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Ask A Black Person! Have you ever had a question you wanted to ask the one black friend that you know, but refrained because you didn't want to run the risk of sounding racist?" That's the question Gabriel Green asked at the College Union Poetry Slam Invitational finals in March. Green, a student at Eastern Michigan University, gives hilarious responses to common mysteries he assumes white people are dying to solve. For example, why are black people so good at basketball? His explanations are funny, but also serve to demystify the black experience for his white peers. Included in his list of questions is, "Do black people hate all white people?" to which Green says, "Of course we don't, we just hate the people who perpetuate or refuse to acknowledge the history of social, political, and racial f**kery placed against us." And yes, Green reminds white audience members, if you have to ask if something is racist... it is. Watch the hilarious but insightful clip on my YouTube Channel and/or Website #askablackdude #gabrielgreen #poetry #datvegasgyrl 💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋💋 www.datvegasgyrl.com Facebook : @datvegasgyrl Twitter : @datvegasgyrl Tumblr : datvegasgyrl Google+ : Ajasaid Live Snap chat : ajasaidlive /Datvegasgyrl Youtube : https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCqTHvYCv7rXOCa1XbE (at Las Vegas, Nevada)

The #PalestinePoliceDepartment has released video taken by the officers' body cameras during the May 31 shooting of 47-year-old #JamesDBushey of #Elkhart. The video of each officers' camera shows Sgt. #GabrielGreen and patrol officer #KaylynnGriffin went into the restroom and found Bushey hiding in a stall. Later in each of the videos, Bushey is escorted out of the restaurant where Green attempts to control Bushey. Griffin has her Taser gun ready to fire at Bushey when she sees a gun in his hand. She screams “Gun! Gun! Gun!” as Green lets go of Bushey and pulls his weapon to begin firing at the suspect. Green fires eight to nine rounds, while Griffin puts her Taser away, pulls her handgun, and fires three to four shots at Bushey. The officers attempted to seek medical attention for Bushey, but he was already dead from multiple gun shots from both officers. Officers were alerted to the incident after a #WalMart employee saw Bushey try to take a case of beer from the store. Bushey then ran to the restaurant while employees followed him and called police. Officers learned later the gun Bushey pointed at them was an air gun made to look like a Colt 1911 .45 caliber #handgun. The whole incident spanned a matter of seconds as officers had to make quick decisions for the safety of those around them. Palestine Police Capt. #JamesMuniz said that the officers followed protocol by trying to control their suspect calmly and removing him from others, then restraining him, to possibly using a #Taser gun, and finally stopping the threat by using their #firearms. “This was an unfortunate incident not only for the family but also for us in the police department,” Muniz said. “People may ask the question, 'Why did the officers have to shoot so many times?' Well their adrenaline kept them shooting until they were safe. Really no officer knows how many shots they are taking until the situation is cleared.” During the investigation #officers were placed on light duty until a #AndersonCounty #grandjury met and took no action against the officers on June 25. The grand jury viewed the footage as part of its deliberations. The officers returned to full duty the following weekend.

#Repost @the_exposing_truth ・・・ Body camera footage of a fatal shooting in #Texas was released by the #PalestinePolice Department this week, exonerating the officer who pulled the trigger. The incident, which occurred on May 31, surrounded 47-year-old #JamesBushey, a man accused of attempting to steal alcohol from a nearby #Walmart. Bushey was confronted in the bathroom of an #Applebee’s by #Sergeant #GabrielGreen and #Officer #KaylynGriffin that evening and ordered outside for questioning. “You’re a suspect in reference to a theft case. I need you to step out please,” #SergeantGreen says. “Don’t act dumb for me. Come on and step out. Okay? You’re on video.” Once outside, #OfficerGriffin continued the investigation by asking Bushey for his identification. Suddenly, Bushey responded by pulling a pistol from his waist and aiming it at Officer Griffin. “Gun! Gun! Gun!” Officer Griffin screams. After struggling with the officers, Bushey turned towards the pair once more and aimed his pistol, causing Sergeant Green to unleash a barrage of bullets. Palestine Police Captain James Muniz, who called the incident “very unfortunate,” praised both the officers for their vigilance and the role of the body camera. “[It’s important] to have a real personal look at exactly what an officer sees in real time and how quick things happen,” Captain Muniz said. After a full investigation, the department revealed that the handgun had actually been a pellet gun, a moot point given the suspect’s outrageous behavior. “Officers learned later the gun Bushey pointed at them was an air gun made to look like a #Colt1911 .45 caliber handgun,” notes the #PalestineHerald. The situation highlights the importance of body cameras in not only uncovering police corruption, but in vindicating officers as well. Both Officer Griffin and Sergeant Green have returned to duty since being placed on paid administrative leave.