There is an entity sometimes called the “lynching era” that took place roughly between 1880 and 1960. While many non-black people were lynched, we’ve come to associate it with vile oppression of blacks at the hands of despicable and cowardly white racists, often of the Ku Klux Klan type. During the 80-year “lynching era” approximately 3,500 blacks were murdered in this manner.
Keeping this figure in mind, let’s consider the events following the killing of George Floyd, which have variously been described as “peaceful protests” and “riots and looting,” depending on one’s view: the property damage estimate is in the $2 billion range, which gives credence to the “riots and looting” perspective. But more importantly, we now have the statistics to see one awful aspect of the human cost in the post-George Floyd era- the number of murders committed.
It should be prefaced that murders typical occur within racial groupings, for example, of whites murdered, about 80% are murdered by other white people, and blacks are typically in the low 90% range. Overall murder rates, measured using the standard of per 100,000 people, steadily increased from the late 1960s and reached a zenith in 1980 at 10.2. They remained distressingly high until a gradual drop in the new century, so that, for example, it was 4.5 in 2013 and 2014; in the immediate pre-George Floyd year of 2019 it was 5.0. In 2020, the greatest increase in recorded history occurred, with the rate climbing to 7.8.
In actual numbers, keeping in mind that approximately 13% of the US population is black, in 2020 there were a total of about 17,500 murders, and roughly 10,000 of these victims were black, meaning about 57% of all victims of murder were black and, with some statistical extrapolation, at least 9,100 of these were killed by other blacks. Think about this: now in America, every 4 to 5 months the number of black people murdered by other blacks is equal to the total number of black people murdered during the entire 80-some year lynching era.
In researching this article I came across an "anti-gun website, (gunmemorial.org) which lists names and photos (where available) of all those murdered by firearms by state. The page I happened to open was for Mississippi and, for the 3 month period July 2021-September 2021, had 103 entries; while 17 had no photo associated, 67 of the 103 were black. That is truly astounding, not just for the lack of racial diversity of victims, but because these killings are ignored by those whose mantra is “diversity, equity, inclusion.” Their narrative is that the mostly mythical “white supremacists” are the “greatest domestic threat,” and they are more than willing to sacrifice thousands upon thousands of black lives to maintain this narrative.
Though a plurality, or more likely a majority, of this violence and death is young black males killing other young black males, a sickening number of children are collateral damage, so to speak. Not just collateral damage done by bullets, but by all of the heartless and self-involved grandstanding elite who spout the mantra of “diversity, equity, inclusion.” Here are a few of their faces, faces of 10 murdered black children ignored by the Democrats in their lust for the mantra "diversity, equity, inclusion;" kids 10 years of age or less, killed in July, August, or Sept 2021 in different locations in the US:
Niyah Courtney, age 6 
Mychal Moultry Jr, age 4 
Da'Nilya Bankhead, age 8 
Jamicheal Petty, age 8 
Jayden Harris, age 9 
Lebron Ke'ir Robinson, age 10 
Calyia Stringer, age 3 
Zy'Kerioun Brown, age 5 
Shaquille Walker Jr, age 3 
Persayus Davis-May, age 10
Carole Ann Milljour
Another great article, Reid, and so heart breaking to say the least. …and it is very heart breaking to look at those children who were murdered for no good reason. The left has given way to violence at any level with no apparent recourse for these horrific actions. In terms of the left, if you are good, you are bad; if you are bad, you are considered good. I know these people have hearts for their own family and friends, but apparently don’t care about anyone else…no one else matters, just their agenda; and that is to strip this country and everyone in it, who opposes them, by taking control of every aspect that ever made this country great. If that were to happen, though, what would happen to them? Perhaps they would be subjected to their own evil misfortunes…by those they are (so to speak) in bed with, perhaps?!? I think they would be turning on each other at some point! …are they too stupid to realize that likelihood? Power is power!
Communism is certainly being spread throughout and it is a sad time for everyone who loves freedom, justice and self-reliance. I know we will beat this war against all freedom loving citizens because we cannot and will not stand for this. So many things are happening behind the scenes to rid this nation of this anti-American plaque. We are strong, we are brave and we will win! It may take months, but I believe we will take our country back. My dad and all the military who have gone before us to protect and defend, did not suffer or die in vain.
I always wondered why black people could possibly be angry at this point in time. Our forefathers (Native Americans, French and British Revolutionaries and Black Slaves) all suffered the consequences of war to protect and defend.) This country and all citizens have a far better life because of the sacrifices they made.
When I see people who just want to live off the fat of the land, have no desire to pitch in or help out, or to encourage their youth to be self-reliant and productive in the many ways already available, I just want to scream: WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE. We have always had more than what we need and yet, we cry for more. If we don’t learn to appreciate what we have, and don’t appreciate others for the mere fact that we all share the same homeland, then what will become of us. Many hands make less work. I don’t mind helping out where there’s a need, but if someone can help themselves, then by all means, do it! To cry racism when it doesn’t even exist outside of fabrications to create unrest in order to overthrow the country, to create a woke society that is so bizarre and makes no sense and to give illegals the rights to our monies and benefits for no purpose other than, again, to overthrow this nation, then those who support these so-called misguided ideas need to wake up. I guess its up to each and every God-fearing person and Freedom Loving Citizen to fight back and not give up or give in. I sometimes hope all this nonsense is just a fad that will eventually burn itself out.
I do have hope and I pray everyday for this great nation to be united once again against the evils of our time and with God at the helm, I’m certain our prayers will be answered, and this nation will be great again! God Bless and help those who have or will suffer from the ignorance and arrogance, greed and corruption of our time by those who allow murderers to continue the rampage, abortion to kill our unborn, to give voice and power to corrupt public officials. God Bless all freedom loving citizens because we do have a lot of work ahead of us! Make no mistake, however, if we do what we need to do to protect and defend, I honestly believe we will succeed, eventually!!!
Ronald Sparkman
I'm not sure which I appreciated more. Reid's article or Carol Ann's comment.
Both spot on.
Carl Butler
Good job, Reid! You are saying what too few in academia and media are afraid of or ashamed of saying.
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