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" 56​If this astonishes you, that astonishment is itself a reflection of white-skin privilege. From a self-preservation viewpoint, Aledda’s plea may have been wise, since no Florida police officer has been convicted in state court for an on-duty shooting since 1989—and that sole conviction was overturned on appeal, and the police officer acquitted by a higher court. "

Resmaa Menakem , My Grandmother's Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Mending of Our Bodies and Hearts


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Resmaa Menakem quote : 56​If this astonishes you, that astonishment is itself a reflection of white-skin privilege. From a self-preservation viewpoint, Aledda’s plea may have been wise, since no Florida police officer has been convicted in state court for an on-duty shooting since 1989—and that sole conviction was overturned on appeal, and the police officer acquitted by a higher court.