The Cops, an account by a long time Marigny Klan opponent about my role in getting a phony simple assault charge lodged against an innocent Black men by one of their board members dismissed. http://www.nolascape.org/the-cops/ -Nadra Enzi aka Cap Black, Your UrbanSafetyist and Brothers and Badges Together Advocate. @nadraenzi on twitter. 504 214-3082
For three house-shaking weeks New Orleans #1 crimefighter & mentor Brother Al Mims has fought a group of contractors intent upon driving 18 ton trucks through his neighborhood. This illegal daily earthquake threatens to damage homes already battered by hurricane Katrina's waters in crime-besieged Central City.
I've served as " oracle " ( off site support documenting and e-mailing relevant information to media and office holders ) since last week and heard Brother Al's ordeal via cellphone as he talked with foremen only to have the issue re-occur.
Sadly, when you are an urban stakeholder, those whose salaries your taxes pay will lie or ignore you based upon your ethnicity and zip code. Or worse! Unfortunately, a worse response occured the last time Brother Al talked to these contractors. One worker, who happened to be Black, said," F--- you! " and the White foreman rudely informed him that he was the only homeowner complaining.
Actually, Brother Al represented several homeowners in this matter as vice president of their neighborhood association.
My urban fellowship, SWS: Security Within Self, was founded to assist stellar stakeholders like our chaplin Brother Al Mims. Despite being medium brown ( an inside joke, lol ), he was more than Black enough to be mistreated.
Were he White, of any status, but especially upper income, he wouldn't have been mistreated. The case of SWS verses the contemptuous contractors working this Sewage and Water Board contract continues.
Stay tuned!
NOTE: Ask Brother Al Mims yourself at 504 914-1622.
-Nadra Enzi aka Cap Black, Your UrbanSafetyist & SWS founder. @nadraenzi on twitter. 504 214-3082
"Project 21: New Visions" Commentary from Project 21-Black Conservative Leadership Network Issues With Inner City Youth. by SWS founder Nadra Enzi aka "Cap Black" @nadraenzi on twitter. 504 214-3082. ...
A quick hello to #UrbanSafetyism followers reminding them to be aware; to CARE ( create awareness & responsibility everywhere ); not be victims and more importantly, not be victimizers!
-Nadra Enzi aka Cap Black, Your UrbanSafetyist and Brothers and Badges Together Advocate. 504 214-3082. @nadraenzi on twitter.
Security Within Self ( SWS ), isn't just a catch phrase I coined.
It's a mindset to counter uninvited aggression in urban areas. Countering aggression is made all the more difficult when assailants are children. A recent discussion poignantly captured this dilemma.
A pair of ten year olds made a robbery attempt upon a professional who is, ironically, a social justice activist. Staying true to her values, she moved the lead assailant away by placing her hands on his shoulders. Please note she didnt shove him nor become irate.
This displayed considerable grace under pressure given her position as intended victim.
His regrettable response was punching her in the face several times. She repeatedly called him, " Baby! " in an attempt to remind him he is still a child, despite the crime he committed. Fortunately, she wasn't injured.
Despite being attacked, the woman felt the boy was acting out on abuse he'd possibly experienced. Instead of incarceration, she wanted to schedule a meeting with the boys mother and a child psychologist. She made this request to a police officer who I'm sure was surprised by her compassion.
Her display of empathy, especially after being beaten, makes this response all the more worthy of sharing.
SWS, Security Within Self, is the unity of protection and prevention philosophies among urban stakeholders. I'm adding this lady's impressive display to the list of interventions shared with the community.
When assailants are kids it challenges protector and preventor alike to reassess deeply felt positions.
-Nadra Enzi aka Cap Black, Your UrbanSafetyist; Brothers and Badges Together Advocate and SWS founder. 504 214-3082. @nadraenzi on twitter.
