In almost every highly publicized case of police using deadly force and killing unarmed individuals; the person killed was an African American male. These incidents have caused dramatic erosion in public confidence in the justice system and America's promise of equal treatment under the law. Minority communities lack confidence in our judicial system.First; we must recognize our own biases. We all have them. No one is exempt. The biggest challenge; however; is to figure out what we do once we recognize them. For those working in the justice system; from police to prosecutors and judges; and yes; even public defenders; the consequences have broad; far-reaching; and sometimes even fatal consequences.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Powerful Recording of American HistoryBy RYCJI had a strong inclination this memoir was going to be a powerful recording of history; and it was. There was more direct; genuine information contained in this tome than expected. I enjoyed reading between the lines; nothing designed to delude readers; but more so due to my personal habit of analyzing and absorbing details in fragments. It was innocuous things such as valuing ‘land ownership’; in juxtapose to the historical events of how land was initially acquired in America.Overall; there was a lot to absorb and take from this memoir; again; far more than expected. The tireless work melded into living this experience; and now buttressed in print; for sure is a valuable recording of history. Highly recommended!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Absolutely Elegant!By Lorenzo YorkDr. Barbara Reynolds did a magnificent job of weaving source material; historical documents and her personal interviews with Mrs. Coretta Scott King into a powerful narrative of how God used a woman of humble beginnings into one of the most influential leaders America has produced.The power of this biography is the delivery of Mrs. King's voice to the powerful influence she and other women yielded in shaping civil rights and human rights into a socially transformative series of events for America and the world. Born in 1953; I am indebted to the sacrifices that Mrs. King made for all of us present day beneficiaries.Thank you; Rev. Dr. Reynolds. This book is absolutely elegant! Just like it's subject!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Eye-Opening; Wonderful and insightfulBy John TroyOh my goodness; i am so very glad and overwhelming Happy to have read this nook. I have read numerous books from and about Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and the civil Rights movement; but seen Through The Eyes of Coretta has been so enlightening. She was truly a remarkable woman in her own right. I have a newfound respect and love for her. I would encourage anyone who's considering reading another book about the movement to definitely put this on their bucket list. It's just so unfortunate that her accomplishments have gone nearly unnoticed in terms of the impact she's had in so many areas.
