You’ve never seen a Columbine done by a black child. Never. They always say, ‘We can’t believe it happened here. We can’t believe it’s these suburban white kids.’ It’s only them!
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that the media and people often assume that school shootings are only committed by white students from the suburbs, and not by Black students. The speaker argues that this perception is not accurate, and that the public reacts with more surprise when the perpetrators are white rather than Black. The quote aims to highlight the racial biases and stereotypes that can influence how people perceive and respond to acts of violence in schools.
About Van Jones
Van Jones is a prominent American political analyst, media personality, lawyer, author, and civil rights advocate. He has served in the Obama administration, founded several non-profit organizations, and is a regular CNN commentator with his own shows. Van Jones is a multi-talented individual with a diverse career spanning politics, media, and social justice.
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