Consider This from NPR The Latest Mass Shooting in Florida Was Racist. What Role Do State Politics Play?
Aug 28, 2023
Mutaqee Akbar, president of the Tallahassee branch of the NAACP, discusses the recent mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, where three Black individuals lost their lives to a racially motivated attack. He delves into how state politics, particularly under Governor Ron DeSantis, have influenced rising racial tensions and violence. Akbar emphasizes the connection between loosened gun laws and restrictive race education policies, urging a call for accountability among politicians. The conversation highlights community resilience in the face of senseless tragedy.
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Jacksonville Shooting Victims
- A mass shooting in Jacksonville, Florida, at a Dollar General left three Black people dead.
- The victims were A.J. Laguerre Jr. (19), Gerald Deshawn Gallon (29), and Angela Michelle Carr (52).
Shooter's Racist Motive
- The shooter, a 21-year-old white man, left behind racist writings.
- He attempted to enter Edward Waters University, a historically Black university, before the Dollar General attack.
DeSantis's Policies and Racism
- Mutaki Akbar points out that DeSantis's policies have emboldened racist individuals.
- He argues that these policies diminish the worth of minority groups.