Preface: The Bailey murder is being investigated and currently the police think it was an assasination. This has not been proved but judging from what I have read and since they have now got the shooter, it is looking likely. So I am writing this post from that standpoint.
This story I am sure many people have heard of. It made the world headlines. I did a post on it on my blog but I have been thinking about it so much. This man lost his life because he wanted to write an article supposedly about how the a black muslim bakery in the United States was having financial troubles. A young black man pulled the trigger. Just killed that journalist and a father, husband was just extinguished. Anger aside, I just need to know, why do our people feel the need to silence their own?
I thought countries in the West like the US prattled on and on about a free press and freedom of speech. Now, our own people are acting like idiots, assasinating people. What the hell is going on? My country does not have a good record with journalists either. The former president Benjamin Mkapa shut down this iconic comic strip newspaper in Tanzania called Sanifu. It was militant and just one of those amazing pieces of Swahili graphic literature that ridiculed political leaders whilst showing the plight of ordinary people. The Gambia apparently has a horrible record with journalists too. We can only imagine what it must be like in Zimbabwe. If the opposition leader Tsvangirai is beaten, what would happen to journalists who refuse to write what the government tells them?
Edit: Just as I finished this post, I headed over to ConcreteLoop for my usual gossip reading. I was deeply saddened to see the murders of 3 young black college hopefuls in a school yard in Newark, United States. 1 person survived and she is in fair condition in the hospital. it is heartbreaking. The Bailey murder and now this. What is going to happen to black people in the future? Apparently, it was done in an execution style murder. I just can’t fathom why. I am in shock.
Now, what is going to happen with the ‘no-snitching’ rule? If I see Cam’ron opening his mouth about no one saying anything, he should be afrospear’d.
–A
The black muslim bakery , has/had more than financial troubles . The founder Yusef Bey was accused of 27 counts of sexual assualt , as well as fathered a child from one of these assults . He had over 40 children , and he died from colon cancer before he could stand trial .
His successor was murdered and his son took over , and has been mashing things up considerably ….
The journalist Mr Bailey , was investigating the black muslim bakery and what criminal rackets they were involved in … He knew they were bad news , it is documented in court cases .
I feel for his family that he got shot , but I can only hope that he was doing what he loved ” journalism “… I think we never give credit to the journalists who risk thier lives to tell a story that affects our lives .
The real heroes and celebrities are the spys / journalists / people who work for the non profits / product development people who work within the system of war torn countries and or corrupt government / and willingly give thier lives on a daily basis so that we can live a safer , or enjoy a product which facillitates everyday life .
Everyday most wake up and never give thanks to these people or give a offerring to the dead I am writing this comment , to acknowledge these sacrifices , and to say thanks …..
Rip ( with incense burning to the right the left to the back and the front )
Terrance Aeriel, 18,
Dashon Harvey, 20,
Iofemi Hightower, 20,
Chauncy Bailey
Boitumelo McCallum 20
The Chauncey Bailey murder seems like something from a movie to me. I heard the details yesterday & was shocked! The “alleged” murderer had a checkered past of violence & crime. And the bakery founder was a hot mess. Kinda reminds me of Elijah Muhammad.
According to the report I heard yesterday, there may be more than one perpetrator.
Bottom line is that this was a shameful murder!
The murder of the 3 students is so sad. 3 young promising lives stolen by a soulless gunman. I hope that they are brought to justice (vigilante maybe) soon.
Bygbaby
I just read that the perp “Devaughndre Broussard” (what kinda name is Devaughndre????) is only nine-damn-teen! Our youth are truly losing their minds & throwing away their lives.
Bygbaby
Whats also sad is that he wants everyone to believe , he had this idea and he acted on this solo… Why is it they always recruit the young kids ? Because their minds are easy to mold , they feel invincible , full of life … Poor Kid looking for love and found murder . after jail , if he survives he will either want to right his wrong , or continue to be a cold hearted killer . I have no faith , i opt for the last one .,
yeah i,m black afro descandant
i,m so so saddly when i,m listen that raid which happen from these kind child
i wish to family of victim to be concetrate
thanks