled time

Ridiculous.

Black people we need to start the movement over again.

YESTERDAY I CRIED, MY PEOPLE STOOD UP COLLECTIVELY, WE BECAME ONE, I AM A CHILD OF THE SIXTIES AND YOU PEOPLE ARE BEAUTIFUL, NOW WE GET TO SHOW RESOLVE, CHANGE STARTS NOW, WHAT A BLESSING, HOLD ON BROTHER BELL, WE ARE COMING TO GET YOU, AND NO JENA JUDGE CAN STOP US, BLACK NATION STAND UP!!!!!

It is a historical fact, tolerance and acceptance of one’s differences has never been one of humanity’s defining attributes.

Sadly, I am not surprised. They always use one person to make an example of. You didn’t think they would set ALL of them free, now did you?

I’M CONFUSED!?! ISN’T PHILL SPECTOR A FREE MAN AND CURRENTLY ON TRIAL FOR KILLING HIS WIFE!!!!????? THAT FOOL GOT BAIL!!!!

BLACK: GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT!
WHITE: INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY!

SPEECHLESS…

My friend is literally in tears as she just got back from her journey in Jena. She said the mood of the people working together was beautiful until they heard the news regarding no bail…

#9 Sequita you are so right..I think we need to call out hip hop moguls who made the damn FORBES list to do something.. I mean damn…. they got 90,0000 deposited off of interest alone and this prescious little boy is still in jail. Even if he gets penalized for the fight, can his family at least have some time with him so he can get his mind straight.. I am literally getting goose bumbs by reading this sick mess.

I have a daughter and I really hate that she has to grow up in this world. This is why I am trying so hard to make it at my PR stuff because just in case something like this happens to my baby. I can have it covered. At least the financial part of it anyway.

LOVE ya coverage CL
http://www.honeymag.com/modules/elleword.

I LOVE BLACK PEOPLE!!!!

I feel so sad inside… I can’t even comment

I heard about this early this morning, it’s okay I seen a lot of young people out there and we got a lot of fight in us it aint over. I think the protest encouraged M. Bell because CNN got a picture of him pumping his fist on the way back to jail.

NANZ,

money was raised yesterday at the rally for bond….that wasn’t even discussed at the court hearing. the judge won’t let them out on bond

Don’t stop supporting these kids…I can’t believe there still continuing with this madness and I’m mad none of the news stations are reporting the FULL STORY…this is bullsh*t…This kid is sitting in jail wasting his life away over blatant racist arrogance and we are letting it happen…

I have a feeling this is just the beginning.It’s like a pimple that is getting ready to pop. If you look on the news. They show O.J. Simpson 2 million times and Britney the other 5 milliion. They graze across this issue, hoping it will blow over, but this is far from over. The media can be dirty. I just told a girl at work, and she didn’t even know about Jena 6! So start tellin people about it!

None of my friends knew either (Jena 6) so unaware- like you see a car coming at you- and you just stand there…no attempt.

I say give them life for being idiots

the middle east fight for what’s theirs—-sacrafices are made everyday.

SHALOM

this is some real bullshit, where is the JUSTICE!

Co-sign with 46.

i cnt even stomache dis

first off where is obama????? is there justice or it’s just us?????

This should be a wake up call to all of you folks that think racism still doesn’t exist. I read the article, and I didn’t see a valid reason why bail isn’t being granted. The judge said it’s “premature” to release him. What kind of fucked up shit is that???

It doesn’t matter how much money they raise if the the bitch ass judge won’t grant bail.

I want to apologize to anyone that I am about to offend.. This is exactly why I would never lie with a white man just for this reason. That was purely a hate crime but they saw it as a “joke” now one white boy gets his ass whooped and 6 black men have a criminal record behind that. Bush is spending billions on war and can’t even get the shit in America straight. My heart goes out to those families and I pray that justice is served, whether it is now or 10 years from now.
Like Kanye said “even if you pushing a benz you still a nigga in a coupe”. White America will never see us as equal because they fear what they don’t understand. And anyone that thinks racism is gone is living a lie, just because you married to one or have kids by one doesn’t mean that somewhere in that family they are not calling you a nigga behind closed doors. All these black men get rich and switch, won’t be me. Any one of those boys could have been a relative of any of us. If the table was turned would 6 white boys be doing time if they beat a black boy.. HELL NO!! It happened a few times and those fucking crackers are walking the streets while a few of us are dead or were left mentally and physically challenged.
YES SHIT LIKE THIS MAKES ME A FUCKING RACIST, YES I SAID IT!!!

*singing*
LET MY PEOPLE GOOOOOO!

I KNOW THIS SHIT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN, JUST LIKE WE GOT F**K OVER DURING HURRICANE KATRINA…. IT WON’T STOP….I’LL KEEP ALL OF THEM IN OUR PRAYER..
.ITS CRAZY SO MANY PEOPLE SAY THEY WANT TO GO TO HEAVEN….GOD SEES NO COLOR…THeRe WONT BE SEGREGATION 0r ANY DAMN NOOSES IN HEAVEN….

IM GETTING HIGHLY PISS OFF!

I was speechless when I heard this…..

I cant believe this I am sooooo disappointed…but where are our black influential leaders at…Oprah, Obama, or Jay-Z what are they saying about this whole situation!

#64 KENDRA

I THINK OBAMA..IS NOT GOING TO EVEN OPEN HIS MOUTH ABOUT IT…HES TOO BUSY TRYING TO GET INTO OFFICE….IT’S REAllY SAD

#18 that is not answer, that is just return racism, we need equality not revenge

it just sickens me what the judges said about messin up their lives at the stroke of the pen, i believe they are not doin their job properly they are just bein racist trying to ruin these kids lives

i do think they did wrong and should have some punishment becaue sometimes we have to be greater than other and not let them bring us to their level, but I think 9 months is long enough

and i dont know who’s lookin for obama, he is not the president, he is not over louisiana

murderers can get a bond this is bull!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the people of jena says ” we not racist” bull**** now the kkk got the family info on their web site sayn they going get justice and now the fbi is in it hmmmm wonder kkk gona b arrested.

I’m still waiting on Obama and other leaders comments

@66

What equality are you looking for?

I know this isnt a joking matter but can we take one second to focus on the fact that dude’s real name that sent the photo to cnn is CASANOVA LOVE!!!!!. . . . . . . Ok now that Im over that . . . . . . I cant believe that he is still in jail. Enough is enough already. I feel for the people still left in Jena that have to deal with racism on a daily basis. I also cant believe someone would have the nerve to hang a noose from the back of a truck. My eyes are wide open right now. Im speechless. We fight for freedom and equality in the Middle East and we dont even have the same rights here at home. Damn Shame. . . . . stylerazzi.blogspot.com

@67

Most of the FBI is KKK. I’ve said and I’ll say it again. That marching doesn’t do a damn thing. Sharptongue could’ve went down there by himself with his salt and pepper perm and big mouth and got the result that was needed, the charges dropped to juvenile status. The Most High will shut down EVERYTHING that is not according to his word.

hmmm isnt it ironic that the 16yr with the nooses , gun , brass knuckles , drunk will only b charged as a juvenile and mayor and police chief said he fall under different laws because of his age…………………….p.s. shame on obama aka the fighter of civil rights in Chicago

Ok, I am a bit confused…couldn’t Jesse Jackson or Al Sharpton assist the family in helpng to post bond. Are there any bail/bond companies in a Parrish or a city close by. This is ridiculous, simply ridiculous. He is has been in jail since Dec. of 2006. I have heard people say “well he had a criminal background.” The fact that he had a criminal background truly hasn’t helped his situation, but it shouldn’t keep him in jail and for 90% of that time in an adult jail. He even turned 17 while in jail.

Obviously this incident is indicative of the bias and racism in America. If you know anything about our Constitution you would know how serious this situation truly is. First, of all the charges against Mychal Bell have already been dropped! Bell has continually been denied bail even after the states appeal court dismissed the charges filed against him. The district attorney has said that even though the charges have been dropped, he still has two weeks to file more charges against Bell! Bell’s defense is in the process of filing a writ of Habeas corpus…because the jail system has no legal right to hold this young man after charges have been dismissed. This is unlawful imprisonment. Jena, La’s has violated Bell’s Bill of Rights. So while people are marching and wearing black ensembles, the fact remains that even if this matter is resolved…we have not progressed all that much since slavery.

Now who is going to protest for the white people, cuz we all know that nooses are not against the law. Man we are WE AS A HUMAN RACE going to GROW UP,