Ben Crump and Black Men Like him Should get More Credit

He may not be the best communicator but at LEAST Ben Crump is TRYING to help the black community get justice

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – MARCH 29: Attorney Ben Crump speaks during a news conference on March 29, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Opening statements begin today in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who faces second-degree murder charges in the death of George Floyd. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

I must really be on my soapbox this week and you’ll have to forgive me or not read what I have to say. I know radio people want radio news only but I have to say this because it has to do with broadcasting.

The other day somebody sent me a video remarking on how all the people surrounding the George Floyd situation and other situations that have happened that deeply affect the black community that has to do with the police department are taking advantage of the victim’s families for monetary gain. They were attacking Ben Crump and other black men and women calling them opportunists and users. The guy on the video was extremely critical of Crump specifically and he even called him mush mouth.

I found myself laughing because the first thing I thought of was that Fat Albert character that anyone well over 40 would remember that would talk and say hebbie jeebie, a yeebei beebee boo. Then I realized I’m no better than the guy who is attacking Ben Crump by doing that. Truth be told ANY effort by a Black man (especially) to help the Black community should be applauded.

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