black and blue

Who knew that alley would be the convergence point for so much looming over his life? And society at large? Another unarmed Black man killed by a White police officer. A community on the verge of exploding. The continuance of long-standing struggles such as poverty, unemployment, and drug addiction. The media and politicians glossing over the real issues for more sensational storylines. And as a Black cop, what does it mean to truly "serve and protect" in the midst of these? And what is tru...